SMLC CEO, FOUNDER
Dedicated and experienced professional with a Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology and a Music degree in Solo Singing, seeking a challenging role where I can utilize my extensive background in music, education, and therapy to make a positive impact. Education: Master of Speech and Language Pathology, Work Experience: Choir & Artistic Director Directed kids' choir and mixed adult choir for 20 years, focusing on musical education and artistic development. Child Specialist , worked with children in various settings, including hospitals, preschools, and Creative Centers, utilizing music, art, and dance as educational tools.Instructor Taught traditional Serbian songs to a youth folkloric group of 120 kids in Canada. Performer . Famous " Lola" choir member.
Performed traditional music across Europe, showcasing cultural heritage through music.Board Member Served on the board for the City Department for Culture, contributing to the promotion and development of cultural activities within the community. Volunteer Experience: Sterling Class A Volunteer USA, SRACLC volunteer, Teacher helper( Elementary school) . Bible camp Music teacher.
Florist Decorator for Church Events Honors and Memberships: Honored Member of Teacher Academy, Artistic High School Academy, City Library, City Hall, and City Historic Society.
A radiant beacon of creativity, fueled by an insatiable thirst for artistic expression
At SMLC, will help with piano lessons for begginers , voice, music theory, and art .

Skills: Composer , songwriter .
Singing in 11 languages. Passionate about Music, Art, and education. Strong leadership and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with children and diverse communities. Personal: Married , Inspired by music and art, constantly seeking new sources of inspiration.

"The answer to why I insisted on the name Stankovic, for the Stankovic Music Learning Center, here's why... because it's our little piece of heaven and because we are all in this... and any other name would be hypocrisy and flattery to something and someone, and flattering anything for any reason, I cannot stand, and I cannot bear that burden, we carry this name with dignity and defend it with love above all, courage, honesty, a gift from God, knowledge, experience, and a 'legacy' for future generations."

Ivana ( Iva) Stankovic
Founder of Stankovic Music Learning Center