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ABOUT US

A place where love for everything Ukrainian grows

Ridna Shkola is a space for Ukrainian language, culture, and traditions in San Diego. Here, children and adults learn, discover new things, and find their community.

A bright classroom with student desks, bookshelves, and a yellow sun mural.

We believe that our native language, culture, and traditions are what unite us, no matter the distance. That is why we created a space where everything Ukrainian lives, thrives, and is passed on to the next generations.

Programs

Learning for every age

Toddlers

2–5 years

First steps in learning the Ukrainian language through games, songs, and creativity.

A baby on a sheepskin rug exploring a wicker treasure basket

Toddlers

2–5 years

First steps in learning the Ukrainian language through games, songs, and creativity.

Kids

6–9 years

We develop reading, writing, and communication skills in the Ukrainian language.

A toddler in a waterproof suit stirring a pot in the outdoor mud kitchen

Kids

6–9 years

We develop reading, writing, and communication skills in the Ukrainian language.

Teens

10 – 14 years old

Deepening our language skills, discovering the history and culture of Ukraine.

Pre-school children in waterproofs walking into the woods with an adult

Teens

10 – 14 years old

Deepening our language skills, discovering the history and culture of Ukraine.

Adults

18+ years

Learn Ukrainian, improve your conversational skills.

Two pre-school children writing their first letters at a low wooden table

Adults

18+ years

Learn Ukrainian, improve your conversational skills.

Meet our team

Portrait of Ruth Calder, nursery manager

Nataliya Chung

Director of the Ukrainian School of San Diego

Oksana Semirozum

Music Teacher

Yurii Kopynets

History & Geography Teacher

Yana Student

Mommy & Me Program Leader

Nataliia Kobzar

Ukrainian Language & Literature Teacher

Tetiana Verezhak

Ukrainian Language Teacher

Svitlana Stognij-Far

Ukrainian Studies Teacher

Orysya Barua

Art Teacher

Tetiana Panko Ordono

Fundraising Specialist

A teacher, children, and parents sit together for a classroom activity.

More than a Saturday school

Ridna Shkola unites Ukrainian families in San Diego around language, education, and culture. We create a space where children learn, speak Ukrainian, and feel connected to their roots.

Practicing Ukrainian through learning and communication

Discovering culture through holidays, creativity, and events

Making new friends

Creating a warm environment where everyone matters

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