Lily Sarros is an Educational Consultant at Teaching Matters, with a focus on elementary Literacy. Prior to joining Teaching Matters, Lily taught elementary school in Indianapolis before moving to New York, where she held roles as an elementary school teacher, instructional leader, and Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at a charter school in Brooklyn. Through these experiences, Lily has developed strong expertise in data analysis, leading teachers through effective internalization and planning practices, curriculum writing, and designing instruction that responds to data and students’ needs. Lily’s work is rooted in a deep belief that all students can achieve at the highest level. She is motivated by the impact that purposeful and intentional instruction can have on student learning. Lily especially enjoys coaching teachers and fostering a space where they feel empowered in their classrooms and equipped with the strategies they need to drive student growth.
Lily holds a B.S. in Linguistics from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Marian University. In her free time, Lily enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and attending sporting events throughout the city.