Sarah Grafton graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Education from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 1996.  She went on to earn her Master of Arts in School Administration from Appalachian State University. 
She has served in education from birth to high school in private, public, and charter schools beginning in 1996.  She has served as a teacher, accountability and curriculum coordinator, assistant principal, and interim principal.  She served as the Dean of Students for grades K-6 at Bradford and will take on the 5th-8th Grade Assistant Principal role for the 2024-2025 school year.
Sarah lives in Concord with her husband, Rich.  Her two sons attend classes at UNCC.  She is passionate about her faith and family. She also enjoys reading and taking pictures.