I was born and raised in Orsha, Belarus. It's a small country in Eastern Europe. My native language is Russian. I worked as an elementary school teacher for over 11 years in my country. My son and I came to the US in 2003. I graduated from Edinboro University with Master's of Social Work in 2007, and I am a Licensed Social Worker. I am working on becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

License Social Worker License number SW130453

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. Federal Criminal history background Check.  Clearances updated yearly.

Master's Coursework

• Human Behavior Seminar I, II
• Social Welfare Policy I, II
• Social Work Research I, II
• Social Work Field Intern I, II, III 
• Mental Health Practice in SW
• Family Social Work Practice I, II
• Human Diversity
• Social Work Adminstration
• Integrative Seminar I,II
• Clinical Practice Child Welfare
• Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs, Interventions in Families