We believe that education is the key to all future success. We have both put a lot of effort into our educations. Rossiya attended Yale and then went on to law school. Now Rossiya is the principal law clerk for a New York State judge. Rachael completed her bachelors and masters degree at Sarah Lawrence College. Rachael now teaches 6th grade at a Brooklyn public school.

In addition to school, we are dedicated to supporting our children’s individual interests. Ella has expressed an interest in tumbling and dance. We have therefore enrolled her in some exciting creative movement and trapeze classes. We look forward to responding to your child’s personal interests; whether the interest is in sports, art, music, movement, theater, science, or anything else imaginable, we are game. We will make use of the resources that are available in this incredible city to find activities that will develop our children’s talents.

As for our children, we will always enroll them in schools that will help them grow and develop into thoughtful and accomplished young people. Ella attended a fantastic preschool with a diverse group of students and devoted teachers. We plan to send our second child to this program too. Ella is now enrolled in the elementary school where Rachael works.  This school has been named one of the best in the city for years.  It is incredibly inclusive and diverse and attracts many other adoptive families.