Margarita Ptselnikov


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My name is Margarita. I grew up in Russia, where I earned a teaching degree in Elementary Education and later a bachelor’s degree in Russian Language & Literature. Before moving to the United States, I worked with children in elementary, middle school, and preschool classrooms.

I am a proud mom of two children, ages 8 and 3, and I love spending my free time with them. Sports have always been an important part of my life. As a child, I trained in competitive sports acrobatics for ten years, which inspired my lifelong love of staying active. Today, I enjoy yoga, Pilates, hiking, running, traveling, and long walks. Last year, I completed the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, walking from Portugal to Spain.

I look forward to getting to know the students, families, and staff at DDES.