Sarah Whittington

Sarah Whittington is an experienced education and customer support professional currently serving as GEAR UP Coordinator at Wilkes County Schools since August 2023. Previously, Sarah worked as a Transportation Technology Specialist at St. Lucie Public Schools, where responsibilities included supporting and maintaining transportation software and hardware. Prior positions include Customer Support Analyst at AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, where customer satisfaction was prioritized, and Customer Service Professional at Verizon Wireless, with a focus on training new employees. Sarah's career also includes significant military experience as the Commander's Administrative Assistant in the United States Air Force, where notable tasks were performed above rank. Earlier roles in education encompassed teaching language arts and social studies, along with administrative support in various educational institutions. Sarah holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and multiple undergraduate degrees in education and public relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Appalachian State University.