Sarah Bacon '86
Though she now works in tech, Sarah initially ventured into sports marketing, then advertising and promotions. All of that came after attending University High School and earning a degree in African-American Studies from Stanford University. “Since graduating, I haven’t strayed too far from San Francisco!” she says. Fitting for one of its biggest fans.
Sarah Bacon ’86 could possibly rival Burke’s for influence in the Richmond District; not only does she run Nourish Cafe at California and 6th, which she opened in 2015, but she also blogs about the area: “I love my neighborhood so much that I have a website about it: The Richmond District Blog (richmondsfblog.com/).”
When you were a student at Burke's, what did you dream you'd be doing at this point in your life? I probably thought I would be working for Prince (yes, I am still a huge fan!). I remember the career aptitude test we took with Mrs. Reb telling me I would make a good taxi driver. I never became an Uber driver, but for some odd reason, it does appeal to me…
What is your favorite international city? I love Rome. I’ve visited a few times, and nothing beats walking the streets on a warm night in summer with a gelato in hand.
Who was your favorite teacher at Burke's? There were too many greats to choose just one! Mrs. Clark, Miss Scattergood, Miss Rosenberg, Mrs. Reb, Ms. Binkley — they all made such an impression on me and were very engaging teachers.
Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party and why? Prince would be the first invite, then Hillary Clinton, Tina Fey, Jon Stewart, Mindy Kaling, Lucy Liu, Barack Obama and Neil Finn.
What advice would you give to a current Burke's student? Take advantage of all the opportunities that come your way while at Burke’s, but find time for friends, fun, and new experiences. I am still best friends with two classmates from kindergarten — Terri Herson and Elizabeth Sparks (Kropf) — and I treasure them very much.
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When you were a student at Burke's, what did you dream you'd be doing at this point in your life? I probably thought I would be working for Prince (yes, I am still a huge fan!). I remember the career aptitude test we took with Mrs. Reb telling me I would make a good taxi driver. I never became an Uber driver, but for some odd reason, it does appeal to me…
What is your favorite international city? I love Rome. I’ve visited a few times, and nothing beats walking the streets on a warm night in summer with a gelato in hand.
Who was your favorite teacher at Burke's? There were too many greats to choose just one! Mrs. Clark, Miss Scattergood, Miss Rosenberg, Mrs. Reb, Ms. Binkley — they all made such an impression on me and were very engaging teachers.
Who would you invite to your fantasy dinner party and why? Prince would be the first invite, then Hillary Clinton, Tina Fey, Jon Stewart, Mindy Kaling, Lucy Liu, Barack Obama and Neil Finn.
What advice would you give to a current Burke's student? Take advantage of all the opportunities that come your way while at Burke’s, but find time for friends, fun, and new experiences. I am still best friends with two classmates from kindergarten — Terri Herson and Elizabeth Sparks (Kropf) — and I treasure them very much.
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