Sarah Rougeau is a K–8 educator who brings a passion for cooking, creativity, and hands-on learning to everything she does.
Her culinary journey began in childhood, helping her father cook for community events. She went on to study culinary arts at Oakland Community College in Michigan, gaining expertise in food safety, techniques, and competition-level skills, and her career includes work in country clubs, restaurants, bakeries, and large-scale food production. Sarah holds ServSafe Manager certification and continues advanced food safety training.
In the classroom, she emphasizes hands-on exploration, confidence building, and learning through doing. She helps students discover ingredients, practice kitchen safety, and understand the science and math underlying cooking, teaching practical skills from knife safety to teamwork and problem-solving in a positive, encouraging environment where every child feels capable and excited to learn.
Outside teaching, Sarah enjoys cooking for her family, exploring new recipes, and spending time with her daughter.
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