The Shevchenko-Mitt Family

Alex and Kate both grew up in former Soviet Union countries, Ukraine and Kazakhstan respectively, and moved to Canada in their early twenties. Together, they spent over ten years in Toronto and five years in San Francisco before deciding to call Vancouver home with their two children, Stella and Evan.

When they landed in Vancouver in 2018, they started looking for a preschool that would have a structured environment, yet allowed plenty of room for natural development, play, and artistic exploration. “Obviously, Mulgrave checked all the boxes,” Kate explains. “Just a few months into the term, we fell in love with the school and realised that this is the place we want our children to call a second home for the next 12 years of their lives.”

Alex and Kate aren’t the only ones who are fond of Mulgrave. “When our son, Evan, got in the car after the first day of school this year, he said, ‘Mama, today was the best day of my life!’ This says it all!”

Beyond the first day of school, there have already been many memorable moments - particularly the community events. “Our favourite was the Junior School Terry Fox Run last year when parents were invited to participate. The event had such a positive spirit, and the kids keep asking when we are going to have the next one.”

The Shevchenko-Mitt family is inspired to give to Mulgrave as they are strong believers that education has a high impact and the ability to unlock children’s potential. “It’s incredibly humbling to contribute to kids’ formative stages when they develop skills and values that will guide them through their lives.”

For families who are thinking about making a gift to Mulgrave, Alex says, “It is the best investment in the future of your children you can make.”

ALEX SHEVCHENKO AND KATE MITT Parents of Stella, K and Evan, G1 Supporters of the MPower campaign