About Sarah

After a lifetime of scribbling, painting, drawing, and creating, Sarah Crumb graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Art History, and later earned an M.A. in Zoological Education from Miami University's Advanced Inquiry Program. She has spent over 7 years teaching art in the Northshore School District, nearly 5 years engaging the public in conservation awareness education at Woodland Park Zoo, a combined 5 years participating in a neighborhood cooperative preschool, and several years leading both Camp Fire and Girl Scout groups with a focus on environmental art and cultural experiences. This unique background provides Sarah with a deep understanding of how to engage students in fully integrated learning opportunities. She endeavors to encourage a love of the world and all the living things that call Earth home. Focusing on honing observation skills, looking deeper into the natural world, and experimenting with a plethora of mediums, Sarah leads students through a multicultural experience.

Sarah has written and illustrated an online children's book with a focus on introducing birds and Northwest Coast Native style art to youth. She is a published peer-reviewed author as well. During her graduate studies she wrote and subsequently achieved publication of an article detailing the play behaviors observed in children utilizing Woodland Park Zoo's playgrounds. She also recently was awarded the Golden Acorn award, recognizing her efforts spent improving the lives of elementary students through STEAM focused activities.

When she isn't painting or teaching, she enjoys birdwatching, nature hikes, sketching at the zoo, traveling, reading, listening to music, watching comic book and science fiction movies, and attending comic conventions. Yes, sometimes she dresses up in costume. :) She lives in Bothell with her husband, two children, dog, cat, gerbil, crested gecko, and bearded dragon.

Sarah's family in costume at Emerald City Comic Con,
pictured with the legendary Stan Lee.