Star Academy

Welcome to SETIArtAcademy (SAA), registered and certified in children education in OC/CA, providing both in-house and online programs and services incl Langauge, Art, Crafts and Decorating, and Entertainment.

The centre to learn the Farsi language and creative art for children aged 2 and above.

Founded and nurtured by Setareh Nafisi, a passionate entrepreneur grown up in the education and art community with her big heart and mastery to engaging with children, the Star Academy has aimed to provide the best experience for both children and families since 2017.

Meet our Team

Setareh Nafisi

Founder and Manager

Education:

2015-2017 Child Development degree and Montessori degree

2009-2011 B.A. in English Teaching, Azad University (Tehran NORTH Branch, Iran)

2005-2008 Associate Degree in English language teaching, University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran

Work experience:

2018-2021 Founder and Manager of the SETI Art Academy

2016-2018 Preschool Teacher, Christian Montessori school of Newport Beach

2013-2015 English Language Department Manager, Talash Education Complex

2008-2013 English Language supervisor, Talash Education Complex

2005-2008 English Language Teacher, Mehrdad Language School, Tehran, Iran

SIMA REZAVAND

Supervisor

Education:

2011-2014, M.A. in English Teaching, Tehran Science & Research (Shahroud) Branch, Iran

2009-2011, B.A in English Teaching, Azad University (Tehran North Branch, Iran)

2005-2008, Associate Degree in English Language Teaching, University of Applied Science and Technology, Tehran

Work Experience:

2018-2020 English Language Department Supervisor Talash Educational Complex

2013-2017, English Language Department Supervisor Talash Educational Complex

2008-2013, English Teacher Talash Educational Complex

2005-2008, Administrative Affairs Manager Talash Educational Complex