Yana Bagirova grew up in Ukraine in a loving Christian family where music was a big part of life. She fondly remembers singing with her dad and sister in church and starting piano lessons at seven, which sparked her love for music and teaching. At just thirteen, Yana took on leading the children's choir at her church. Seeing the kids grow in their musical abilities brought her so much joy and inspired her passion for working with children. In her teenage years, Yana moved to the United States where her faith journey continued to deepen. She made the decision to get baptized at seventeen, which solidified her commitment to her Christian values and serving others.

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Despite her academic success and dreams of becoming a nurse, Yana chose to prioritize homeschooling her kids with the Abeka program for ten years. She loved being able to shape their education and values while fostering a strong sense of faith at home. During this time, Yana also enjoyed tutoring in Russian, math, and science at local schools, which deepened her passion for education and connecting with students. Her dedication eventually led her to a full-time teaching position at PCA after her son attended the school for a year.

 

Yana and her husband had dreamed of a Christian school opening in their community, and after years of prayer, their dream finally came true. She feels incredibly grateful to be a part of PCA, where she can teach students in both academics and faith. As a second-grade teacher, Yana is excited about creating a positive classroom environment where kids can thrive academically and get closer to God. She looks forward to each day with her students, guided by her faith and passion for teaching.