EDUCATE.
EQUIP.
EMPOWER.

With a PhD in Philosophy in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University and a Master’s degree in K-12 Guidance & Counseling from Whitworth University, Dr. Solodyankin has over 30 years of experience in education. She is both ACSI and state-certified, and founded Enlightium Academy in 2003 to provide a leading online Christian education that seamlessly combines academic excellence with spiritual nurture.Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Solodyankin has been devoted to preparing the next generation of godly leaders by making a profound difference in their hearts and minds. She has spoken at numerous educational conferences, advocating for the necessity of personalized Christian education. This approach has not only shaped the philosophy of Enlightium Academy but also guided her in raising her three biological and five adopted children, illustrating her commitment to education both professionally and personally.

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.

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.

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.

Thomas graduated from Eastern Washington University with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. He taught Spanish and math for five years in public and private schools before coming to work for Enlightium Academy in 2015. He is ACSI and Mississippi state-certified. He is passionate about using innovative approaches to provide students with unique learning models to meet their individual needs. He is dedicated to developing a positive organizational culture that helps nurturing an atmosphere conducive to learning. He has been married since 2010 and has three children, Titus, Linen Grey, and Judah. He loves outdoor activities like camping and playing disc golf, and he enjoys long distance running.

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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 five young children. In his free time, Andrey enjoys learning new things, hiking, running, and riding his unicycle.

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