Sarah Mixon

Information

I was born in Orange Park, Florida and graduated from Interlachen High School.  I was a dual-enrolled student during high school and finished up my AA degree from St. Johns River Community College while also taking courses at Santa Fe Community College.  I began my BA degree at St Leo University then took a break to begin a professional career in water quality as a quality assurance manager for a water bottling company in Orange Springs, Florida.  I did this for 7 years then left to finish my BA degree.  I learned a lot about water as a resource, its chemistry and enjoyed monitoring our on-site spring used for the process.  

I completed my BA in Psychology in 2006 thinking I may like to work with children in some sort of school setting. Maybe as a counselor.  I did some work in K-5 and realized quickly that would not be a good fit.  I then went to St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) in Palatka, Florida as an environmental scientist for the next 7 years; returning to that water component I had enjoyed from earlier in my career endeavors.  While at the SJRWMD, I earned my master of science degree in soil and water science from the University of Florida.  I knew at this point, water and science were where my heart was.  

I have now been teaching at SF College since 2012 and I am excited about this job.  I found something that allows for sharing knowledge and keeping my science/environment curiosities intrigued.  I enjoy challenging my students to think about science and possibly even enjoy it.  I appreciate communication, clarity, and an open door/cell phone/ email policy.  I'm here for the students to help get them asking questions and/or becoming curious/excited about science.      

Education

BA Psychology St. Leo University - 2006

MS Soil and Water Science University of Florida - 2012