Sarah Wentworth: Outstanding Student in Teaching and Coaching

Sarah Wentworth is the 2024 Outstanding Student in Kinesiology and Physical Education, Teaching and Coaching concentration in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development. During her time at UMaine, Wentworth served as president of the women’s club lacrosse team; was a member of the Physical Education Student Organization (PESO); was a student representative on the board of the Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (MAHPERD); and volunteered with the after-school floor hockey club at Mary Snow School in Bangor, where she completed her student teaching.

In addition, Wentworth was recognized by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America with one of the organization’s Major of the Year Awards. Read more below.

Hometown: Falmouth, Maine

High School: Falmouth High School

Parents: Deborah and Matthew Wentworth

Special thanks: Thank you to my mom and dad who have been my support system throughout my entire academic career. Also, thank you to all the staff at Lengyel Hall who have made UMaine feel like home to everyone who has stepped foot in the building! The support is unlike any other experience I have had.

Favorite UMaine memory: Having my brother Ben at UMaine has been a great experience and I am so thankful for our time together! Celebrating Homecoming with my family and friends now that he is here has been my favorite part of my time at the University of Maine.