Hello. My name is Sarah Walls and I am one of the 4th grade teachers at Brookhaven Elementary School. This is my 17th year of teaching, and my 11th year teaching at Brookhaven. I have taught 4th, 5th, and 6th grade during this time at Brookhaven.
I grew up in the PYLUSD, going to: Rose Drive, Golden, Tuffree, and El Dorado. I received both my B.A. in Elementary
Education and my Teaching Credential from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. I then received my M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in technology from Concordia University in Irvine. I received several awards for leadership and service from both these universities. Teaching is not just my career, it is my passion! I taught 4th grade for two years in the Magnolia School District in Anaheim, then moved to a private school in Stanton where I taught 5th, 7th, and 8th grade.
Favorites
Hobbies: art, swimming, and reading Color: turquoise
Drink: Coffee Bean's ice coffee with almond milk
Sport: volleyball Restaurant: Avalon Place: any beach Store: Amazon and Target
Flower: sunflower or any wild flower
"Amazon Prime"
Halloween
Costume
I am a mom of twins who are in 2nd grade at Brookhaven, and my husband teaches at Yorba Linda High School. We have a cute, little dog named Molly. I enjoy traveling, going on walks with my twins & dog, and spending time with my family. One of my favorite things is to go swimming at any beach or in my pool.
Educational Philosophy
As a teacher, I am dedicated to creating a positive learning environment where all students are encouraged to be successful and given the support they need to become lifelong learners. I believe it is my responsibility to make content accessible to all types of learners and provide opportunities for children to apply their knowledge to real world situations. I am committed to preparing students to become successful in this 21st Century, technology-driven world. As a teacher, I inspire thoughts, challenge ideas, advocate for my students, and lead by example at all times.
“The essence of education is not to stuff you with facts but to help you discover your uniqueness, to teach you how to develop it, and then show you how to give it away.”
–Leo Buscaglia
