Ms. Idriss grew up in Toronto, Ontario. She is a bilingual speaker of English and Arabic.
She has always had a passion for the language arts. This led her to pursue her education and obtain a BA in English Language as well as a teaching diploma but she found her place in the education field long before that.
Ms. Idriss taught EFL for over five years to diverse learners using the English language exclusively. During this time, she worked with learners of diverse backgrounds, ages, needs and interests. After obtaining her degree, Sarah taught IB English Language and Literature and Theory of Knowledge. She also served as a CAS advisor, guiding students in their journeys to develop a wide variety of skills through experience.
She strongly believes that learning starts with fostering a safe learning environment where students are motivated and excited to learn. She loves to create fun and stimulating activities and projects to facilitate student learning. She is very passionate about engaging students in using 21st century skills such as critical thinking, communication and creativity. Her aim is to make English an interesting and relatable subject for all learners.