Meet the Author

About Sarah

Sarah Mitchell is a passionate educator and handwriting specialist dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of cursive writing. With over 15 years of experience teaching handwriting to students ranging from elementary school children to adult learners, Sarah brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every aspect of cursive education.

After earning her Master's degree in Literacy Education, Sarah recognized a troubling trend: cursive handwriting was disappearing from classroom curricula, leaving students without this valuable skill. Determined to reverse this trend, she founded Cursive Learning to provide comprehensive, accessible resources for anyone wishing to learn or improve their handwriting.

Sarah's teaching philosophy centers on patience, practice, and personalization. She believes that everyone can develop beautiful handwriting with the right instruction and consistent effort. Her approach combines traditional penmanship methods with modern learning science to create effective, engaging educational experiences.

Areas of Expertise

Teaching Philosophy

Sarah believes that handwriting is more than a mechanical skill—it's a form of personal expression that reflects individual personality and style. Her teaching approach emphasizes:

Individual Progress Over Perfection

Every learner develops at their own pace. Sarah celebrates incremental improvements and encourages students to focus on their personal progress rather than comparing themselves to others.

Multisensory Learning

Effective handwriting instruction engages multiple senses. Sarah incorporates visual, kinesthetic, and tactile elements into her teaching methods to reinforce learning and accommodate different learning styles.

Practical Application

Beautiful handwriting becomes meaningful when applied to real-world contexts. Sarah encourages students to use their developing skills in journaling, correspondence, and creative projects.

Mindful Practice

The deliberate, focused nature of handwriting practice provides cognitive and emotional benefits. Sarah promotes handwriting as a mindful activity that reduces stress and enhances concentration.

Professional Background

Sarah's career in education began as an elementary school teacher, where she first observed the declining emphasis on handwriting instruction. This experience motivated her to pursue specialized training in handwriting education and occupational therapy techniques.

Over the years, Sarah has developed curriculum materials for schools, led professional development workshops for teachers, and consulted with educational publishers on handwriting instructional design. She has presented at numerous education conferences and contributes regularly to professional journals on topics related to literacy and handwriting instruction.

In addition to her work with Cursive Learning, Sarah volunteers with literacy programs, helping adults who missed handwriting instruction in their youth develop this essential skill. She finds particular joy in watching adult learners discover that it's never too late to learn beautiful handwriting.

Beyond Teaching

When not teaching or creating educational content, Sarah enjoys practicing calligraphy, collecting vintage pens and writing instruments, and exploring historical manuscripts in museum collections. She is an avid journal keeper and believes in practicing what she teaches through daily handwritten reflections.

Sarah is also passionate about the intersection of technology and traditional skills, exploring how digital tools can support and enhance handwriting education without replacing the tactile experience of pen on paper.