Sarah Marr
About Sarah Marr
Sarah Marr serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Varsity Tutors, where she focuses on technology-driven innovations in the K-12 education sector. With a background in education and extensive experience in enterprise sales, she has held various roles in educational institutions and companies, contributing to curriculum design and instructional strategies.
Current Role at Varsity Tutors
Sarah Marr serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing strategic relationships that enhance the company's offerings in the education sector. Her responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders to drive business growth and expand the company's reach in the K-12 education market.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Varsity Tutors, Sarah Marr held several positions in the education sector. She worked as an 8th grade English Teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools from 2011 to 2013. She also served as a Title I Coordinator at Baltimore City Public Schools from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she taught 6th grade Reading at Explore Charter School in Brooklyn, NY, from 2013 to 2014.
Experience in Educational Sales and Partnerships
Sarah Marr has extensive experience in educational sales and partnerships. She worked at Pearson as a District Partnerships for Online & Blended Learning from 2020 to 2022 and as a Senior Solution Sales Specialist from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Regional Sales Manager at eDynamic Learning for one year. Her expertise includes enterprise sales and strategic partnerships within the education sector.
Educational Background
Sarah Marr has a robust educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from James Madison University from 2005 to 2009. She continued her studies at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education from 2005 to 2010. Furthermore, she studied Graphic Design at Parsons School of Design - The New School, achieving her degree in 2013.
Focus on Educational Technology
Sarah Marr has a strong focus on technology-driven innovations aimed at disrupting the K-12 education sector. She specializes in education technology policy and online learning, and she is skilled in launching new products and services in the education technology space. Her work emphasizes creating educational opportunities for all students and driving business growth through innovative solutions.