Sarah Gallagher

Chief Executive Officer at Lighthouse Academies

Sarah Gallagher, MBA has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Sarah served as the Chief Executive Officer of Lighthouse Academies since July 2020 and previously held the role of Chief Academic Officer from July 2018 to June 2020. Prior to their time at Lighthouse Academies, they worked as the Superintendent and Regional Director from May 2017 to June 2018. Sarah also worked as the Director of Instructional Resources at Lighthouse Academies from November 2014 to April 2017.

Before joining Lighthouse Academies, Sarah was the Middle School Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Amandla Charter School from July 2011 to July 2014. Sarah also served as a Council Member on the Local School Council at Audubon Elementary from June 2010 to May 2012.

Sarah began their career with Teach for America, where they held various positions, including the Director of Teaching and Learning from June 2010 to June 2011, and the Program Director from August 2008 to July 2010. Additionally, Sarah served as a Board Member at Amandla Charter School from June 2010 to April 2011.

Sarah's education background includes being a Graduate Student Instructor and Instructor Mentor at the University of Michigan from January 2005 to April 2008. Sarah holds an MBA degree.

Sarah Gallagher, MBA, has pursued an extensive educational journey over the years. Beginning in 1998, they pursued their undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Psychology. Building on their undergraduate education, Sarah then attended Providence College from 2002 to 2004, where they earned a Master of Education (MEd) degree. The field of study for their master's degree is not specified.

Afterward, Sarah enrolled at the University of Michigan, undertaking studies in Developmental Psychology. Although the start and end years are unspecified, they completed a Master of Science (MS) degree in this field.

Currently, Sarah is attending the prestigious University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business, embarking on a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. This program is estimated to span from 2021 to 2023. The specific field of study for their MBA is not provided in the given information.

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Timeline

  • Chief Executive Officer

    July, 2020 - present

  • Chief Academic Officer

    July, 2018

  • Superintendent And Regional Director

    May, 2017

  • Director Of Instructional Resources

    November, 2014