Elevation Community School Started Because of a Need
After Yar and Nina moved to North Jacksonville, they realized that there was a gap in learning options. On one hand, there were many public and charter schools, and on the other, there were plenty of full-time private schools. However, there weren’t any other options. Being homeschool parents themselves, they didn’t want to commit to a 5-day school schedule for their children. This is when the idea of a hybrid school came to mind. A program that would support homeschool families. A program that would align with the family’s values and would empower the parents to keep doing what they’re doing to raise their children in the Lord, while also partnering in that process. Elevation can be categorized as a hybrid school, a homeschool drop-off co-op, and a microschool all at the same time. With no more than 10 students per class, each child gets individualized attention and support from like-minded teachers who pray over their students daily. Below, you can see our founding team and teachers.
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
Miss Alena
K4-K5 Teacher
Alena 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 enjoys passing on valuable lessons from the Word of God to the children through all the core subjects taught. She looks forward to getting to know the students at Elevation Community School, connecting with them, and seeing them grow and learn.
Mrs. Copeland
Administrator
Mrs. Copeland is the administrator for the 5th – 8th grade students and knows each child by name. She is there to support the teachers in ways unimaginable and makes sure that struggling students get the help they need.
Mrs. Schebler
5-6 Grade Teacher
Mrs. Schebler has a Bachelor’s in Science and Mathematics. She’s our Math and Science/History teacher that teaches beyond the book. She brings the math and science concepts to life by planning hands-on lessons that make sense for the students and allows them to fully experience the concepts being taught.
Miss Penn
1-2 Grade Teacher
Ms. Penn has a tender heart towards students. With a Bachelor’s in Biblical Counseling, she brings a unique Biblical approach to each struggle that students face. She has been focusing on the Fruits of the Spirit and inspiring our young learners to keep growing in the relationship with the Lord, no matter what they face. She teaches Math, Language Arts, and makes science and history come alive with hands-on and outdoor lessons.
Mrs. Diana
Administrator
Mrs. Diana knows every student by name and makes sure that all the operational responsibilities are met. She is the one who keeps our program running smoothly by making sure that students get to shop at our quarterly eStore, and organizing events and keeping supplies in stock.
Mrs. Quintero
7-8 Grade Teacher
Mrs. Quintero is our English Language Arts teacher. Her passion for reading, writing, and grammar is contagious and allows children to lean in and exemplify that in their own lives. We’ve seen struggling students improve their writing like never before. She truly plays a huge part in our student’s growth and development.
Mrs. Myers
3-4 Grade Teacher
With years of teaching under her belt, Mrs. Myers is always making learning as fun as it can be. She also focuses on gently discipline, so that students are able to complete the learning tasks in a quiet and friendly learning environment. She teaches Math, Language Arts, PE, and an additional reading class that her students love. She brings her class into the outdoors every chance that she gets and they truly enjoy being a part of her class.
Mrs. Kingston
Support Staff
Mrs. Kingston makes sure that no child is feeling stuck and hopeless. She helps struggling students get back on track with her literacy and math support. Feeding encouragement and bringing confidence back into each child.
Mrs. Molofiy
Arts Teacher
There’s never a class with Mrs. Molofiy that isn’t fun and engaging. Even the struggling students who can’t seem to focus during the mornings – discover their giftings in her classes. She allows each students’ talents to come alive every single day. She switches between music, art (painting ,working with clay), drama, and cooking class depending on the day and is full of love for the Lord.