Sarah Stone

Skilled Training Education Manager | Carolina Textile District

As the Skilled Training Education Manager, Sarah oversees both the Industrial Sewing Program and the Upholstery Training Program. She is from Beaufort, South Carolina, but has lived up and down the East Coast. She has always preferred small towns, loving to build strong bonds with the community and neighbors.  She studied at Winthrop University, graduating with a degree in Art History and a minor in graphic design. A large part of her study was focused on the history of textiles around the world as both attire and those used in mixed media. 

She has a passion for learning, always looking to expand her knowledge about new subjects. Preferring to work with her hands, she pursued manufacturing jobs in the area, settling into sewing roles at local cut & sew companies. This gave her a lot of respect for local manufacturing as a whole - seeing how industries with strong community values can benefit workers and their families. Outside of work, she spends a lot of time outdoors, exploring the beautiful nature around us.