Sarah Brenner
About Sarah Brenner
Sarah Brenner is a Humanities Content Editor at Great Minds, where she focuses on developing high-quality educational materials in English Language Arts. She has a background in community arts education and holds degrees in Literature and Creative Writing.
Work at Great Minds
Sarah Brenner has served as a Humanities Content Editor at Great Minds since 2020. In this role, she adapts to new technologies and manages multiple project workflows simultaneously. She collaborates closely with editorial and content teams to establish and apply voice, tone, and style variations across different levels of content. Her focus is on developing high-quality, accessible, and engaging educational materials specifically in the field of English Language Arts.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Brenner has a strong educational background in literature and creative writing. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Bennington College from 2005 to 2009. She further pursued her studies at Queen Mary University of London, where she focused on English Literature. Most recently, she completed a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing - Poetry at New York University from 2021 to 2023. This diverse academic experience informs her editorial work and enhances her perspective in community arts education.
Background
Sarah Brenner has a varied professional background, with experience in multiple roles related to arts and education. She worked as a Library Intern at Poets House in 2007 and as an Enumerator at the U.S. Census Bureau in 2010. Additionally, she served as an Admissions Intern at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown in 2008. From 2012 to 2019, she held positions at the City of Portland, first as Recreation Support and later as Recreation Leader.
Achievements
In her current role and previous positions, Sarah Brenner has demonstrated a commitment to balancing concision, accuracy, and precision in her creative projects and editorial philosophy. Her ability to manage multiple project workflows and adapt to new technologies has contributed to her effectiveness as a Humanities Content Editor. She brings a unique perspective to her work through her extensive experience in community arts education.