Dear BWIS Families,
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year, it's going to be a great year at BWIS! Big Walnut Intermediate is a great place to teach and learn! Our primary goal is to inspire and guide our students to meet their maximum potential. To do so, our teachers and staff are committed to our culture of personalizing instruction, engaging learners, and growing minds. I am honored to be part of the team helping to raise our students to RISE!
We teach and celebrate positive social and academic behavior through our RISE program. The guiding principles of RISE are Responsibility, Integrity, Safety and Empathy. These skills are taught, modeled and reinforced in our daily interactions, common language, positive learning environment and celebrations of student success.
Thank you for all you do to support your child(ren)'s success. We understand that this transition from elementary school can be a big one for students and families, please do not hesitate to reach out to the BWI staff or myself with any questions or concerns.
Take Care,
Sarah Sandrock
About Sarah:
Sarah grew up in Dublin, Ohio, and then attended Bowling Green State University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Next, she earned her Master's degree from Ashland University in Intervention and her Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist license. Finally, she completed her Principal licensure program through Indiana Wesleyan University. Sarah began her teaching career in Columbus City Schools and then came to Big Walnut in 2006. She taught first and second grade at HSE and BWE. Prior to becoming a principal, Sarah spent five years as an Instructional Facilitator at Harrison Street Elementary. She loves teaching and has a passion for learning.
Sarah and her family live in Sunbury and she and her husband are raising three Golden Eagles. She loves getting to know the students and families that make this community an amazing one in which to live and work.
Go Eagles!