Sara (Sally) Bechtel is a proud graduate of the Pottstown High School Class of 1972 where she was a member of the choir, marching band, and orchestra which has led to a lifetime love of music. In 1976, she graduated from the then West Chester State College with a BS in Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. After teaching for two years, she became the Director of Christian Education at Grace Lutheran in Pottstown. Desiring more training in Biblical and Theological studies, she entered the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and graduated with a MDiv in 1984 and was ordained later that year into the Lutheran Ministry. After 18 years of serving churches in Maryland and Pennsylvania, she left the ordained ministry and returned to teaching secondary mathematics in the Allentown SD and later at a cyber school (due to health issues) in Pittsburgh.
After retiring, she returned home to the Pottstown area following the passing of her husband and has been excited to get back together with high school and college friends after years of being away. As a member of PHS Class of 1972’s Reunion Committee, she handles the class’ contact information, keeping it updated for class events. She is a member of the Foundation’s Alumni Engagement Committee and occasionally, leads worship services and preaches at her home church, Grace Lutheran.
As a Alumnus of Pottstown, Sara wants to see that current and future students in the District have the opportunity to learn and grow during all of their years of education, leading them to be successful throughout their lives.
