Dr Anita Strezova is a Byzantine scholar, art historian, Program Manager (arts), theologian, and a multidisciplinary artist. She holds a Doctorate (PhD) in Art history and Visual studies from Australian National University and Honours Degree of Master of Arts from Macquarie University. She is an author of two books, 'Autocephaly or Autonomy?' and 'The Impact of Hesychasm on Religious Art in Byzantine and Slavic Lands'. She has also published several journal articles and participated in and chaired international conferences. She has more than 11 years experience teaching in various tertiary institutions and education providers. She is a patient and empathetic teacher that shares knowledge in a creative way to aid students’ grasp on the material while holding their interest. She offers students excellent mentorship and supervision. The feedback of the evaluation for all her tutoring/teaching has been very positive.