Hello! My name is Sam Gardner. I graduated from Auburn University in May 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education. I have always had a great passion for working with students and adults with disabilities; it was actually through tutoring my younger brother who has cerebral palsy that I found my love for teaching. I’ve previously worked as a supervisor for the City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Rehabilitation program. Currently, I am an 8th grade ELA teacher at Russell County Middle School. I am also engaged to Megan Starling, and we are getting married this December. I cannot wait to start forever with her, and I cannot wait to see what we accomplish through this Foundation together!