She received her Bachelor of Arts degree and teaching credential from California State University, Hayward. She has been a teacher in the UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program. As a teacher instructor for the Contra Costa County Technology Leadership Academy and a Technology Leader for Washington Elementary School, she has trained teachers in classroom technology and web site development. She has also taken a leadership role in the BTSA New Teacher Mentor Program. As part of the development team for Eye on the Sky, Sally has contributed her expertise in technology and extensive experience in early science education.