Sara Zimmerman

Sara Zimmerman is an experienced educator currently serving as a Teacher on Special Assignment and Program Specialist at the Oakland Unified School District since July 2025. With a strong background in special education, Sara has worked as an Education Specialist at Encinal Junior/Senior High School and as a Learning Specialist at Envision Education, focusing on co-teaching and providing support for students with IEPs. Previous roles include teaching math and special education at San Leandro High School, where innovative practices were implemented to enhance student engagement and success. Sara's earlier positions include Teaching Artist roles in conflict mediation and dramatic arts across various educational settings, as well as adjunct professorship at UC Davis. Sara holds a Teaching Credential in Mild/Moderate Special Education from San Francisco State University and an M.F.A. in Dramatic Arts from the University of California.