Faculty & Staff

In 2022, I moved from Ukraine to the United States. When the time came to decide what I wanted to do, I immediately knew I wanted to work with children. It felt like the most natural choice for me. That’s how my journey in this profession began.

I truly enjoy working with kids — their honesty, energy, and curiosity inspire me every day. Over the past three years, I’ve gained valuable experience and realized that this is the field in which I want to grow and develop further.

Now, I would love to continue my professional path at Lumen Academy — in the preschool environment, where I can keep supporting children as they grow, learn, and feel safe and loved. I believe that working with children is more than just a job; it’s a meaningful mission that brings both joy and purpose.

I have more than five years of experience working with children. I have always been drawn to this field, and I am truly passionate about helping children grow and discover the world around them.

My educational background includes a university degree in Economics, and I continue to develop my skills in early childhood education.

I believe that every child is unique and flourishes in an atmosphere of love, play, and creativity. It is important to me that children feel confident, can take initiative, make friends, learn, and dream. Together, we will draw, sing, discover new things, play, and explore the wonderful world around us!

When my daughter was born, a wonderful world of children opened up to me — a world of sincerity, trust, and small everyday discoveries. That was the moment I realized I wanted to be close to children and grow together with them.
Today, I am grateful and happy to be part of the Lumen Academy team, where every day I continue to learn, find inspiration, and support children in their first steps into the big world.

I have been an educator for over 20 years. Before coming to the United States, I worked as an ESL teacher as well as a teacher of Russian as a second language. I hold a Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA).

I have worked with children since graduating, and I believe teaching is both challenging and deeply rewarding. While we teach children, they also teach us. Every day is unique and special—it is a never-ending exchange of energy, knowledge, and care.

I truly believe that every child is unique and talented, and that teachers play an important role in helping children discover and nurture their strengths.

I am a creative person and bring creativity into every lesson I teach. I love singing, reading, and photography. Reading aloud to children and bringing stories to life through expression and acting is one of my strengths.

I have more than 15 years of experience working with both adults and children of different ages, including serving as a teacher’s assistant in a preschool in Watertown and as a teacher working with infants, preschool, and Pre-K children in a daycare setting in Belmont.

I always strive to create a warm, supportive, and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, loved, and respected. My kindness, patience, and attentiveness help me build strong and trusting connections with children, becoming both their guide and a source of comfort.

I understand how important it is for every child to feel safe, heard, and understood, and I work intentionally to create a space where they can express themselves freely, explore their curiosity, and grow at their own pace.

As a teacher, I aim not only to support children’s academic and social-emotional development but also to be a caring presence who helps them feel confident, capable, and proud of who they are becoming.