Chai Lifeline
Leah Kopciel is an experienced educator with a strong background in childhood general and special education, holding a Master of Arts degree from Bank Street College of Education. Since September 2013, Leah has been a teacher at SAR Academy and has actively contributed as a volunteer with Kids of Courage and Chai Lifeline since May 2012 and January 2011, respectively. Previous roles include serving as a student teacher at the NYC Department of Education and working as a behavioral therapist for children with autism from May 2011 to June 2013. Additionally, Leah worked as a direct service professional at the Yedei Chesed IRA Children's Residential Facility from January 2011 to September 2011. Leah earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Touro University in 2012.