Meet the Team
Robin
Program Coordinator
Lead Lab Teacher
Robin has over 7 years of experience as a certified general education teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education for grades K-6. Robin also has completed hours towards her MSE in Gifted, Talented and Creative.
When she is not teaching she is somewhere outside chasing her two wild toddlers or relaxing by taking care of her indoor plant wall!
Sawyer
Middle School Teacher
Sawyer has 6 years of middle school and junior high teaching experience, and she is licensed in ELA and Social Studies for grades 4-12. For the past year, she has been the lead art teacher at The Local Spark Art Studio! She loves turning everyday lessons into fun, magical moments! Outside of the classroom, she has fun writing, going on adventures with her family, and being a mermaid!
Hannah
Lab Teacher
Holly
Lab Elementary
& Middle School Teacher
Holly has six years of teaching experience across both elementary and secondary classrooms. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education for grades PreK-4, and a Master of Arts in Counseling,
Holly is a licensed educator for PreK–4, middle school social studies, and high school social studies,
Karen
Lab Teacher
Hi, I’m Karen! I’m so excited to be part of the lab and help create a fun, welcoming space for kids to learn and play. I love hands on activities and making things feel fun and exciting. I also stay involved in the community as a Greenbrier youth cheer coach.
I also help make the social media videos for the lab, so I get to capture all the fun moments and share them online! Outside of the lab, I love thrifting, decorating, and hanging out with my family.
Abby
Lab Teacher
Sarah
Program Director
Sarah brings over 14 years of experience in education as a certified teacher and enrichment specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Gifted, Talented, and Creative Education.
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She taught 2nd and 3rd grade for nine years before serving as a Gifted and Talented Facilitator for five years, where she developed engaging, differentiated learning experiences that fostered creativity, critical thinking, and academic growth.
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In 2024, Sarah combined her passion for education and the arts by opening The Local Spark Art Enrichment Studio, a creative space dedicated to inspiring children through hands-on art, enrichment, and innovative learning opportunities. Through her work, she strives to nurture curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in every child she and her staff serve.