Dr. Sarah ShaBazz PhD
Dr. Sarah ShaBazz-Ugwumba holds a PhD in Education with emphasis in Special Education from Walden University, which she earned in 2019. With an extensive teaching background across various academic levels, spanning from kindergarten to Master’s degree programs, she has accrued over two decades of instructional experience.
Before her remarkable 21-year tenure as a resource specialist in elementary education, Dr. ShaBazz spent four years teaching high school. Her influence transcends the classroom through roles as an adjunct professor at esteemed institutions like Pacific Oaks College and Cal State San Bernardino. She is currently a full-time professor of Child Development at Barstow Community College.
Committed to holistic education, Dr. ShaBazz actively contributes to her community. Coaching an elementary girls' basketball team to five consecutive victories and initiating an after-school cheerleading program for 55 girls are among her notable achievements.
Her leadership includes roles as president of Soroptimist International Victor Valley and the High Desert Section-National Council of Negro Women, where she supports women, families, and provide scholarships to high school girls. Dr. Shabazz concluded her tenure at her tutoring company spanning 23 years to establish a Doula service aimed at providing comprehensive support to expectant mothers during childbirth.
She also mentors young girls in the Little Miss African American Scholarship pageant, nurturing self-confidence and achievement. As a member of the esteemed Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, she is committed to providing service to all mankind.
Balancing her professional and personal roles, Dr. ShaBazz is a wife, mother to 11 children and 17 grandchildren. As an accomplished author with seven published books, Dr. ShaBazz's literary contributions extend to publishing for others, sharing her expertise to help fellow authors achieve their aspirations. As a recent graduate of the Emerge California program, Dr. ShaBazz has decided to pursue a career in public service.
Campaign for Victor Valley Union High School District School Board, Area 4, 2026
Welcome
Hello, High Desert community. My name is Dr. Sarah ShaBazz-Ugwumba, and I am honored to announce my candidacy for the Victor Valley Union High School District School Board, Area 4, in 2026. I have dedicated my career to education, leadership, and service, and I believe every student deserves safe schools, high-quality instruction, and strong community support.
For more than twenty years, I have served as an educator, college professor, and advocate for children and families. I have seen firsthand what students need in order to thrive, and I am committed to bringing transparency, collaboration, and thoughtful innovation to our district.
With your support, I will work to strengthen academic pathways, expand mental health resources, and ensure all families feel valued and heard. Together, we can build schools that reflect excellence, equity, and meaningful community partnership.
Thank you for your trust. I look forward to serving our students, families, and community.
Why Dr. ShaBazz
- Lifelong Victorville resident with 38 years in the community
- Experienced educator and college professor with classroom experience from elementary through high school, including special education
- Mother of 11 who understands families, children, and schools
- Children's book author who promotes literacy and a love of learning
- Trusted civic leader committed to students and community
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Books I've Written
Active Organizational Ties
National Council of Negro Women
Soroptimist International
Association of Pan African Doctoral Students
Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant
