Mr. Aaron Sylvia graduated with a Masters in Teaching Elementary degree from Western Governors University. He holds his undergraduate degree in business from Whitworth University.

Prior to teaching, Mr. Sylvia was highly involved in ministry: having developed teams, trained leaders, and served as part of a team that planted a church in Spokane, WA. He has led a mission trip, been an associate pastor, a youth pastor, and an innovative part of structuring different ministries and teams. He was called into ministry in 2005 which he has been pursuing ever since. In 2018 the Lord put on Mr. Sylvia’s heart to go into teaching.

Mrs. Spine received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Fine Arts from St. Petersburg Academy of Arts, the premier art university in Russia with a major in Visual Arts. She was a professor of Drawing and Painting, as well as a member of the Acceptance Committee for the entrance exams at St. Petersburg State University, one of Russia’s most prestigious universities. She taught there for 11 years, then moved to America in 2016. She also ran her own art school which catered to students of different ages. She is a member of the Union of Artists in Russia and has taken part in city-wide, country-wide, and international art exhibitions.

She loves her family, her profession, and is very grateful for the many blessings and opportunities that have been given to her in her life. She lives with her husband, Charles, and their son, Nikolai, in Spokane, Washington. She likes different sports activities, especially out in nature: cycling, camping, hiking, and kayaking. The gorgeous natural environment of Greater Spokane is such an inspiration!

Mr. Tanner graduated from West Coast Baptist College with a bachelor’s in Religious Education and a Master’s in Education and Administration. Mr. Tanner is ACSI certified.

Mr. Tanner is also a Youth Pastor at his church and enjoys studying and preparing for the teaching of God’s Word. Mr. Tanner enjoys studying the Bible and furthering his understanding of God’s Word. In his free time you can find Mr. Tanner swimming, rock climbing, or simply just enjoying time with friends and family.

Mr. Donahue graduated from Montana State University in 2007 with a Bachelor’s in K-12 Health & Physical Education and 2010 with a Master’s in K-12 Educational Leadership. Mr. Donahue also has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Sports Management.

Mr. Donahue joined Enlightium Academy in 2021. Previously, Mr. Donahue has taught at all grade levels in private and public schools, including graduate studies, in Montana, Washington state, and California. He is state and ACSI certified in K-12 Health & Physical Education. Mr. Donahue enjoys helping students find their passion for life-long physical fitness and health.