Sara Kirk

Lead Educator - Young Preschool

Hi everyone! My name is Sara, and this will be my third year teaching in the Young Preschool classroom and my fourth year at DCP. This community is such a special place, not only for the children and families, but also for us educators, and I feel that I have truly found my teaching home.

I grew up in beautiful, sunny Colorado where I received a BA in English from the University of Denver and completed a teaching licensure program at Metro State, specializing in Early Childhood. I have taught in a variety of settings, most notably teaching Kindergarten at an international school in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Fostering children’s independence, creativity, and emotional intelligence are central to my teaching philosophy, and my experiences abroad have deepened my appreciation for the diverse cultures, languages, and family traditions that make up any given classroom. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, yoga, running, and spending time outdoors. I share my home with my partner Adam and our cat Doug.