Sara West received her undergraduate degree in political economy from James Madison College at Michigan State University. She attended Aquinas College to become certified to teach and obtain her masters degree in education. She has been at Belding High School since 1999 and currently teaches United States History and Advanced Placement U.S. History. She has two children, Ana and Isaac West who are students at Belding Area Schools. Her husband, Aaron, is also employed at the High School.