Sara Erickson

Reading Teacher

Sara Erickson grew up in Eugene Oregon.  She competed for the University of Oregon as a member of the track and field team.  After wrapping up her athletic career, she decided on teaching as a career.  She had many teachers and coaches who supported her aspirations and she wanted to be able to help young students pursue their dreams. Sara earned her Masters in Teaching at Pacific University.  She has taught and coached at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.  She fell in love with teaching reading when she was moved from a high school position to a first grade classroom.  Since that time, she has been on a mission to support struggling readers and writers develop their skills so that they can succeed in school, and ultimately in life.  In 2025, Sara completed the ReadOregon program at Portland State University.  As part of her study, she took the Orton Gillingham Associate Course and began tutoring at the Park Center.  Last year, she enthusiastically accepted a Reading Teacher position at Park Academy.  She is looking forward to her second year at Park Academy and serving our amazing students and families.  

Outside of teaching, Sara enjoys spending time with her family which includes her spouse Cory, daughter Ellie (10th grade), son Preston (7th grade), and dog Gus.  As a family, they enjoy watching sports, camping, playing board games, and going on family vacations. 

Email: serickson@parkacademy.org