I am a daughter of God, wife, mother of two children, sister and friend. Passionate and dedicated art educator with many years of experience overseas and in USA inspiring students to explore their creativity through various mediums. Skilled and passionate about teaching the word of God, Visual Arts, fostering students’ leadership, a positive classroom environment, and developing engaging curriculum to enhance students’ creative skills and appreciation for critical thinking and visual beauty. My education and experience are a combination of two worlds. Born and raised in former Soviet Union, I started with a school of visual arts, next A. Plamadeala College of Visual Arts and pedagogy, and then The Academy of Visual Arts in Republic of Moldova with a degree in visual arts, fiber arts and pedagogy. I served as a missionary and a summer camp coordinator in Christian camps for orphan children in my birth country. In the US I became a part of the “Up with People” program. Later I became an intern, then a student at Ravenrcrest Bible school in Estes Park, also finishing a leadership second year program. I went on to get a Master’s Degree in Education and Leadership from CSU. Currently she is in her 16th year of leading children’s ministry at the Old Stone Church in Lyons and 9th year teaching visual arts at Lyons Elementary School.