Sarah is an early childhood educator, museum professional, and mom based in Northern Virginia. She holds degrees in History, Child Development, a MAT in Museum Education from The George Washington University, and a Master’s in Early Childhood Special Education from George Mason University.
Sarah has consulted at a variety of museums, including the National Museum of American History, LBJ Presidential Library, Sewell-Belmont House, International Spy Museum, and National Building Museum. She has designed and led public programs, written curriculum, guided tours, and collaborated on exhibit design — always with a focus on engaging learners through interactive, playful experiences.
For over a decade, Sarah has taught children ages 3–5, first at the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, a museum-lab school emphasizing object-based learning, and currently as Director and teacher at FB Meekins Cooperative Preschool.
Her work with young children sparked a fascination with how early childhood education best practices can intersect with museums to create playful, meaningful learning experiences. That curiosity led to the creation of Cabinet of Curiosities LLC, a space to share ideas, resources, and strategies that support children, families, and educators alike.
Sarah is also the author of three books exploring children, museums, and learning: Welcoming Young Children into the Museum: A Practical Guide, Trauma and Young Children: Teaching Strategies to Support and Empower and The Care and Keeping of Museum Professionals.
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