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Sara Butler, Colorado Director, Empower Schools

Sara Butler

Sara is a Director at Empower Schools based in Denver, and she primarily supports the implementation of innovative partnerships in rural Colorado. Before joining Empower Schools, Sara worked at Denver Public Schools recruiting and hiring school leaders, supporting middle schools, and as Chief of Staff to the Assistant Superintendent. Her commitment to educational equity began when she became a teacher through Teach For America in Chicago as a middle school math teacher and then as a special education teacher upon moving to Denver. Sara has spent time teaching in traditional public schools, charter schools, and in turnaround efforts. She graduated from the University of Connecticut (BS Marketing) and holds a Masters in Teaching (Dominican University) and an Executive MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.