Maddie Bright

Maddie Bright was born Lidiya Shpachenko in Rostov-on-Don, Russia and spent her early years in a Russian orphanage. She changed her name to Madeleine Lidiya Bright after she was adopted by an American family. Today, she is an American citizen and a resident of Orlando, Florida. A self-described tomboy, Maddie holds a black belt in Karate and enjoys all types of sports and outdoor activities. She also is an active and enthusiastic supporter of the "green" movement, has organized several school wide recycling efforts and maintains her own organic garden.