Have you ever read or heard about someone and instantly wanted to be friends with them" That?s the instant reaction I had when interviewing Sara Fritsch, President of Schoolhouse Electric. She is equal parts thoughtful, creative, humble and driven. With a dual major in mechanical engineering and studio art, this is a person who can […]

Have you ever read or heard about someone and instantly wanted to be friends with them" That?s the instant reaction I had when interviewing Sara Fritsch, President of Schoolhouse Electric. She is equal parts thoughtful, creative, humble and driven. With a dual major in mechanical engineering and studio art, this is a person who can see unique angles in just about everything.
Sara?s distinctive skill set ranges a broad spectrum of categories and her intrinsic joie-de-vivre is infectious. It was only natural that Design*Sponge wanted to learn more about this brilliant woman ? especially since she is such an integral part of Schoolhouse Electric, a company we have loved and admired for years! –Margaret At the time you accepted the position of Director of Product in 2015, you and your family were moving back from Amsterdam. What was so compelling about Schoolhouse Electric as a company that inspired you to take the position"
I joined Schoolhouse in November of 2015 as the Director of Product. This was just after we had returned home to the states after 3+ glorious years abroad in Amsterdam. A global move from Amsterda...