Why Wednesday 
Each week we feature one of our many amazing teachers here at Claremore Public Schools and WHY they are passionate about teaching!
Sara Lahr teaches sophomore English, FUZE Mentor, and Assistant Dance Team Coach at CHS. She's taught for 8 years, all 8 years at CPS. She always knew she wanted to be a teacher, " I saw how much influence teachers had, and I wanted to be one of those positive influences."
WHY Statement:
"I teach because literature and helping are my passions in life, and having that joy in my job has seeped into all facets of my life. I want to help students explore not only their thoughts and feelings about literature but about life and hopefully help them find their own passion. I believe that we create the life that we want, and I want students to see that they create their future and find something that brings them true happiness. "
"Whenever I tell people what my job is, I get the same reaction of Ehh. And I always think to myself how sad it is that they see it as a negative when I am beyond blessed to get to smile and laugh every day at my job. I feel so blessed to forge meaningful bonds with my students, who become my kids. I’ve cried with them, celebrated their successes and comforted them, and love them as the amazing people they are."
"Be the person you needed growing up" is a motto I live and teach by. Our #1 priority is to be role models for our students, so they feel safe, seen, and respected. Additionally, I utilize my passion for teaching to help students explore their thoughts and feelings about themselves. I always ask, "What will make you happy?" Instead of "What do you want to do when you grow up?" I want students to find their passion and live life in whatever way will bring them true happiness and joy! "
"Being a Zebra means treating every student as my own and giving them a sense of safety, importance, and acceptance." She knows CHS is family and is here to support each other. She chose to teach at CPS because of the amazing people who encouraged and helped her through her internship. She knew this was where she could grow and thrive.