Welcome to my literary world
I’m Sara.
I’m a writer and English professor who has been teaching incarcerated students in California’s prison system since 2019. I write across genres—novels, short stories, children’s books, academic essays, and personal narratives about prison education reform. I believe in the power of education and storytelling to transform lives. Here you’ll find my published work, current projects, and reflections on teaching and writing.
Latest Blog Posts
- Growing Pains: Navigating the Evolution of Prison Education
Changes Ahead: There are some many wonderful changes coming soon to education in the prison system. They are wonderful changes, but I am nervous about how it is going to impact… - The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person: A UU’s Journey into Prison Education
**This is a speech I gave at my local Unitarian Universalist Church. It was recorded, so I will upload that video as soon as it is available, but here is… - Skipping Through Prison Gates: Why We Choose to Teach Here
Back again! We are back inside — at least for the moment. This semester started out with more of a whimper than a bang since most of the prisons were… - From Lockdown Teaching to Pet Lizards: Surprises in the Rising Scholars Program
New Semester! New Name: We have changed our name to the Rising Scholars Program! The name Rising Scholars is the name being used across the state for education programs inside the…