Laura Popovics
About Laura Popovics
Laura Popovics is a Program Liaison currently working at Elevate K-12 in Chicago, Illinois. With a background in psychology and education, she has held various roles in the nonprofit sector, focusing on expanding educational programs and supporting adult learners.
Work at Elevate K-12
Laura Popovics has been serving as a Program Liaison at Elevate K-12 since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing educational programs and facilitating communication between various stakeholders. Her position is based in Chicago, Illinois, where she applies her extensive background in education to support the organization's mission.
Education and Expertise
Laura Popovics holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Swarthmore College, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She later earned a Master's Degree in Language and Literacy from The City University of New York between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate to Teach English as a Foreign Language from TEFL Worldwide Prague in 2009. Her educational background supports her expertise in developing culturally-responsive curricula.
Background
Laura Popovics has a diverse professional background in education and research. She began her career as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Mount Sinai School of Medicine from 2008 to 2009. She subsequently held various roles, including Editorial Assistant at Taylor & Francis Group and Assistant to the Director at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her experience spans both academic and nonprofit sectors, focusing on educational program development.
Achievements in Education
During her tenure as Director of Education at St. Leonard's Ministries from 2018 to 2020, Laura managed programs that successfully led to 40 students obtaining high school diplomas, particularly targeting re-entering adults. She also oversaw a team of over 20 volunteer instructors to support educational initiatives. Her efforts included developing data systems aimed at improving educational outcomes.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before her current position, Laura Popovics worked as the High School Equivalency Opportunity Youth Coordinator at Emily Griffith Technical College from 2016 to 2017. She has also been a GED Instructor at St. Augustine College since 2019. Her roles have consistently involved expanding educational programs within the nonprofit sector, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing access to education.