Sandra Engbarth currently serves as the AIG lead teacher at Pleasant Ridge. She has served as an Instructional Technology Facilitator and has taught second, fourth, fifth and sixth grades. She has been employed by Gaston County Schools for twenty-two years. 

Mrs. Engbarth holds a B.A. in Elementary Education for grades K-6, a M.A. in Educational Media and Leadership for grades K-12 and is certified for Academically and Intellectually Gifted learning for grades K-12. She is an ambassador for Book Creator, Seesaw and Flip Grip. Mrs. Engbarth participated in a year-long professional development for the North Carolina Digital Leaders Network in 2016-17. She attended Confratute to learn about research-based practical strategies for engagement and enrichment learning for all students, as well as meeting the needs of gifted and talented students. Mrs. Engbarth enjoys working with students to support our district's vision to inspire success and a lifetime of learning.

I have been blessed to have taught for over 20 years and have held a variety of positions in Gaston County Schools. I enjoy working with students and teachers and still get excited at the beginning of each school year.  I have lived in Gaston County all of my life and am a graduate of Bessemer City High School, (Go Jackets!!). My husband and I have two boys. I LOVE to read, cook and go camping with my family.