Olkinitskaya Irina

About

Irina Olkinitskaya was born in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, and graduated from the Moscow State Pedagogical College, subsequently pursuing advanced studies at the Moscow Humanitarian Pedagogical Institute, where she obtained her Master's degree in Pedagogy and Early Childhood Education Methodology. After a period spent in Russia with her family, she moved to Canada in 2012, settling in Moncton, New Brunswick, with two older children and one younger child, all of whom were involved from an early age in programs and performances at the School of Atlantic Ballet. As a visual arts instructor at the Arts After School program of the School of Atlantic Ballet, Irina brings a solid pedagogical approach, grounded in her extensive knowledge of child development and her experience in education gained in Russia. She began her teaching career at the school in 2018 as an arts and crafts teacher, contributing to the expansion of the institution's educational offerings through programs dedicated to children's artistic expression and creativity. Her dedication to constructive pedagogy and the quality of personalized attention she gives to each student have marked her as a valuable member of the educational team. Irina's professional path reflects her commitment to education and art on both continents, and her work at the School of Atlantic Ballet continues to inspire young people in Moncton, facilitating their connection with cultural values and the development of their creative capacities in the multicultural Canadian environment.