WORKING TODAY FOR A BETTER AND BRIGHTER TOMORROW
Welcome to Our School
The Learning Center "Raduga" is a diverse after-school program for preschool and K-12 students, ages 3 to 16. Our center was established in 2009.
We offer private, semi-private, and small-group lessons (typically, 4-7 students). We focus on individual approach and communication, so each and every student is given personal attention.
We have a dedicated team of professionals who love to work with children and know how to engage the kids and make the lessons interesting. We are happy to offer make-up classes for our students.
Maria Staroverova
Maria received her M.A. Degree in Pedagogic from the Moscow Pedagogical University, Russia in 1993. Maria has previously gained experience by teaching at several prestigious private schools in Moscow before continuing her teaching career in California since 2002.
Maria is an experienced and highly qualified teacher; she is truly devoted to children and her profession. She provides instruction and coaching to help elementary students succeed in math Olympiads. Based on her experience with students in California, Maria has developed an original learning program for a bilingual environment.
She believes that getting systematic and measurable results can be combined with joy and fun. With over 30 years of teaching, Maria has accumulated valuable skills and techniques that make her the teacher and business owner she is today.
School Founder
Meet Our Teachers
Anna Blazhiyevska
Holds an Associate Degree in Fine Art and Graphic Design from Diablo Valley College, completed further art studies at UC Berkeley, and earned a Ph.D. in Economics in Ukraine.
She also studied traditional folk art in Ukraine. This multidisciplinary background brings analytical depth and thoughtful inquiry to her artistic practice and teaching.
An art instructor with more than 15 years experience, she is also an active exhibitor and a member of the Alamo Danville Artists' Society and the Livermore Art Association.
Elena Serebriakova
Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Language Arts and Child Development.
Has 23 years of experience as a Russian Language teacher in both private and public school settings. Enthusiastically and creatively organizes and leads children's events, celebrations, summer camp.
Ekaterina Ivanova
Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Pedagogy.
An Associate Degree in Aesthetic Child Development and Artistic Activities; and an Associate Degree in Art from Las Positas College.
Brings 12 years of dedicated teaching experience.
Ludmila Lokteva
She holds a Master's Degree in Biology from Novosibirsk State University and spent over 20 years of working at Stanford University, followed by several years in the biotechnology industry.
Ludmila demonstrates strong professional excellence in teaching mathematic and science at the middle and high school levels, and with great dedication and passion prepares students for mathematics Olympiads.
Irina Brodskaya
Holds a Bachelor's Degree from a theater academy with a specialization in dramatic acting, and worked for 12 years at the Stanislavsky Drama Theater.
Irina teaches acting to both adults and children. She has extensive experience working with children ages 4 to 14. Also, she directs children's theater productions that incorporate classical music.
Sonya Sukhorukova
Sonya is a professional singer and certified vocal coach with 7 years of teaching experience. She holds a Master's degree in Art History from Kharkiv State Academy of Culture, specializing in Pop Vocal Performance.
She teaches vocal and piano lessons which are held in a warm, supportive atmosphere, where students are encouraged to explore their voice and musical talent. The repertoire is in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.
