Sarah Dougherty

Sarah Dougherty has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Sarah is currently serving as the Managing Director, District and State Instructional Design at Achievement Network (ANet) since December 2021. Prior to this, they worked at Des Moines Public Schools for a significant period. From July 2018 to December 2021, they held the role of Director of Teaching & Learning. Before that, they served as the Instructional Design Manager from April 2017 to July 2018. Sarah also worked as the K-12 Visual Art Curriculum Coordinator & Turnaround Arts Program Director from August 2013 to April 2017. Their career started at Des Moines Public Schools as a Visual Arts Teacher from August 2007 to June 2013.

Sarah Dougherty completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator at Iowa State University from 2001 to 2005. Sarah then pursued a Licentiate degree in Art Teacher Education at the University of Iowa from 2005 to 2006. In 2013, Sarah attended Morningside University, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in Special Education and Teaching, which they completed in 2015. Finally, in 2016-2017, they attended Viterbo University, where they pursued another Licentiate degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General.