Faculty & Staff

마리나 B. 박사.

PHD

Dr. Blumin founded Discovery Academy in 2006. Her main objective was to help students succeed during post-secondary education and become well-rounded individuals. Throughout her life she worked in 3 different Universities in 3 different countries (Canada, Israel, and Russia). The last 2 Universities she conducted research at, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and University of Toronto, are some of the most prominent in the world. Throughout her laboratory research, she has been leading PhD students in the field of Nanotechnology at University of Toronto for the past 15 years. A deep passion for science and mathematics has lead her to develop a new gifted education program designed for regular Preschool and Elementary students in which necessary skills are developed to succeed in our ever-changing technological and economic world. Last but not least, her philanthropic approach to life has lead her to open a Charity organization in 2016 that will be aimed at educating children with mental and physical disabilities.

알렉산더 Z.

알렉산더 주브코프 씨는 모스크바 국립대학교에서 수학 석사 학위를 취득했으며, 미시간 대학교에서 웹 개발 및 파이썬 개발 과정을 성공적으로 수료했습니다. 주브코프 씨는 2016년부터 디스커버리 아카데미에서 수학, 물리, 컴퓨터 과학을 가르치고 있습니다. 오래된 중국 속담에 “선생은 문을 열어줄 수 있지만, 그 문으로 들어가는 것은 자기 자신이다”라는 말이 있습니다. 이곳 디스커버리 아카데미에서는 문을 열어주겠지만, 이 속담의 두 번째 부분을 항상 염두에 두어야 합니다.

Katya O.

I have been an English teacher for more than 10 years. I began to teach at the college level and discovered many skills and talents to make English come alive. Then I moved into teaching the Elementary school level. With children, for me, teaching the English language is just more than learning how to write, grammar, and vocabulary. It is all about being able to express your thoughts, emotions, and ideas with your environment and many different ways. Being able to teach English has been one of the best experiences I have ever had.

I have also been a Social Studies teacher for a few years. I have taught kids the ability to not only memorize information, but to critically analyze, prediction, the ability to research and report, etc.

My education career has been quite extensive and has helped me earn the skills to teach at an excellence. I have gained a child psychology diploma at college, majoring in Sociology and History at the University of Western Ontario, Teaching English as a Second Language certificate at Seneca College, and currently achieving Autism Behavioural Studies Masters at the University of Western Ontario.

줄리아 P.

As an educator I seek to support a child’s natural development and needs through various integrated Montessori approaches, methodologies, and educational philosophy.  My goal is also to combine my passion for teaching and languages through various methods to engage learners as well as to foster strong program development in French.

Irina S.

Ms. Shiryaeva has completed her BA at a Linguistic University in Pyatigorsk in 1998. She has obtained a PhD degree in Psychology from the same university in 2005. With 15 years of experience as University professor and lecturer, she was researching the field of psychology. Ms. Shiryaeva is a specialized child and family psychologist. She helps and assists teachers with children’s behaviour and gives recommendations to parents when necessary.

Oksana D.

렌 씨

Len is super excited to begin his second-year teaching at Discovery Academy.  Len is a graduate of Ryerson University with majors and minors in Theatre Performance and Classical & Contemporary English Literature respectively.  Len has been teaching in private schools for just over 7 years and has a very unique approach to teaching.

Len is both head of Drama and English at Discovery in which he incorporates a very challenging yet rewarding brand of education, one which revolves around responsibility and accountability for one’s actions, a deeper understanding of real-world expectations as well as preparing young adults for their next academic challenge. Len loves to play sports, listen/play music and read books, wear hats and most of all, mentorship.  Len doesn’t like phones in classrooms, laziness and excuses.

카일라 씨

Upon receiving my master’s degree from the University of Toronto, I sought out a profession where I knew I would make a positive impact.

Today, the connotation of teaching has transformed into something greater than the literal meaning.
It’s about establishing a classroom in which students are at their best in attitude and character. My goal is to inspire, educate, and motivate using the skills I have obtained throughout my academic career and professional experiences.