Ariel Laifer joined Classical Charter School in 2019 as an Instructional Coach. She was then selected for the network’s School Leader Fellowship in 2022 and served as the Interim School Director at SBC I. Ms. Laifer graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish. After graduation, she joined Teach For America, received her master’s degree from Fordham University and taught elementary school for six years. Ms. Laifer is passionate about educational equity and ensuring all scholars at Classical Charter School receive the excellent education they deserve.