My name is Carly Copeland and I was born and raised in Lamar, SC. I studied Youth Ministry and Psychology in Asheville, NC at Montreat College, where I also played softball. I went on to get my Master’s in Human Services Counseling from Columbia International University. Since I was a teenager, I have been passionate about providing encouragement, aid, and education to children in need. While working in a Title 1 elementary school, I found a special place in my heart for the children with learning disabilities and developmental delays, who were struggling, slipping behind, and who needed extra assistance to keep up with their classmates. After my time there, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career where I could provide specialized services to children who are at-risk of falling behind in their classrooms and who need one-on-one interaction to excel. About Play feels like a perfect fit for me because the organization’s mission and mine are the same.
In my free time, I enjoy working out, thrift shopping, writing, camping, going to concerts, playing with my cat, and going on adventures with my boyfriend and sisters.