Sarah is originally from Chicago but lived in the western U.S. for several years for university and early career in journalism. In her late 20s, she headed to Rome for a brief stay but remained for more than 30 years, continuing to report on life and events in Italy. Sarah and her Italian husband raised their three children in a bilingual home where there was a robust mingling of Italian and American cultures. All three children now live in the U.S. Middle child Charlie attended Riverview high school for two years and graduated in 2008. Sarah has kept in close contact with the school and its unique mission ever since.