Sara McClendon

Sara McClendon currently serves as an English Language Arts Teacher in the Francis Howell School District since August 2022, having previously held the same position in the Riverview Gardens School District from August 2021 to June 2022. Prior to their teaching career, Sara accumulated experience in content strategy and public relations, working as a Content Strategist Consultant for Syngenta and as a Content Strategist at Rhea + Kaiser. Sara's extensive background in public relations includes roles such as Public Relations Manager at Osborn Barr, where responsibilities included media relations for Monsanto and overseeing advocacy programs, and Food Drive Coordinator at Ozarks Food Harvest. Sara began a career in journalism as a Freelance Reporter for the Springfield News-Leader. Sara earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from Missouri State University.