About Me 

I am Sarah Brockett. I am seeking employment as an elemantary teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. I am creative, dedicated, and patient educator with a passion for working with students. In May of 2026 I will graduate from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and an endoursement in middle school math. I currently hold my license to teach 1st through 6th grades. 

I have worked in the Illinois public school system for the past five years. I began my journey as an after school counselor working for Hamilton County Unit 10. It is there that I discovered my passion of education. After beginning Rend Lake College in 2021, I became a tutor at East Side Elementary in McLeansboro, Illinois. As a tutor, I had the opportunity to work individually with students to build confidence and improve grades. During this time I volunteered at and managed a summer lunch program, Hungry Hearts, to provide underprivileged children with meals. 

When I began SIUE in 2023, I also started my job working for Edwardsville Community District 7. I started in a counselor position where I was able to make close positive connections with students and provide developmentally appropriate discipline. Three months after starting I was promoted to Site Coodinator. As site coordinator, I oversaw operations of Glen Carbon Elementary's after school program. This meant managing operations, supporting staff, training new hires, and communicating with parents/caregivers about behaviors and progress in the program. 

In Fall of 2025, I started student teaching in Mrs. Scherle's fifth grade ELA classroon in Dupo, Illinois. Through Mrs. Scherle, I have learned about how to apply data guided instruction, setting individual goals for learners, and how univeral supports can help all students. I have had the opportunity to make contact with parents, take over the classroom, and apply classroom management in action. Taking over the classroom has been an experience like no other, where I have learned to confidently make decisions to better support my students. 

Please contact me at sarahbrockett6@gmail.com for any additional questions.