Sara Elizabeth Mireles

Sara Elizabeth Mireles is an Adjunct Professor (Part-Time) in the Department of Special Education at the University of San Francisco. She is a San Francisco native with 15 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher in Bay Area public schools and 7 years as a Lead Special Education Content Specialist at SFUSD. Her expertise spans Special Education, Urban Education, Teacher Education, and Learning Disabilities, with a focus on mentoring new educators.

Education:

• MA in Special Education and Mild/Moderate Credential, University of San Francisco (2004)
• BA in Sociology with minors in Chicano Studies and Communications, UC Davis (2000)

Research & Awards: Recognized as a National Board Certified Teacher (2014) and Teacher of the Year (2008), her work emphasizes supporting educators in inclusive settings. She prioritizes mentoring new teachers and advancing practices in urban special education environments.

Additional Interests: Enjoys family time, outdoor activities in the Bay Area, exercise, reading, and music.