Dr. Sara Bruins

Sara holds a Ph.D. in Education and a Master’s Degree in Special Education. She is a long-time high school administrator in both the public and private school sectors. Her belief that all students have the right and ability to learn propels her work with marginalized communities. She has vast experience educating students who learn differently or who have to overcome barriers in order to access their education. She welcomes the challenge of working with hard-to-reach students and sharing the love and privilege of receiving an education.

Empowering Plant-Powered Girls in the Dominican Republic
Empowering Plant-Powered Girls in the Dominican Republic

Globalization and factory food production has deeply affected the health and well-being of many marginalized communities. The Mariposa DR Foundation is committed to developing life-long healthy habits and protecting the abundant natural resources the Dominican Republic has to offer.

Earn Your Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate

Join over 20,000 students who have improved their health, learned new skills, and even inspired career changes.
Student posing with their Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate

Program Overview

  • 23,000+ students
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  • No prerequisites
  • Continuing education credits
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