Sarah Slagle holds an MTESOL from Arizona State University and taught university students and adult learners in Korea for over a decade. Sarah joined KOTESOL in 2013 as an international conference volunteer. After years of attending conferences, she began presenting in 2024, first as a panelist at that year's international conference and then as a solo presenter at the national conference. In 2025, she served as Graduate Student Showcase manager for the international conference and now serves as LinkedIn manager for the Publicity Committee. As a BGD Chapter member, she regularly participates in chapter professional development events and the Kakao group chat. She recently presented in Jeonju and Fukuoka, Japan. As Busan-Gyeongsang-Daegu Chapter president, she hopes to build on the chapter’s existing initiatives while creating more opportunities for professional development, regional networking, and meaningful connections within the wider ELT community. She lives in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, and teaches English and Korean.
