Hello and welcome to the International Talent Academy – the school for smart, motivated, curious, ambitious, and caring families who truly believe that education is the KEY TO SUCCESS for their children.

At ITA, we don’t just teach classes – we give children lifelong skills that build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Together, we share resources that inspire, motivate, and encourage growth. We support each other as parents and educators, learning and finding solutions side by side.

My name is Tatyana, and I am the founder of the International Talent Academy. I am both a mom of two wonderful girls and a lifelong teacher. Education has always been part of my identity and passion. From my earliest school years, I discovered that I had a natural gift to explain, motivate, and inspire others. Teaching and encouraging children has always felt like my true calling.

When I first started teaching music and theater in public schools, I was deeply fascinated by how children learn. Around that time, I discovered the work of Glenn Doman and his book How to Teach Your Baby to Read, which completely transformed my outlook on teaching methods. Inspired by his philosophy, I traveled to Pennsylvania to study at The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, where I completed an intensive course on accelerating child development. One of my proudest moments was receiving my diploma there – I often call it my diploma as a “professional mom”!

Long before I had children, I was already preparing myself with knowledge, research, and methods on how to raise and educate them in the best way possible. But when I began searching for quality enrichment programs for preschoolers 20 years ago, I realized that very few programs matched the standards I envisioned. So, I decided to create my own.

I carefully thought about the skills children truly need to thrive and began designing classes that combined the arts with life skills. What started as programs for my daughters and their friends grew into a full Academy that now serves children of all ages. Over the years, my own kids participated in every program, developing strong skills, exciting hobbies, and a love for learning. (And yes – this is why we never needed video games or gadgets in our home!)

One of the most meaningful moments in my journey came when my oldest daughter, at 16, came running to me with the news that she had been accepted into one of the top performing arts programs in the country. Hundreds of students had auditioned through five challenging rounds, and she made it. As she celebrated with pure joy, I found myself crying tears of happiness. I told her: “This is why we worked so hard all these years – and it paid off.” Later, I shared with her teachers that I had been preparing her for opportunities like this since she was three years old.

This experience confirmed for me that when children are guided with love, consistency, and opportunities to grow, the results are truly life-changing.

I hope to make a difference in your children’s lives, just as I did for my own!