Amanda Grace Taylor received her Finishing Touch Program (International Etiquette) certificate at Minding Manners, Limited in London, England. She received her certification to teach etiquette to teens and children from the International School of Protocol in Maryland.

Adel Aranka Nemes is the Bronze Counselor at Enlightium Academy. She loves the Lord who surprises her with blessings every day and has given her the opportunity to work with children. Adel is married and has two children. She likes reading and swimming and also enjoys taking pictures and writing poems.

Dr. Yelena V. Solodyankin has more than 30 years of experience in the field of education. She founded an online Christian school in 2003, which is now Enlightium Academy. Since then, she has guided the development of seven brick and mortar private schools along the west coast within church communities.

She holds her PhD in Philosophy in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University and her Master’s degree in K-12 Guidance & Counseling from Whitworth University. Yelena is ACSI and state-certified. Throughout her career, she has been devoted to preparing the next generation of godly leaders by making a difference in their hearts and minds.

Yelena has spoken at numerous educational conferences about the need for personalized Christian education and how she applied it to raising her three biological and five adopted children.

“... with God all things are possible." Luke 1:37

Lyuda Stepura is the Executive Assistant at Enlightium Academy. She has diligently served there for two years. 

Alex Jr. graduated from Whitworth University with a B.A. double major in accounting and marketing as a Cum Laude recipient. He is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and is currently working on obtaining his CPA certification. He is ACSI certified. 

Alex Jr. worked in the education field since 2006 as a high school math teacher and assisted the head of school with administrative duties at a local private Christian school. He joined Enlightium Academy in 2013 and served in varying administrative positions.

Alex Jr. is a lifelong learner and is passionate about helping others reach greater heights in all realms of life. A foundational principle upon which he has built his life is that each individual is made in the image of God, has intrinsic value, and possesses God-given abilities which must be further developed and used for God’s glory in order to steward God’s creation well.

Mr. Kuldayev received a BA in History and Biblical Studies from the University of Fresno Pacific and an MA degree from University of Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. He is ACSI certified.

Mr. Kuldayev has been teaching Bible and History in private schools since 2011, and he began teaching at Enlightium Academy in 2014. He teaches AP History, Dual Credit courses, and enjoys seeing students achieve their highest potential.

Mrs. Mittler received her Bachelor’s Degree in K-8 education from Eastern Washington University with a major in Science and a minor in Mathematics. She is state and ACSI certified.

Mrs. Mittler has been teaching since 2005. She taught Math in Carrington College’s radiology program, coached public school Math competitions for 3 years, and taught in various private schools. She has been at Enlightium Academy since 2015. Mrs. Mittler is the math faculty chair and teaches middle school math. She believes that even if a mistake has occurred, a student can learn from it, make better choices, and understand the concept better once the mistake has been fixed. Since not all students learn the same way, she is willing to try new ways to teach a lesson for any student that needs it.

Enlightium Academy takes the guesswork out of homeschooling for grades 3-12. By using Enlightium's accredited online curriculum, parents no longer have to worry about obtaining teaching credentials, grading assignments or even creating homeschooling curriculums. Enlightium Academy provides all of the necessary materials needed for students to excel in their academic careers.

Heath Robertson received his Bachelors of Science in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and his Masters in Biblical and Theological Studies at Western Seminary. Most of his studies were in Old Testament exegesis, completing an honors program at Moody and receiving an honors award for Old Testament exegesis at Western Seminary. In 2023 he completed his PhD in Divinity from the University of Aberdeen (Scotland), researching in the area of Reformed soteriology (the study of salvation). He is ACSI certified.

Heath delights in serving Enlightium students and their families. In his free time, he enjoys staying active with running. This year he plans to enter a handful of fun runs ranging from 5k to 25k in distance.

Mrs. Dunn graduated from University of Washington in 2010 where she majored in Linguistics and minored in Music. Mrs. Dunn joined Enlightium Academy in 2014, took a couple years off to care for her son, and returned to the team in 2022! She has taught music to children of all ages since 2007, and she is thrilled to see students gain a deeper appreciation of the arts. Mrs. Dunn is ACSI certified.

Mrs. Dunn is from the Seattle area, but lives in St. Louis, Missouri with her husband and son. In her free time she enjoys exploring nature with her family, being lost in a good mystery novel, and of course making music with friends.

Andrey received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources and a minor in Business Analytics from Eastern Washington University. Andrey has been with Enlightium since 2013 and is certified by ACSI.

He and his wife are enjoying the blessings and challenges of raising four young children. In his free time, Andrey can be found learning new things and spending time outside with his family.

Ms. Griffing holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature and Writing from Whitworth University and a Master’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from Northern Arizona University. She is ACSI certified.

Ms. Griffing started teaching for Enlightium Academy in 2015, before returning to teach abroad for the 2016-2017 school year. Since returning to Enlightium Academy in 2017, Ms. Griffing has taught a variety of courses and worked to write specialized English courses to meet student needs. She also founded and leads the English Language Learning (ELL) Program. Ms. Griffing particularly loves to teach writing because this is a chance for students to express themselves and learn a skill they will use for the rest of their lives.

William Olson has taught in the K-12 environment for over 30 years, both in public and private schools. For a time, he worked as software developer and animation engineer for a local manufacturing firm. He also was a member of the United States Naval Reserve (DIAHQ 0522, MIUW 102 1990-2000) and has served at several overseas assignments. Holding degrees in Electrical Engineering, Economics, History and Geography, Mr. Olson enjoys teaching our Secondary Business and Technology course electives. Mr. and his lovely spouse have been married for over 30 years and have 3 grown adult children. He also an avid beekeeper and has about 30 honey bee colonies on a small farm in Stevens County.

Thomas Lambert has more than a decade of experience as a teacher and administrator in public and private education. He taught Spanish and math in public and private schools before coming to work for Enlightium Academy in 2015. He holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Eastern Washington University and is currently pursuing his doctorate in Educational Leadership at William Carey Univesity. Mr. Lambert is ACSI and Mississippi state-certified. 

As Enlightium Academy’s headmaster, Mr. Lambert is dedicated to developing a positive school culture that nurtures an atmosphere conducive to learning. 

Mr. Lambert has been married since 2010 and has three wonderful children. He loves outdoor activities like camping and playing disc golf, and he enjoys long distance running. In addition to his time in education, Mr. Lambert has served in various ministerial roles including both worship and pastoral ministry as well as church planting. He currently serves as an elder in his local church.

Mrs. Towner received a Masters in Education with an emphasis in School Counseling from Heritage University. She graduated from Northwest University with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Pastoral Care. She joined the Enlightium Academy team in 2014 and works as the Alliance Program consultant and counselor. She is state and ACSI-certified.

Prior to joining the Enlightium team, Mrs. Towner worked as a high school counselor in a public school in Central Washington State. She also volunteered as a registered therapeutic riding instructor through the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (now known as PATH International).

Mrs. Towner volunteers at her church as a worship leader for Kidz church, leading and mentoring a team of 8-12-year-old singers and dancers. In her free time, she and her husband enjoy spending time with their two children, and horse, Aspen.

Ms. Allen has been with Enlightium since 2015. She is ACSI certified. 

Ms. Allen grew up in Seattle, Washington and attended a Christian school through 12th grade. She received her bachelor's degree in Social Work at Washington State University. While raising three children, she also became passionate about education, college, and career planning. Ms. Allen returned to school and received her Master’s degree in School Counseling K-12 from Gonzaga University.

During her spare time, she and her husband enjoy reading and spending time with friends and family. Spending time with family usually includes traveling, which Ms. Allen also loves to do. It is her desire to build a trusting relationship so her students can come to her with any issue, no matter how big or small it may seem. She especially likes helping students explore their own goals and passions for life beyond high school.

Michael received his Bachelors in Business Administration from Eastern Washington University and his Master of Arts in Communication from Grand Canyon University. He has worked at Enlightium Academy since 2015 as the Director of Communications handling internal procedures, policies, and communications. A part of his responsibility is to work on Enlightium’s website development, knowledge base, and mobile application. He is certified by ACSI.

Prior to attending college, Michael enlisted in the United States military in the field of cryptology, where he served on four continents. Michael has a love of learning and continually reads about any subject that interests him. He enjoys listening to audiobooks while running, having completed numerous half-marathons and marathons. Michael loves hiking and camping with his wife, daughters, and dog and plays the guitar, ukulele, and upright bass.

Nick Brimmer joined the Enlightium Academy as an Academic Consultant in 2017. Nick received his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and New Testament in 2014. In his spare time he loves visiting national parks and involving himself in the college ministry at his church. He is currently enrolled in Southern Baptist Seminary pursuing a degree in Pastoral Counseling. Nick is an avid photographer and writer and is into power lifting.

Dr. Condrey holds a Bachelor of Arts in both Philosophy and Psychology, a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Ph.D. in Ethics & Practical Theology from the University of Edinburgh. He is ACSI certified.

Dr. Condrey currently leads the Bible Department and oversees all curriculum writing and revisions along with two others. He has served as a youth, young adult, and small group pastor in the local church, and has taught philosophy, ethics, and apologetics as an adjunct at several community colleges and universities. He is a published author (publications), has a contract with Wipf & Stock to publish an edited version of his PhD dissertation in 2022, and teaches philosophy at Pearl River Community College in Mississippi. He enjoys reading and writing, watching the NFL playoffs, playing disc golf, camping, trout fishing, and drinking coffee! Above all else, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is passionate about helping young people construct a biblical worldview so that their faith involves both the mind and heart. 

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."

Psalm 119:105

Liya Vogin has been dedicated to education since 2012. She began working with the Enlightium Academy registration team in 2014 and was later promoted to Head of Admissions in 2016. In 2021, Liya became the SalesForce Department Head, where she collaborates with her team to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of internal systems.

Liya and her husband reside in Washington near their families and friends. They both love to travel and had the opportunity to live abroad, which was a dream come true! In her free time, Liya enjoys long walks, chatting with friends, scrapbooking, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.