Sarah was born in Jamaica and grew up in Miami, Florida. She and her husband, Matt, moved to Washington with their sons to help plant a church in the U District.

Serving in Christian education for nearly 30 years, Sarah has taught a variety of grades. She especially enjoys leading students in the foundational year of their academic careers and partnering with parents as they train up their children.

She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, reading, and having friends over for “family dinners” and game nights.

The Leighow family attends Pinehurst Baptist Church.

Started at Providence: 2026

B.A., Christian Education, minor in Counseling (emphasis on family and adolescent), Florida Baptist Theological College (now Baptist University of Florida)
M.A., Teaching, ELL Endorsement, City University of Seattle
Principal Certification, Association of Christian Schools International
MTSS (Multi-Tiered Support System) Certification, CharacterStrong
Science of Reading trained, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education