Minneapolis Academy Faculty

Sarah Black - Social Studies
Email: Sarah Black

Ms. Sarah Black joined the Academy in 2008. Prior to this, she taught high school Social Studies for two years in New Haven, Connecticut as a Teach For America Corps Member. Sarah grew up in the Twin Cities and is a proud product of Minnesota public education.

She graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota-Morris, with a B.A. in History and Social Science, as well as her 5-12 Secondary Social Studies Education Licensure. While in college, Sarah was involved in student government, served on a variety of academic and campus committees, volunteered as a tutor in the local elementary school, and played intramural volleyball. She completed her student teaching at Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis.  
 
When not teaching, Sarah loves spending time with her friends and family, going to concerts and museums, camping, hiking, skiing, reading, traveling, cooking, and going to baseball games - GO TWINS!

Philosophy

The Academy's philosophy is not simply that all children can learn, but more importantly that all children will learn. There are no shortcuts to academic success and no excuses for failing to achieve it. Together, students, parents, and teachers will create a culture of achievement and success.

The Academy prepares its graduates to live thoughtful and purposeful lives equipped with the tools to engage successfully in their own "pursuit of happiness," thereby contributing greatly to the good of their communities and their families.