Sarah Minner joined the staff at Texas A&M University-San Antonio in July 2022, as the Inaugural Director of the Institute for Autism and Related Disorders Ms. Minner is a native San Antonian with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from The University of Texas at San Antonio and holds a master's degree in Special Education with an Emphasis in Autism and Behavioral Disorders from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Prior to joining TAMU-SA, she was a public educator for 17 years, serving students from PreK to young adults in South San Antonio. Ms. Minner has served as a special education teacher, Autism Itinerant, Program Specialist, and 18+ Transition Coordinator preparing young adults with disabilities for workforce entry, post-secondary access, and to live independently in the community.