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What does a full-circle moment look like? For Sarah Currey, it was stepping into her first classroom as a teacher. This was the same room where she made some of her best friends, shared countless laughs, and created lasting memories. Now, it was her class, and she had the opportunity to watch her students form new friendships and learn.
In sixth grade, Sarah moved from Augusta, GA, to her new home and attended Haymon-Morris Middle School (HMMS). She found a sense of belonging in the Barrow County community and she completed her early education here, graduating from Apalachee High School (AHS) in 2020.
For the past four years, Sarah's days were filled with studying and playing soccer at Truett McConnell University. "This is the first year not playing soccer since I was five," she said.
Soccer was always Sarah's outlet. She played club soccer for Athens United in middle school and continued throughout high school.
This year, instead of being a player on the field, she’ll be a coach at Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy (BASA), working alongside her high school soccer coach. "It is special to be able to work with some of the wonderful individuals that I was able to call my teachers and coaches," said Sarah.
As a first-time teacher, Sarah has enjoyed connecting with her students and colleagues.
"Do not be afraid to make mistakes. You have the chance to make those mistakes mean something and to learn from them. You’ll never start or get to where you want to be if you are too afraid to take chances."
Sarah exemplifies what it means to be a Barrow BOLD Alumni. She is a proud alumna and strives to serve others.