Sara E. Fisher is a member of the Old Order Amish community in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She tought eight grades in a one-room Amish school, only stopping in her eighth year, because of health reasons. In the past, Sara helpe the Johns Hopkins University Medical School with research among her community and was employed in the kitchen of a local family-style restaurant, as well as holding other jobs. In her retirement, she now does cleaning and also works in a local laundry. Sara makes her home with her sister Ada; together they cared for their ederly parents for many years until their deaths. Sara enjoys visiting, reading and cooking.