Create a School Culture of Care Through Active Well-Being Practices

Sarah Zurbuchen is Senior Director of Education+ (formerly known as WE Schools), a platform empowering teachers and students to address critical social issues in their classrooms and communities, all while building the key social and emotional skills to be future-ready, confident global citizens.  Sarah leads educational programming and curriculum development, community engagement, and strategic partnerships.  As an active member of her local community, Sarah has previously served as Board Chair with the Canadian Mental Health Association and teaches English to newcomers to Canada through a local settlement agency.

Sarah has a BSc in Journalism from Ohio University, and a TESOL 2 Teaching Credential from the University of the Fraser Valley.

For 14 years, I had the privilege of teaching K-2 students, and I absolutely LOVED it! Building meaningful relationships with my students was the heart of my teaching, and while I miss those daily connections, my passion for supporting educators has only grown. 

Teachers have one of the toughest—and most important—jobs in the world. They deserve to feel confident, empowered, and supported in their classrooms. That’s why my role as Senior Manager of Educational Programming at Education+ is the perfect fit. I have the incredible opportunity to work with and uplift educators, providing them with the resources, strategies, and encouragement they need to foster well-being for themselves and their students. I’m committed to helping teachers create thriving classrooms, strong communities, and a positive impact on the next generation. 

I also received my Master's in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida.