- May 13, 2026
One year after graduating with his associate's degree, 15-year-old Ormond Beach resident Imronbek Kadirbek obtained his bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration from Daytona State College on Tuesday, May 12.
“I've been studying way more now, the classes are becoming harder, but I am keeping on track with it,” Kadirbek said.
He is currently a sophomore in high school, and has a year and a half of high school remaining. Within the approximate gap year, Kadirbek’s advisor at Daytona State College, Mark Nabors, suggested Kadirbek add another minor to his degree — or perhaps, work towards a second degree.
“Mark (Nabors) mentioned that not everybody is able to graduate with their bachelor’s degree, while still completing high school,” said Imronbek’s mother, Nargiza Ayupova. “It’s very rare, yet now he has room to maybe do an additional minor or even a second bachelor’s degree, that’s amazing.”
When Kadirbek isn’t studying, he is often working on his own business, Blue’s Cleaning Services. The business provides services, such as window cleaning, landscaping and general neighborhood services. He has hired two other young boys as employees, since the demand became too much for Kadirbek to navigate alone. He is saving up for medical school.
“I’ve always believed that time is something you can’t get back, so I didn't want to waste it,” Kadirbek said. “That mindset pushed me to start early with my education, gain real clinical experience and stay focused on my goal of becoming a physician.”
Kadirbek volunteers and shadows at his mom's clinic, Kalon Primary Care and Wellness, located at 598 Sterthaus Drive in Ormond. He observes care, assists with patient intake and interacts with patients anywhere from ages 18 to 100. In addition to his mother, Kadirbek is also shadowing a couple other doctors in primary care.
While working on his capsule project for his bachelor’s degree capstone course, which is the last required course, Kadirbek spent his time at the Conklin Center for the Blind in Daytona Beach. The project is completed once the student identifies a problem within the establishment/organization, comes up with a solution and then presents it to staff, which in this case, will be the Conklin Center.
“As parents, the greatest pride isn’t in the accomplishments themselves, but in seeing your children grow into grounded, focused and determined individuals," Ayupova said.
Imronbek’s older sister, Aziza Kadirbek, graduated high school at 14, and received her associate's degree from DCS at 16. Aziza has been a big help in assisting her younger brother in organizational skills and preparing him for some of the classes he has taken thus far. Aziza referred to herself as Imronbek's “Uber," since she often drives him to and from classes.
Imronbek and Aziza’s younger sister, Jasmina, 11, is following in her sibling’s footsteps. She began college classes this past fall at DSC, as well.
Jasmina has been taking two classes each semester through Florida’s dual enrollment program. She is currently finishing up the sixth grade, where she does half days, and then spends time working on her college classes.
In addition, Jasmina is a competitive figure skater under U.S. Figure Skating. She trains several hours per week and regularly competes in regional competitions. Jasmina plans to follow in her father’s career path; Jasurbek Kadirbekov, is a neurosurgeon from Uzbekistan, and is from a family of neurosurgeons.
“When something is hard, I don’t stop, I keep practicing until I get better, whether it’s a jump on the ice or my academic coursework,” Jasmina said.
Imronbek is still like any other young teenage boy; he enjoys fishing, working out at the gym, practicing Muay Thai and spending time with his family. He says now more than ever, he feels more accomplished and “on top of the world.”
To learn more about his business, visit bluesservice.org.
