Sarah Morris, Staff Advisor

Hi! I am Sarah Morris, and as your staff advisor I will be traveling, learning, and working with you (and also advising your trip leaders, if they need it). I am so very excited to be a part of this service trip, as the issues of rural areas—such as education, economy, and employment opportunity resonate with me and in my life. I was born and raised in West Virginia, earned a BA in English and an MA in English education at West Virginia University, and taught high school English in a small, rural town in West Virginia. As such, rural issues are important to me, and making a difference in rural communities is part of who I am.

I came to the University of Maryland in 2009, and since then I have been here working on my PhD in curriculum and instruction. I teach courses in the education department and will finish my degree this spring. This is my second year as a staff advisor for AB, a program that I believe inspires cultural awareness and thoughtful change, as well as commitment to others.

Outside the world of work and school, I enjoy reading and writing, running, and cooking. I like just about any outdoor activity, and I spend as much time outside as possible. I'm looking forward to the time we spend together and to making lasting connections in Bland, Virginia.