Sarah was born on a United States Air Force Base in northern Maine. Two years later Sarah, her younger brother Nathan, and her parents moved to Iowa where her parents are originally from. Sarah was raised in DeWitt, a small town 20 miles away from the Mississippi River. She also has two younger sisters.
Growing up she participated in many sports and excelled academically. She was recruited to NCAA D-1 Colleges for her track performances at the national level. While in college, she began taking her first acting classes. It was in college where she developed strong theatrical skills. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Sarah has appeared in commercials and independent films. She has also received awards at film festivals for her leading performances.