English Teacher
Sarah Sawyer
Roles
English Department
Writing Center Director
Teams
Girls Varsity Field Hockey Assistant Coach
Bio:
I teach English and serve as the Director of the Writing Center and the faculty advisor to the literary and arts magazine, Janus. I am also the assistant coach of varsity field hockey. My favorite part of my job is helping students realize their best potential as writers and thinkers. I am the proud parent of two Williston alums, Will ’22 and Anna ’24.
Education:
BA, Amherst College; MA, Middlebury College, Bread Loaf School of English
Academic Interest:
I am a voracious reader with a particular interest in contemporary fiction.
Fun fact:
I am the author of a novel, The Undercurrent, published in the fall of 2024.
Read more:
- “The Lasting Legacy of the Sawyers,” Bulletin Fall 2025
- “Joy, Not Fear,” Bulletin Spring 2024