About Sarah Kraus
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am the mother of THREE boys who are currently 15, 13 and 10 years old. They are active in sports and truly anything outdoors. Being a mom is one of my favorite things in life. I have coached my boys in some sports and am always their #1 fan!
Q: Please tell us about your life and what you do (whether working in our community, a business owner, volunteer, etc.). How did you choose that path?
I am a high school math teacher at Arrowhead High School. As an educator for the last 24 years, I have come to appreciate and value the strength of relationships in the classroom. I have taught almost every math course at the high school level through Pre-Calculus. As much as I will always be a true math nerd, I now see teaching as something more than sharing my love for mathematics. My main focus now is the art of connecting and communicating with teenagers.
I truly believe that being an educator is a true calling and despite some challenges that come my way, I could not dream about feeling as passionate about any other occupation. My high school Calculus teacher inspired me to become a math teacher, along with teaching tennis lessons. I recognized that working with kids was a natural path for me.
Q: What do you love most about what you do?
I love connecting with students through story telling and genuine conversations.
Q: What is the most rewarding part?
The most rewarding part of being a teacher is being part of the growth of a student. Whether that growth is academic or in general confidence, knowing that I can be part of this type of growth brings me joy.
Q: What are some of your future goals? Do you have anything exciting coming up that you would like to share?
Recently I have enjoyed challenging myself academically. For the second summer, I have participated in the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program at UW-Madison that focuses on Quantum Physics. Although Physics is not the subject area that I instruct, I am able to apply a variety of concepts into my classroom. One of the most important concepts I have learned is what it feels like to be a student again. I have become very reflective on how it feels to be challenged academically. In turn, I have been able to relate better to the students in my classroom.
Q: What advice would you give to someone interested in doing something similar to what you have done/are doing?
The best advice I can give someone about being a teacher is to focus upon caring for each student and to be your genuine self so that students can easily connect.
Sarah Kraus & Our Community
Q: What is your favorite thing about our community, favorite thing to do, or something unique about our community that you love? (Feel free to share as much as you’d like!)
I enjoy both hiking at Lapham Peak and a variety of restaurants in the area.
Q: What 3 words would you use to describe our community?
Engaging, Fun and Inspiring.
For Fun
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
One of my first loves was the sport of tennis. I played in college and a was a Varsity Coach for 10 years. I still enjoy the sport and hope to continue to play as much as possible in the years to come.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My colleagues are EXCEPTIONAL. I could not ask for a better of group of co-workers. They encourage me to be my best on a daily basis. They have big hearts and deeply care about their students. I feel so fortunate!
Q: If you could have lunch with anyone, who would it be with? Why?
My grandmother passed away over 10 years ago but I would really enjoy speaking to her now. She had a love for math that was natural and motivating.
Q: What makes you the happiest?
Taking a hike with my kids. Feeling comfortable in nature and putting electronics to the side.
Where to Find Sarah Kraus
kraus@arrowheadschools.org
Nice To Meet You:
I believe in positively impacting my clients and the community I live in, which is why I jumped at the chance to be an ambassador with “The Faces of Lake Country”. It’s a perfect blend of why I enjoy being a Realtor with Shorewest, Realtors, and everything I love about living in Lake Country.
I truly enjoy being a part of this community and helping others along the way. Prior to real estate, I was an Office Supervisor for the City of Waukesha Park & Recreation Department. During this time, I had the opportunity to work with many business owners and serve the general public. It was there that I realized that it really does take a village to make a community great and each and every one of us plays an important role.
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