Southside's Arts Teachers
Who We Are
Amanda Glushonkov
Art
Most likely to be found with paint on her hands, Mrs. G grew up in the Sarasota/Bradenton area and discovered her passion for art at a young age. With a degree from USF Tampa in Business Management and a minor in Studio Art, she's had the opportunity to study art abroad in Paris and Africa.
Mrs. G isn't new to Southside, helping out with the shows and waiting props and sets for the last 9 years. She' been a Southside parent to two gremlins (read "kids") for the last 7 years. And rumor has it that Mr. G, that wacky music teacher, is lucky enough to be her other half.
In her free time, Mrs. G enjoys spending time with her family, reading, arting, museuming, eating gelato, and being outside in that hot Florida sun.
Sergei Glushonkov
Music
A fourth-generation educator, Sergei Glushonkov is a native of Ukraine. He began playing classical piano at the age of 5. Soon after, Sergei found himself performing with a local pops orchestra. There he first got exposed to Jazz. Sergei's passion for music continued in the New World as well. Here he had fortune to study with Per Danielsson, Jack Wilkins, and Sarasota's own Mike Markaverich. Meanwhile he had countless opportunities to perform solo and with local bands, playing a variety of genres and events. Sergei graduated with Ed degree from University of South Florida (Tampa) and began teaching at Lamarque Elementary. Being there for 6 years, he formed and developed multiple performance groups such as Jazz Combo, Marimba Magic Percussion Ensemble, and Flamenco Guitar Group. Success of the students has earned Sergei Lamarque's Teacher of the Year award. Sergei feels very fortunate to become a part of Southside Elementary. Inspiring the next generation of young musicians while working hand-in-hand with utmost collective of Arts-driven staff has now become a thrilling task at hand.
Amy Lund
Arts Director
Amy Lund has had a lifelong passion for theatre and the arts. She began dancing and participating in theatre at the age of five and went on to earn a degree in Musical Theatre from SUNY Cortland in New York. Over the past five years, Amy has directed five musicals and has performed as an actor in numerous productions throughout her life. She believes in the power of the arts to inspire creativity, build confidence, and bring people together. Amy is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share her love of theatre and the arts with the students and families of Southside Elementary School.