Sema Oktay -  Children's Choir

ETAC Children's Choir was founded by Sema Oktay in 2021. Among the most important elements that bind every society together are music, choirs, and children.

The choir unites American-Turkish children and the parents who bring them to work every day with excitement. It consists of 30 kids between the ages of 5-11 who meet twice a week for lessons. Every year, they perform at national and social events.

Sema Oktay’s career as a music teacher spans 35 years. She taught music in private schools in North Carolina, California, USA & Istanbul, Turkey. Besides coaching children's choirs, she played violin and piano in various orchestras and groups.

Soner Çakı - Children's Theatre

He was born in Muğla in 1983.  He completed his undergraduate education at Muğla University, Department of Sociology, and his master's degree at the same university with his thesis titled "Changing States of Art and Street Theater in the Age of Consumption". He is one of the founding actors of Muğla Duvar Sahnesi (MDS) and Ankara Yol Atölye.

He took part in many plays with MDS and Yol Atölye, participated in dramaturgy studies, took part in children's plays, storytelling, short films and documentaries, and worked as an instructor and director. His stories, poems and essays have been published in various magazines.

merhabakids

Living abroad and want your child to learn Turkish? We are happy to support you on your journey!

At merhabakids, we understand that learning a new language can be challenging, but we believe that it should also be enjoyable. That's why we have created a program that allows children to expand their vocabulary and improve their Turkish language skills through age-appropriate topics and engaging activities such as drawing, storytelling, and singing. By learning Turkish, children will feel comfortable in any Turkish-speaking environment and will see the beauty of the language.

So why wait? Join us at merhabakids and give your child the gift of language today!

We invite your child to a free trial lesson! Just contact us at contact@merhabakids.org.

Alara Ekin Tezisci - MC

With a strong foundation built at the American Collegiate Institute Izmir, she then went on to graduate from the Sabanci University's Industrial Engineering program.  Their professional journey has included five years of experience as a project manager, tackling challenges at both Vodafone and Mercedes Benz.  While new to the Bay Area, she has already found a sense of belonging and are eager to connect with this dynamic community.