Miss Sarah

Little Root’s founder and lead teacher, Sarah Phat, grew up in a family of educators and views teaching as her passion. She was inspired to open Little Roots in 2023, bringing her enthusiasm for early childhood education to life. 

 

Sarah obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education and her Teaching Certification from Washington State University in 2007. She began her career at Roosevelt Elementary, afterwards transitioning to Eisenhower Elementary, where she dedicated fourteen years of service. Throughout her tenure, she instructed students in Kindergarten through third grade, including a transitional first grade. While working at both schools, she had the opportunity to coach both elementary volleyball and track. Her last two years in public education were spent opening the new Project Based Learning school in downtown Vancouver, VITA Elementary. Sarah also had the privilege of serving as a Math Coach, where she worked collaboratively with educators to enhance their instructional practices and strengthen their content knowledge in mathematics. 

 

Outside of the classroom, Sarah enjoys cooking, loves attending concerts, playing the piano and values quality time spent camping with her family. She is blessed with two children: an energetic 7-year-old son, Kyrie, who loves sports and the outdoors, and a 2-year-old daughter, Enea, who has a passion for Moana, music, snacking and spending time outside.