Surrey Schools
Sara Zacharias has extensive experience in music education, serving as a Music Teacher at Surrey Schools since September 2016 and as the Band and Choir Director at Panorama Ridge Secondary School. Responsibilities include teaching Concert Band and Jazz Band for various grade levels, as well as directing a Concert Choir. Sara is skilled in unit and lesson planning according to the new BC Curriculum, classroom management, assessment, and community engagement, with a focus on celebrating diversity and incorporating Indigenous education. Additionally, Sara owns and directs Glee Camp Vancouver and has a history as a private vocal instructor at Long & McQuade Musical Instruments and as a self-employed music director. Education includes a PDP in Secondary Education from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Capilano University.
Surrey Schools
Surrey Schools (School District #36) operates schools in Surrey and White Rock, British Columbia. It is the largest school district in British Columbia with approximately 77,000 students. Surrey Schools includes 103 elementary schools, 21 secondary schools, five student learning centres, three adult education centres and a variety of other programs serving a wide range of specific student needs. The district is Surrey's largest employer with about 12,000+ employees, including more than 6,000 teachers.