Sara grew up in Marysville, Ohio, and before graduating high school she was already earning money for college by playing keyboard in a country/square dance band and accompanying for the local Church of Christ. She earned her Bachelor of Music Education (B.M. Cum Laude, 1985) from Miami University, and taught elementary general music in both Middletown City and Springboro Community Schools.
Sara joined the UU faith in 1989 as a member of MVUUF (when they were located on Far Hills Avenue in Oakwood) where she and her husband, Tom, were married by the Rev. Chuck Thomas. She has previously worked as a Music Director for the Loveland United Methodist Church and the Lebanon Theatre Company, and as a volunteer for many years with the Mason Community Players.
Sara and Tom have two grown children, Eric and Laura, and live on two quiet acres in Clearcreek Township with their puppy, Hoover.