Meet The Founders
Yar Nevski
With a Bachelor’s in Theology and over 10 years of experience working with youth ministries; Yar has been a vital part in event planning, camp organization, and bringing young people to know the heart of God. Working in the IT field and business administration for over 15 years, Yar is passionate about educating the future generation to be financially savvy and aware of the opportunities they have.
Nina Nevski
With a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, Nina has always been passionate about bringing the LOVE of learning into each child’s heart. Because the traditional school model can make learning “boring” – she has always sought alternative methods for education that bring that child’s natural “desire” for learning back to life. She is the brains behind the programs and learning methods offering in Elevation Community School.
Liliya Zhukova
Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs with a concentration in Public Policy & Politics from Washington State University. Liliya further honed her expertise by attaining a Masters of Compliance from Liberty University. Liliya’s impressive career is characterized by her passion for fostering positive change through non-profit initiatives. Liliya also plays a pivotal leadership role as Chair of a Private Christian Center. Her dedication to this center underscores her commitment to promoting spiritual growth and providing a supportive environment for its members and students.
Meet the Teachers
Alena Gorlova
Attended University of Anchorage Alaska and earned an associate degree in Applied Science. She has been in Children’s Ministry for over 10 years. Children have a special place in her heart. She loves seeing them learn so much every day and believes each child is unique in their own way by God’s design. She worked at HOPE Christian Academy and got to see how children grasped concepts and achieved new skills. She is also a Sunday school teacher and enjoys passing on valuable lessons from the Word of God to the children. She looks forward to getting to know the students at Elevation Community School, connecting with them, and seeing them grow and learn.
Sarah Chau
Her students call her “Auntie Sarah,” a name she cherishes for the relationship she develops with her
students as an educator, mentor and friend. For the past twenty years, Sarah has taught at Tiger Academy K-5, San Jose Elementary, Mayport Elementary and Riverside Presbyterian Day
School. Sarah is currently the Middle and High School English Ministry instructor
at her local church with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Sarah lives in Jacksonville, FL with her husband Tom and their two boys. She holds a Master’s from the University of North Florida. Her life quote is Proverbs 3:5-
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit
to Him, and he will make your paths straight.
Anna Schatzman
Elevation Community School brings Florida local Anna Schatzman on staff for Art Enrichment: 2D and 3D art studies. With over 10 years of experience in many areas of art studies and 4 years arts-integration teaching Anna is planning a fine arts curriculum that will engage and inspire students to explore art and creativity. Anna studied Fine Arts in Southern California at Grossmont College and attended Florida State College at Jacksonville and while her time in school steered her to follow her passion in the arts widely self taught artist Mrs. Schatzman now resides on the Northside, homeschooling her daughters; both who are pursuing futures in the Arts as well.
Anna brings together her love of art and teaching to the Northside homeschooling and alternative schooling community.