Sara Chaya Farbstein, PhD, is assistant principal at Bais Yaakov of the East Side and a Hidden Sparks coach and workshop presenter. She also serves as a full-time instructor at Daemen College and teaches courses in literacy instruction for students with disabilities. She has a passion for reading instruction and for bringing the best of educational practices to reach all students in the Judaic Studies classroom. Mrs. Farbstein earned her master’s degree at Touro College and her doctorate degree from Capella University, and is certified in general and special education.