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Maria Davou

Director of Studies/English teacher/ Teacher Educator

There is nothing more despicable than respect based on fear

Maria Davou is a teacher, teacher trainer and researcher. She has a BA in Philosophy, Cambridge DELTA, an MA in TESOL, St Michael’s College, Vermont, US and has studied for a PhD in Applied Linguistics at Lancaster University, UK. She has completed EdD courses at the University of Exeter, UK and is now completing her PhD in Athens. She holds an ESRC research award. Her research area is Second Language Acquisition. Her research interests include Language Development, Language Assessment, Multilingualism, Language Teaching and Pedagogy. She is also studying for an MBA in Educational Leadership at the University of Cumbria.

She studied SLA with Suzanne Flynn at MIT, Boston, US and completed an ALTE course on Speaking Assessment with Linda Taylor at the University of Valencia and an EALTA Summer school at the University of Sienna. She has more than twenty-five years experience in teaching, teacher training and syllabus design in Greece, the UK and the US. In Greece she has taught at the Teacher Education Centre, Hellenic American Union and is currently a professor for the Master’s in Applied Linguistics, Hellenic American University. She also teaches for the MA in Creative Writing at the university of Western Macedonia. She works as an educational consultant and an accredited trainer for private schools, publishing houses and Ministries of Education around the world.

Maria has been working as an oral examiner and an item writer for several exam boards. She has given a number of talks in conferences all over the world (AAAL, EALTA, ALTE, ALTAANZ, IATEFL, TESOL among them).

Maria strongly believes that teachers need to re-consider their role in education and learn a lot from their learners. She promotes educational values that have to do with freedom of the individual, student-centered methodologies, respect for the rights of children and the student’s voice in the classroom and the community, multicultural and multilingual environments. Maria has co-developed the innovative language education framework Deeper Learning. She is a co-founder and Trinity CertTESOL tutor for QUALIFY. Maria works against fascism, racism, nationalism, fanaticism, violence and hate speech.

Angelos Evangelidis

Deeper Learning coordinator & Glossomatheia Hub Director

Nigh, sy to see and bye, for ever lie to frye and hide.

Angelos Evangelidis is interested in emancipatory education and in the ways fiction, thought, and writing can unsettle established forms of knowledge and relation and open spaces for embodied transformation.

Their pedagogical practice draws on anarchic, non-hierarchical approaches and an ethics of radical love. They developed the Deeper Learning Program and hold a PhD in Literary, Musical, and Visual Thought from the European Graduate School, where they graduated summa cum laude.

Angel is the author (in two instances co-author) of three Glossobooks—Scribbling, Tale of the Lost Tail, and Monsters Time.

Their first book, a novella, Η πέτρα, was published in Greek by Perispomeni (2025), and a hybrid critical-creative work, Crushed Narrative: The Box, is forthcoming in English.

Vicky Souitsmez

Head Teacher, English Teacher

Mistakes are proof that you are trying!

Vicky entered the fascinating world of teaching more than ten years ago and has been working for Glossomatheia since 2008. She has done training courses and attended seminars on language and background to language learning and teaching, lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching, managing the teaching and learning process.

She is a holder of the TKT Certificate (Teaching Knowledge Test) & the KAL Certificate (Knowledge About Language) held by the University of Cambridge with an excellent grade. She has also attended an Academic Writing and ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Course.

Last but not least, she’s a CELTA holder (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) also held by the University of Cambridge. Vicky is an experienced teacher in all levels and believes that learning is a never-ending process and it can be fun!!!

Stella Theodoropoulou

English Teacher

“Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.” ― Charles Dickens

Stella has studied English language and literature at the University of Athens and has completed her master’s degree in teaching English as a foreign/international language at the Hellenic Open University.

She has attended long-term training courses at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on teaching English to children with dyslexia, educational psychology and teaching English in pre-school and early school age. She has also attended the pioneering language learning framework Deeper Learning.

All the above for one purpose only, so that she can meet her students’ expectations from whom she draws the most important knowledge, that of love and acceptance.

She has worked with all age groups and has acquired theoretical and practical knowledge related to the developmental stage of children and their needs in terms of second/foreign language teaching. She has also prepared many students to participate in language examinations of various organizations.

She loves teaching, reading, travelling, going to museums and archaeological sites, concerts and theatre performances. She also loves animals and helps the animal welfare association in her area.

Kathryn Polemikos

English teacher

"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou

Kathryn Polemikos was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, spending every summer in Greece with family. After graduating from Rockford College with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature she taught at the public high school. In order to pursue her Master of Arts Degree, Kathryn moved to Greece, spurned by her love of the country, and has lived here ever since.

Kathryn has taught English in America and Greece to all levels and abilities. Having grown up fully bilingual, she appreciates the joy of knowing languages and considers it a privilege to help students realize this goal. She is mesmerized by the natural progression of language acquisition and tries to foster this in her teaching. In the end, she believes the greatest privilege of being an educator is helping to create students that will be thoughtful and active citizens, therefore making the world a little bit better place - one student at a time.

Outside of the classroom, Kathryn enjoys a good book, a good walk, a good meal and good company.

Ourania Panaveli

English Teacher
Ourania holds a degree in English Language and Literature from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with additional studies in the field of Special Education and Rehabilitation, and three years of training in arts-based teaching.

Through drama, creative storytelling, music, movement, and visual arts, she supports students in developing their language skills, confidence, creativity, and self-expression. She is deeply committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe and confident to participate, make mistakes, and grow.

She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Leadership, continuing to expand her knowledge and further develop her teaching practice.

Beyond the classroom, she enjoys staying active through exercise and music, and has a special love for animals, travelling and exploring aesthetics through colours, clothing, and personal style. These activities and interests bring her joy, inspiration, renewal, and balance.

Eleni Evangelidi

Inquiring Minds Coordinator

Her motto is , "Think of what you want, not what you are afraid of."

Eleni holds a BA (hons) in Psychology from the American College of Greece, with a minor in Biology and she was also a student at the Math department at the University of Patras. She has also completed her MRes in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Amsterdam.

She is a holder of Cambridge TKT with excellent marks and the Trinity CertTESOL (level 5) teaching qualification. She has been working as a teacher in Glossomatheia for 6 years and has worked as an Activity Leader at Brighton College, UK.

Eleni is fully bilingual. She is interested in Educational Psychology, Neuropsychology and more specifically in issues related to memory and learning. She has presented her work on Epigenetics at the International Medical Education, Health Science and Patient Care Conference, 2020.

She is the designer and coordinator of the English language program 'inquiring Minds', an approach promoting learning English through thematic exploration of developmentally appropriate questions based on learner age.

She has attended several workshops on Teaching English Methodology as well as Special Education programs, learning differences or difficulties. She is a dancer, an athlete and into arts and music.

Kelly Papazoglou

Head Teacher, English Teacher
Kelly is an English teacher specializing in Learning Difficulties. She holds a BA in Classics from the University of Athens, a CertTESOL teaching qualification, and a Master’s Degree in Applied Educational Psychology from Deree-the American College of Greece. She has also completed a specialization program in Special Education and has experience in differentiated instruction and in teaching young learners.

Kelly believes that education can have a powerful impact on children’s lives and is passionate about creating a supportive, inclusive, and enjoyable learning environment for all students. She enjoys learning foreign languages, playing the guitar, and dancing rock ’n’ roll!

Alex Tarran

English Teacher
Alex studied Oriental Studies (Arabic, Aramaic and Syriac) at Oxford University and a Masters in Applied Linguistics at London University (Birkbeck), where he focused on critical, feminist and queer theory, intercultural communication, identity, stance theory, semiotics, multimodal discourse, critical discourse analysis, and psycholinguistics including language acquisition.

A philhellene since his young years and open to the joy of the many intercultural experiences cities like London and Athens can give us, Alex has lived in Athens since 2020. His life-long career before joining Glossomatheia has been in education where he was worked in a range of Greek, UK and international, private sector and public sector roles. His educational specialisms include curriculum design, assessment and certification, regulation and quality, and supporting gifted children and children with special educational needs.

Alex spends his free time in Athens enjoying music, Greek food and dancing, reading and learning new languages (including as a learner of Greek), and walking. He also sits as a Board Member of the Ainos Cultural Society, a society that tries to find positive answers to our modern problems from the wisdom of Byzantine writers and philosophers.

Konstantina Pantelidaki

English Teacher
Konstantina Pantelidaki is an English language teacher who is passionate about unlocking English through stories and play!

She holds a BA in English Language & Literature and an MA in Children’s & Young Adult Literature.

With 5 years of teaching experience, she helps students build confidence, creativity, and a genuine love for the language and her ultimate dream is to write her own children’s picture book one day!

George Georgakoudis

English Teacher

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

George holds a BΑ in English Language and Literature and a BΑ in History and Archaeology, both from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

He also holds a ΜΑ in Teaching English as a Foreign and International Language from the Hellenic Open University, which he completed with a scholarship for academic excellence.

As part of his teaching training, he completed his teaching practice at the 3rd Experimental Primary School of Evosmos, under the supervision of the School of English at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In addition to English, he speaks German and French fluently.

He also holds a certificate in School Psychology and has attended seminars in translation and subtitling. Furthermore, he has participated in creative poetry projects in collaboration with Stockton University.

Eleni Kalpia - Ilia

Head Teacher, English Teacher
Eleni has a BA in English Language and Literature from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an MA in Applied Linguistic - TESOL from Hellenic American University, USA for which she received the President's Award for Academic Achievement.

She also holds an Advanced Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Hellenic American College and an Advanced Professional Certificate in Diagnosis and Intervention of Specific Learning Difficulties accredited by Pearson. In addition, she is a certified oral and written examiner for Hellenic American University English examinations and has attended numerous seminars and workshops relevant to her field.

Eleni is interested in enhancing learners' creativity, autonomy, and love for the English language as a means for self-expression, connection with the world, and intercultural communication.

She is into poetry and creative writing with participation in publications during her undergraduate studies and has also participated in group photography exhibitions.

She likes comedy, playing music, singing, and travelling.

Danielle Spyros

English Teacher

“When children feel valued, challenged and inspired, they discover just how much they are capable of.”

Learning should feel like an adventure, not a chore.” This is the philosophy I bring to my classroom every day. I am passionate about creating joyful, engaging and purposeful learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence and help children discover their voice.

I am an Australian-trained Primary Teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) from The University of Notre Dame Australia, with experience teaching students from grades kindergarten to grade 6. My teaching experience has shaped my belief that every child learns differently and that great teaching begins with understanding and celebrating each student’s individual strengths.

I am committed to continually developing my practice through professional learning in autism, child development, behaviour, student wellbeing, literacy and phonics. My professional learning has included Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child, Paul Dix’s approaches to relational behaviour, Teaching English language learner (TELL) course and evidence-informed phonics programs such as InitiaLit. I bring my Australian teaching experience, Greek connection and international outlook to creating learning experiences that are meaningful, inclusive and inspiring.

Giannis Athanassiou

English Teacher
Giannis was born in London. He is a graduate of the faculty of Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy of Law. He is studying Philology, as a second Bachelor’s degree, at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Yannis participated for three years in the Workshop of Creating Writing that is organized by Patakis Publications. Short stories of his have been published in literary magazines and edited volumes. He is interested in the role of literature in education and the revamping of its teaching methodology, so that it can stimulate the interest of learners, while contributing in a deeper understanding of the taught language.

He believes that if you teach a subject you are passionate about, you can make learners fall in love with it.

Faye Savva

English Teacher

I’d rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance — E. E. Cummings

Faye holds a BA in English Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MA in Applied Linguistics from the Hellenic American University and a second MA in Anglophone Literature and Culture from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked in many language schools and colleges, and regularly attends seminars on contemporary methods of teaching and educational psychology.

Faye believes that the best way to learn English is through creative writing, music, games and self-exploration. She prioritizes students’ needs and aims to create a learning environment of respect and solidarity, where students feel happy, self-confident, accepted and free to make their own choices. For all these reasons, she wanted to become a member of Glossomatheia—and because of her love for Glossobooks, of course!

Faye enjoys watching movies, drawing, listening to radio dramas, playing board games, walking around Athens in summer and tasting different types of cuisines, always wondering how these experiences can be integrated into her next lesson.

Maria Sideri

English Teacher

"I am convinced that the best learning takes place when the learner takes charge. Seymour Papert"

Maria Sideri is in her final year of studies in English Language Teaching (ELT) at the University of Essex. Over the past seven years, she has gained experience as an English tutor, delivering personalized private lessons tailored to her students' needs.

Deeply committed to continuous professional development, Maria has attended TESOL training seminars at the Hellenic American Union (HAU) and is currently pursuing a specialized program in Special Education and Inclusive Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

Passionate about words and storytelling, she completed the specialized seminar "Fairy Tale and Hidden Symbols" at IEK DELTA (in collaboration with iWrite Publications), and is a published co-author in the collective volume "15 Dark Fairy Tales" (iWrite Publications). Her goal is to bring this creative and inclusive spark into the classroom, encouraging every student to find their own voice and discover the magic of learning the English language.

Tatiana Tsironi

English Teacher

Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly. Morticia Addams

Tatiana Tsironi is a trilingual teacher, whose love for teaching started at ‘ Collège Franco-Hellènique Saint- Paul’. With a master I degree from the prestigious Sorbonne University, and a Bachelor’s degree from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she specialized in English and French language and literature she is also a skilled IB literature tutor.

Her academic background is further enriched by her active participation in numerous seminars, workshops, and conferences, focusing on the latest developments in language teaching, innovative pedagogical methods, and educational technologies.

Through her innovative teaching methods and infectious enthusiasm for languages, Tatiana Tsironi is not only shaping the minds of her students but also fostering a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom. Her dedication to creating a colorful and inspiring learning environment empowers her students to reach their full potential while fostering a love for learning.

Mata Marra

English Teacher

" In sunbeams and raindrops, within words , while swaying and playing, children find their paths. Let's go with them!"

Μata Marra studied dance and attended courses on puppetry, drama in education, yoga and English language .

She worked with the National Theater of Greece, Gaia and Greek children's art museums, Kalogeropoulou and MorfesEkfrasis theaters, Ancient Orchesis study group, theatrical group of Deaf "Crazy Colours", schools and more.

She has written articles for the “Contemporary Kindergarden” magazine and she has given seminars to educators on the use of creative movement as a learning tool. She teaches creative movement to children and adults.She teaches English through arts to young children.

With the "Thea-tree" artistic group, she gives performances for young children, in english.

Vanita Stratigopoulou

English Teacher
Vanita holds a BA in English Literature from the American College of Greece (Deree) and an MA in Education Management from Keele University, UK. She has been teaching English as a foreign language for the past 30 years — and apparently still hasn’t had enough!

Most of her teaching experience has been with B2–C2 students, helping them navigate the sometimes mysterious world of advanced English with patience, enthusiasm and a healthy sense of humor. She is results-oriented, but firmly believes that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to teaching. She adapts her methods to the needs of each class and, whenever necessary, to each individual student. Over the years, she has developed strong and lasting bonds with her students — some of whom may now be old enough to teach her a thing or two!!!

  When she’s not teaching, Vanita is an avid traveler, a dedicated runner and a workout enthusiast. She also loves movies and TV series, which means she can discuss everything from Shakespeare to the latest Netflix obsession — preferably in English.

In short, she teaches English, loves people, loves learning, loves travelling, and has been running for 30 years… both professionally and occasionally literally….

Aggeliki Megariti

English Teacher

“Every perfect traveler always creates the country where they travel” Nikos Kazantzakis

Angeliki holds a BA in English Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with the highest distinction and a scholarship for academic excellence. She has completed an M.Ed. in Teaching English as an International Language at HOU, as well as an M.Phil. in Children’s Literature at Trinity College Dublin.

She was awarded a scholarship to spend a summer at Yale University as a research fellow, where she conducted research for her second dissertation. She is now preparing to pursue a PhD.

She has also earned the Trinity CertTESOL teaching qualification and taken part in several seminars on educational drama, psychology, learning difficulties, and Deeper Learning. Her love of stories has led her to a year-long Fairytale Creative Writing workshop, as well as a summer course on Fairytales and their Retellings at UCL in London.

Passionate about fairytales and mysteries, Angeliki enjoys escape rooms, creative writing, reading, going to the theatre and travelling. She loves to teach in ways that make learning a shared journey, inviting her students to become fellow travellers as they explore language, stories, and imagination together.

Simos Kalfas

Teacher of English
Simos holds an MSci in Biochemistry from University College London and is currently studying Political Science and Sociology in the National Kapodistrian University of Athens.

After completing his IB diploma, he spent 7 years in London studying and working in the field of Biochemistry. Having returned to Athens, he is focusing on exploring his interests that didn’t get a chance to flourish, mainly through his masters and pursuing teaching.

He sees teaching English as the perfect platform for reading and talking about a wide variety of subjects and issues, in a way tailored to each student’s aspirations as closely as possible. Based on his personal experience, he deeply believes that language learning is most effective when the language is actually being used in real situations.

The best method to simulate that in a classroom is to read, play, and talk in ways that are naturally engaging. This is the atmosphere Simos strives to create in each of his classes.

Christina Konti

Teacher of English
Christina Konti is a graduate of the Department of English Language and Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and of the Department of Philosophy, Education and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKΠΑ), where she specialised in Psychology.

She also holds a Master’s degree in Career Guidance and Counselling from ΕΚΠA.

She has worked as an English language teacher in the private sector, as a piano teacher at a Music High School, and as a teacher of Greek as a foreign language in Virginia, USA. She is the author of two books: the novel “Paper Friends”, published in Cyprus in 2008, and “FUGAE”, a collection of short stories published in April 2026 by Mov Skiouros Publishing. Chronicles and articles of hers have also been published in the regional press.

Katerina Aspioti

Head Teacher, English Teacher
Katerina is a graduate of the faculty of English Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds an MA in Technologies of Learning and Communication and STEAM Education. She is a dedicated and passionate educator with extensive experience in teaching English to a diverse range of learners.

With nearly 15 years of teaching experience, she has worked with adult learners, teenagers, and young learners, fostering their language skills and promoting a love for English.

She has attended various teaching method and creativity seminars. She continually seeks opportunities to enhance her teaching strategies and create dynamic and engaging learning experiences for her students.

As a lifelong learner herself, Katerina believes that education is a transformative process that empowers both students and teachers to make a positive impact on the world. She prioritizes the development of critical thinking skills, self-expression, and experiential learning in her classroom, encouraging students to explore, question, and discover.

Maria Elioti

English Teacher
Maria is a graduate student of the faculty of English language and literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She has successfully completed the practical teaching course of the faculty at Glossomatheia. She is greatly interested in the general involvement in different fields through the foreign language learning process and in building children’s awareness of social, scientific and environmental issues.

She believes that foreign languages can become a part of the student’s linguistic identity when they come in contact with the target language’s culture and interesting topics that allow for its natural acquisition.

Maria loves literature and writing, nature, philosophy and science, so she wants to incorporate them in her lessons!

Anna-Maria Lamprianou

English Teacher
Anna-Maria, grown up in Piraeus, is an undergraduate student of the English Language and Literature Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) who looks forward to further developing her knowledge and skills through the magical experience of teaching and collaborating with learners.

Having a strong enthusiasm for anything related to art and creative expression, she firmly believes that education can be a fun and stimulating journey which embraces learners' interests, inspiring them to broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding of the world.

For Anna-Maria, it is important that every classroom feels a safe and respectful environment where everyone is comfortable speaking their own minds, while cultivating values such as empathy, awareness and openness.

Pelina Petrocheilou

English Teacher
I studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the Faculty of Russian Language and Philology and Slavic Studies. I am also a holder of Trinity CertTESOL (level 5) teaching qualification.

For me teaching is not just a work but a passion that I always wanted to fulfill. I love working with children while making the learning process fun, interactive and adjustable to every student’s need. Creativity and patience are key words of me.

I love traveling and exploring the world, learning about different cultures and language.

Marialena Varela

English Teacher

“Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.”

Marialena graduated from the English Language and Literature Department in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is also a postgraduate student in Lancaster University and is completing her first novella as part of her portfolio for an MA in Creative Writing. She has been teaching English as a second language for 15 years and believes that teaching is a creative process that needs to break the established notions and focus on acquiring the language naturally through literature, films, songs, art, drama etc.

Marialena has also completed a Film Directing seminar and has directed a short film. She also writes poems and short stories and likes to encourage students to embrace their creative aspect.

She is convinced that all the beautiful nuances of a language do not fit in the confined spaces of regular textbooks and the acquiring process is an exciting journey that entails so much more than just grammatical rules and structures.

Among her interests is volunteering in an animal welfare group because she believes in a world where every living creature is treated with kindness and dignity.

Chrysanthi Mattheou

English Teacher

Language is the key to a world of endless possibilities.

Chrysanthi is an experienced and dedicated English language teacher who has been guiding learners of all ages since 1992. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from the American College of Greece.

She has also attended seminars in teaching English in primary schools (CELT), specialized seminars in pedagogy and oral skills (British Council), and seminars in the use of oral skills in Intermediate and Advanced levels (Profile).

Throughout her career, she has worked in foreign language centers as well as private schools, teaching all levels- from young learners to adults- and preparing students to participate in language examinations of various organizations. Her English language expertise also shows through her work in Vocational Institutes where she taught specialized terminology for adults. She also has experience working as a legal translator for well renowned publications.

Chrysanthi is highly skilled in teaching in multicultural classrooms and inspiring unity and collaboration among students of different nationalities. She teaches respect and care for others in a safe and friendly environment where students feel free to express themselves, inspiring trust, encouraging and promoting critical thinking and creativity.

Panagiotis Georgantas

English teacher

Encourage your kids because you have no idea what they are truly capable of

Panagiotis holds a BA in English Language and Literature from Hellenic American University, minoring Translation, and he is currently a student in the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics/TESOL program at the same university.

He has successfully completed the TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test), and KAL (Knowledge about Language) held by the University of Cambridge, while he is also a holder of the Advanced Diploma in TESOL - LEVEL 5 (Methodology / Language Awareness).

Panagiotis has also attended the two-year program in Translation at Hellenic American College, while he has been working as a freelance translator since 2015, volunteering in various projects such as offering translation services to the website of Faros.

He is a lifelong learner and has taken part in numerous educational seminars on teaching children with learning difficulties such as Dyslexia and ADHD, as well as webinars held by the British Council such as Teaching for Success – Exploring English – English in Early Childhood, etc.

He is also interested in stories, music, and drama in education and has completed relevant courses held by National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has been teaching in Glossomatheia since 2014.

Nefeli- Maria Andredaki

English teacher

“Your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else.” Toni Morrison

Maria-Nefeli Andredaki is a graduate of the Department of English Language and Literature from the University of Athens. She successfully completed her practicum at Glossomatheia.

She has attended psychology seminars at Panteion University and currently volunteers at an English online magazine as second Editor-in-Chief and columnist. She is passionate about books, writing and amplifying marginalized voices.

She believes that children’s literature is the key to eliminating discrimination everywhere.

Zoe Boxill

English teacher
Zoe is a graduate student at the American College of Greece in the Adolescent and Childhood Psychology program. She received her BA from Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a focus in Education and Black Studies. She came to Athens from Columbus, Ohio through an English teaching fellowship offered at the American College and has remained a resident since 2025.

Prior to her secondary education, Zoe worked as a childcare provider for 8 years and continues to provide thoughtful academic experiences for students of all ages. As an educator Zoe utilizes literary practices and self expression in her classroom experience. Play pedagogy, which centers games and hands-on activities, is Zoe’s primary class structure. Other focuses include creative output through storytelling, such as comics, journals, and theater.

Zoe enjoys reading, writing, playing guitar, listening to music, and playing sports in her free time. She is looking forward to teaching and taking more classes this upcoming school year.

Stella Alikioti

English Teacher

The person who says something is impossible should not interrupt the person who is doing it.

Stella is a BA graduate from New York College with special merits in Business English and Marketing. She is a CELTA certified teacher and she loves travelling and teaching English in highly diverse contexts.

She has been working as an online and onsite ESL tutor ever since 2010. She has attended seminars and training courses on SEN (special educational needs), CLT (communicative approach teaching), Mono and Multi – lingual ESL classroom approach and Teaching through Drama in Melbourne, Birmingham and Hellas.

She has completed and acquired certificates on the core modules of TKT 1, 2 & 3 held by the University of Cambridge, as well as, the specialist module TKT KAL with an embedded ESP course (English for Specific Purposes) and Academic Writing. She speaks 4 languages and is currently learning Swedish and Python Programming Language.

She has attended various courses on drawing, philosophy, and creative drama. She is currently attending an online course on Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges (Lund University) and has recently completed an online course on Digital Learning (Deakin University, Australia).

She loves learning new things and meeting new people and her favourite motto is: “The person who says something is impossible should not interrupt the person who is doing it.”

Elissavet Neonaki

English Teacher
Elissavet is a graduate of Graphic Design & Visual Communication at the University of West Attica and she has worked both as a graphic designer and a graphic arts technologist while participating in several art exhibitions, seminars, and workshops.

Having been engaged with English for many years, her love for it grew even stronger when she combined it with topics of personal interest, discovering the learning process that worked best for her. This is what she found in Glossomatheia’s Deeper Learning course she attended, and what made her fall in love with the program. She aims to share this spark with her own learners as well.

Language learning is a never-ending pursuit for her: she is fluent in Italian, currently learning French, fascinated by the connections and depth of languages. She loves theatre, mathematics, literature, book design, painting, photography, and concerts. She is confident she'll remain a lifelong learner.

Nicole Thanou

English Teacher
Nicole, a U.S.-born English teacher of Greek heritage, has been passionate about languages from an early age. She aLao studied German and later earned a degree in German Language and Literature at EKPA, as well as a CELTA certification at the British Council.

Since 2011 she has taught learners of all ages and levels, specializing in learner-centered, customized language training, and teacher development with approaches like Dogme and TBLT.

Beyond teaching, she loves cinema, series, reading, traveling, and her two cats. She values creativity, curiosity, and connection and these passions shape both her personal life and the way she approaches teaching.

Nikolas Mougios

English Teacher
Nicolas studied History and Philosophy of Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as Journalism at the Center for Sports Journalism. He is CELTA-certified by the British Council and has been working as an independent English instructor since 2015, teaching students of all ages and levels.

His lessons focus on student-centered learning, encouraging confidence, critical thinking, and effective communication. He’s especially interested in language as a bridge between cultures and believes empathy and supportive interaction are key in education.

Outside the classroom, Nicolas has a strong creative side—he’s been composing music since his teenage years—and he’s also a big fan of films, gaming, football, nature, and traveling. When he’s not teaching, hiking on a mountain somewhere or hanging out with friends, he’s usually spending time with his partner and two cats, who make sure life never gets boring.

Anthia Flerianou

English Teacher
Anthia Flerianou holds a Master in Naval Architecture and Engineering. While completing her studies, she started teaching children English. She is a passionate educator with extensive experience in teaching kids.

She is greatly interested in Chinese culture and literature. She also attended a summer seminar “Teaching Chinese to foreigners” in Beijing. As she can speak Chinese, she also teaches the Greek language to Chinese speaking people.

She loves travelling and exchanging experiences.

Anthia believes that the most important goal, is to make learning fun, once this is achieved, school will be children’s favourite place to be.

Panagiota Vampoula

English Teacher

“Whatever you do in life, if you support it with passion and embrace it with love, it is certain that your goal has been accomplished!”

Panagiota has been teaching English since 1992. She is a DOTE RSA (Diploma for Overseas Teachers of English), CELTA, Train the Trainer, Introductory Methods Course and Translation from and into Greek Certificate of Proficiency in English holder.

She has just completed the Master`s in Applied Linguistics TESOL (MAAL TESOL ) , (2021_2023). She has attented numerous seminars e.g. Classroom Management, the Methodology of the English Language Teaching, Students’ Learning Difficulties, Technology in the English Language Teaching, Online Teaching, and Teaching English to Students with Dyslexia (University of Athens).

She has worked as a Director of Studies, she has done volunteer teaching in multilingual classes and she has worked as an English teacher in Bradfield College and Oxford Brookes University in the UK. She is a Speaking Examiner for Hellenic American Union (HAU), University of Cambridge English Language Assessment, Esolnet Hellas and an Online Speaking and Writing Examiner for OIETC, an examination body in the UK. She is also a CertTESOL Course Tutor for Qualify.

Panagiota has a strong personality but she is a sensitive person as well, she is passionate with her work, she likes setting new goals and evolving, she loves reading, cooking, meeting her friends, taking care of her family and relaxing by the sea while enjoying the sunset.

Nagia Chatzigianni

English Teacher
Naya is an English Teacher, an educator and an artist.

She holds a University Degree in Pedagogy, Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Studies. She has has been teaching in schools in the Uk, London and also had the amazing experience of being an educator in a forest school.

She has been teaching children of different age groups in Greece, working in kindergarten and primary schools. Furthermore, she has participated in a Unesco exchanging program as a selected volunteer in teaching children in the small villages of Holloko in Hungary ( European Voluntary Teaching Program in English Language -EVS ) and had an Internship as a practicioner in teaching English in kindergarten , in Brno, Czech Republic .

She holds a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and has completed the Key Stage Teaching Course , as well as attending several seminars like Safeguarding Children, Paediatric First Aid Training British Red Cross (UK) and more. She loves fine arts and embodies crafts, music and kinaesthetic activities in her lessons, in order to help students express themselves, learn English in a variety of ways and enjoy the whole process of learning !

She believes that being a teacher, sharing knowledge, love, light and kindness, contributes to making this world a better place. Because children can do this, they are the future.

You may say she is a dreamer , but she is not the only one .

Thanos Theodoridis

English Teacher
Thanos Theodoridis is an educator of English and Greek as a foreign language, a translator, and a text editor. He studied at the Department of Turkish Studies and Modern Asian Studies, with a major track in Social, Historical, Strategic Studies and Geopolitical Analysis (NKUA), and at the Department of English Language and Literature (NKUA).

He also completed a Master’s degree in Political Science and Sociology, specializing in Political Theory and Political Analysis (NKUA). Currently, he is a doctoral candidate at the Department of Sociology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), researching algorithmic governance, digital care platforms, and processes of subjectification in contemporary neoliberal technoculture.

A passionate linguaphile, Thanos speaks French, Spanish and Turkish alongside English and Greek, viewing language as an evolving bridge between cultures, histories, and worldviews. In his educational practice, he bridges Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) with the traditions of critical pedagogy and critical theory.

Moving beyond instrumental language teaching, he approaches education as an emancipatory praxis—a space for nurturing free thought, critical literacy, and collective consciousness aimed at questioning and dismantling oppressive social structures. Deeply committed—both inside and outside the classroom—to anti-fascist, anti-racist, and anti-patriarchal values, Thanos equips learners not merely with advanced communicative and academic proficiency, but with the analytical depth needed to navigate, critique, and transform the world around them.

Vana Zachari

English Teacher
I have been teaching and translating since 1998.I have an interest in philosophy and travelling and these are the fields in which I specialize as a translator.I am fond of children and I cherish the way they look upon the world.I have taught all levels at accredited language schools for the past 25 years.

I am a holder of a CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE IN TRANSLATION,DIPLOMAIN TRANSLATION,CERTIFICATE IN BRIRISH STUDIES,CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING BY BRITISH COUNCIL.

Ι have attended numerous seminars,workshops on teaching,methodology and learning difficulties.I am a holder of Cambridge TKT with top scores.

I have been exercising and dancing.I am married and I have a daughter.

Anna Fritzela

English Teacher
Anna was born in Piraeus and describes herself as a typical member of generation X. She has been in EFL for over 25 years and takes pride in her role as a mother of three and a foster mum of numerous cats.

Her career in the EFL started in Piraeus at the Papaeliou schools of Foreign Languages as an RSA / Cambridge Certificate of Overseas Teachers of English holder and taught students of all levels, ages and educational backgrounds.

She has been a member in the Glossomatheia teaching team for two years and aspires to improve both as a person and an ELT tutor. Currently, she is training for Academic Manager with International House World.

Verra Travlou

English Teacher
Vera Travlou guides her students to learn through curiosity, confidence, and discovery — believing that language learning flourishes when curiosity leads the way.

With over 25 years of experience teaching English in Greece and abroad, she combines deep professional expertise with a genuine passion for meaningful education. She holds the Cambridge DELTA – Postgraduate Diploma in English Language Teaching, University of Cambridge, and has taught in China, Egypt, Serbia, and Greece, gaining rich insight into how learners grow and thrive across diverse cultural contexts.

Vera’s teaching philosophy is grounded in empathy, creativity, and learner autonomy. She fosters a calm, engaging classroom environment where students feel encouraged to explore, express themselves, and build both confidence and communication skills.

Georgina Boultadaki

French Teacher
Georgina is a graduate of the Jeanne d’Arc Greek-French School, the Department of French Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and the IASMOS Higher Drama School.

She completed her teaching internship at Ionidios School, where she taught French to middle school students, as well as at the Laskaridis Foundation, where she was involved in the development and implementation of educational programmes.

Alongside her academic and teaching background, Georgina is actively involved in theatre. She is particularly interested in combining theatre and theatrical play with language teaching, creating a more creative, experiential and engaging learning environment.

Maro Liapi

English Teacher
Maro is a graduate of the Department of English Language and Literature of Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has lived and worked abroad, with starting point Czech Republic, where she participated in the Erasmus program and attended poetry and literature courses, and Malta where she worked in English speaking positions, resulting in mingling with the locals.

She's actively engaged with music. She is a guitar player and a song writer. She is also a professional singer, the leading vocalist of her group Lotus Flower, as well as singer at several musical combos. Her musical engagement, her passion for jazz and the embodiment of music in education, is an academic motive that fascinates her.

Her motto is "Art can be a magical educational tool and a unique means that makes English learning a fun activity. Through experientalism, English has to be a-looking forward- moment for the learner, and not an asthmatic chase of certificates".

Eva Kalagasidi

English Teacher
Eva is a graduate of English Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During her studies, she had the opportunity to further develop her academic and cultural perspective through studying in France. She also completed an English Teaching Bootcamp, gaining additional practical experience and insight into teaching English as a foreign language.

With a deep interest in literature and poetry, she is passionate about exploring the power of language and creative expression. She aspires to be a teacher who earns the trust of her students, creating a classroom environment where they feel safe, respected, and encouraged to communicate openly.

Her goal is to inspire students not only to learn but also to discover their own voices through language. She values what her students have to share, considering their voices and experiences an inseparable part of the learning process.

Azat Dοurgoutian

Teacher of French

Azat is a graduate of the French Philology department of the Kapodistrian University of Athens and has attended courses at the University of Lyon at Lyon Lumière 2 with an emphasis on oral and written language and French culture.

She has been a coordinator of all levels for a number of years at the Papaeliou School and has 25 years of teaching experience at all levels. She has also worked in TEE and IEK in the aesthetic, tourism and shipping sectors. She is an approved examiner for the language proficiency certificates DELF, DALF, SORBONNE of the French Institute of Athens.

She holds a Proficiency-University of Cambridge as well as a computer proficiency certificate.

She has attended seminars and trainings as well as the 9-month School Psychology seminar of the University of the Aegean. She enjoys keeping up to date with new teaching methods and using digital teaching methods to engage her students. She speaks 4 languages French, English, Armenian and Italian.

Lena Papatheodorou

Professeure de Francais
Je m'appelle Lena Papatheodorou et je suis diplômée de l'Université d'Athènes, à la faculté de la Langue et Littérature Française. J'ai également étudié le théâtre à l'école d'art dramatique Kabanelli.

Pour moi, le français et le théâtre sont liés et c'est pourquoi j'incorpore l'art du théâtre dans mes cours avec des jeux théâtraux, des exercices de concentration, de l'improvisation, etc. La langue est un organisme vivant, elle ne peut pas se limiter aux livres.

J'aime travailler avec les enfants et j'ai traité des étapes du développement dans les premières années.

Je suis maman depuis quatre ans maintenant, ce qui a changé ma perspective et je pense que cela m'aidera encore plus dans mon travail avec les enfants. Je parle aussi anglais et allemand car j'ai vécu quelques années en Allemagne.

La phrase qui m’ exprime est la citation de Maria Montessori : Si un enfant ne peut pas apprendre comme nous enseignons, nous devrions peut-être enseigner comment il apprend.

Nikoletta Tsouri

French teacher

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Nicoletta a fait ses études au département de Langue et Littérature françaises à l'Université nationale d'Athènes. Elle a une longue expérience dans l'enseignement de la langue française.

Elle a suivi le département de traduction de l'Institut français ainsi que des stages sur la psychologie et les troubles de l'apprentissage chez les enfants et les adolescents. Elle enseigne depuis longtemps à des élèves de tous niveaux dans des centres de langues étrangères.

Elle essaie de mettre les élèves en contact avec la culture et la civilisation françaises. Elle adore le théâtre, la lecture et les voyages, et toute expérience l'aide à devenir meilleure en tant que personne et enseignante.

Stelios Bogiatzidakis

Teacher of French
Je m’appelle Stelios Bogiatzidakis, je suis diplômé de l’École franco-hellénique du Pirée « Saint-Paul » et titulaire de diplôme du département de langue et de littérature françaises de l’Université d’Athènes. J’ai ensuite poursuivi mes études en France, où j’ai obtenu une Maîtrise et un Master 2 en Traduction bilingue professionnelle à l’Université « Paul-Valéry 3 » de Montpellier, en France, ainsi qu’un Master 2 en Didactique du FLE dans l’Éducation et l’Entreprise à l'Université d'Artois. Je suis également examinateur et correcteur certifié des diplômes de l’Institut français de Grèce.

Je suis musicien amateur, j’écris de la poésie et j’enseigne les échecs aux enfants.

Pour moi, la France et la langue française, c'est tout. Une expérience vécue, une seconde patrie et une langue parallèle au grec, des langues qui m’ont façonné. C’est ce sentiment que je transmets dans l’enseignement et, avec le même amour avec lequel j’ai grandi dans cette culture, je veux le donner aux élèves afin qu’ils découvrent cette culture et en fassent partie.

Si je peux, ne serait-ce qu’un peu, transmettre le même sentiment qu’éprouvait Albert Camus lorsqu’il disait “Ma patrie, c’est la langue française” et permettre aux élèves de le vivre, alors je ressens du bonheur.

Stella Avtzoglou

German Teacher
Stella is a German language teacher who grew up in Germany, where she also attended a German school. Upon returning to Greece, she studied at the Department of German Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Linguistics and the Didactics of German as a Foreign Language.

Her teaching experience includes students of different age groups and proficiency levels, ranging from children and teenagers to adults.

For Stella, German is not just about grammar and vocabulary. It is also a wonderful way to discover a different culture, explore a new way of thinking, and open another window to the world. That is why she enjoys creating a friendly and supportive environment where every student feels comfortable speaking, making mistakes, asking questions, developing their skills and—most importantly—enjoying the learning process.

And when she is not in the classroom, you will probably find her with a book in her hands. She particularly enjoys psychological thrillers and classic literature, while in her free time, she also enjoys writing.

Christina-Penelope Papageorgiou

German Teacher
Christina-Penelope Papageorgiou has studied German language and literature in the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and in Munich (Ludwig-Maximilian University). At the age of five, she moved to Germany, and she attended a German and a Greek school for five years Currently, she is studying German as a foreign language in the Hellenic Open University in order to pursue her master degree.

She has attended long term-courses with focus on school psychology and education. Her favourite teaching method is to teach through interaction using short stories, fairy tales, and board games. She has experience with all levels and all age groups.

Her teaching goal is to make students love foreign languages and be independent when it comes to using German in daily life. Besides German, she also speaks English and Spanish fluently. She loves learning languages, reading books, dancing, singing, doing sports, travelling and enjoying time with good friends.

Nikos Lapokonstantakis

English & German Teacher
I have studied German Language and Literature at the University of Athens, have a teaching permit for English and currently I am doing my Master’s at the German department on “Interfaces of Linguistics & Didactics".

Since childhood, I have shown interest in language learning, so I speak English and German with native-like fluency, while I adequately speak French too.

I also have experience in teaching since 2018. I have taught privately, in language schools and since 2021, I have been teaching online with kids and teens from all over the world.

Ι am interested on how linguistics can be applied in foreign language education. I specialize in (socio)phonetics and pronunciation teaching. I believe in alternative pedagogies, that put students at the center of the learning process and enable them to collaborate, research and feel for others.

In my free time, I like to have deep conversations with friends, play video games, hike or find new ways to optimise my language lessons.

Aggeliki Zika

English Teacher
Aggeliki Zika has a degree in Philosophy Pedagogy and Psychology from EKPA University.

Now she is doing her master’s in History and Philosophy of Science.

She is into music and plays the flute and sings. She has been working with children since she was 15 years old. She also does puppet theatre and theatrical and musical games.

Christina Tsironi

German Teacher
I am a graduate of the Department of German Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, minoring in Translation and I hold a master Degree in translation Studies. I have attended Seminars in Special Educaton und Psychology. In adittion to English and German, I also speak Spanish.

I work as a German Teacher in the private sector for more than 24 years.

I teach German to children and adults. I strongly believe that there no boundaries in learning and I am trying to prove this every day to my students. When you teach your passion, you make your students love this too.

I love reading, travelling and learning foreign Languages!

Irina Bulatova

Teacher of Rusian

Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel. (Socrates)

I am originally from Russia. There, I received a philological education and worked in my field in middle and high school.

After moving to Greece, I began teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL) and simultaneously validated my Russian diploma to be equivalent to a degree from the Faculty of Russian Philology and Slavic Studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

To stay updated on developments in the field of teaching Russian as a Foreign Language, I participate in specialized seminars every year. They are organized by leading Russian universities that focus on RFL methodology.

I prepare my students for the TRFL exam, but the most important thing for me is to spark an interest in learning the Russian language and a love for the country and its culture. I strive to establish respectful and friendly relationships with all my students.

Vicky Serti

Teacher of Spanish
Me llamo Vicky Serti, nací en El Pireo pero crecí en Venezuela donde terminé el Bachillerato. Soy profesora de español graduada en Lengua y Filología Española de la Universidad Nacional y Kapodistríaca de Atenas.

Soy examinadora oral de la lengua española y participo en las jornadas didácticas para profesores de español.

Me encanta viajar y conocer culturas nuevas.

Katerina Stathouli

Teacher of Spanish

¨Lo que logramos internamente cambiará nuestra realidad exterior ¨ (Plutarco)

Katerina Stathouli se graduó en la escuela militar de suboficiales y durante su carrera en el ejercito griego estudió “Literatura española” en la Universidad Nacional y Kapodistríaca de Atenas.

Habla 3 lenguas extranjeras inglés, alemán y español y ha asistido a seminarios de la cultura española y de la Enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera.

Soporta el aprendizaje de idiomas como medio del enriquecimiento tanto cognitivo como cultural y cree en el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

Es una bailarina aficionada, ama las bellas artes especialmente el teatro y la pintura.

Natalie Minioti

Italian Teacher
My name is Natalie and I was born in Athens. I studied Italian Language and Literature at the University of Thessaloniki and at the Leonardo Da Vinci School in Florence and Rome.

My master's degree and doctoral dissertation are in Theatre Studies, specializing in European theatre and the reception of ancient drama on the contemporary European stage. In addition to Italian language and culture, I teach theatre history and theory at the university and in acting schools.

I have published two monographs: Theatrical Performances at the Syracuse Festival in its Early Years of Operation (1914-1939), Kardamitsa Publications, and The Contribution of Eleni Varopoulou to Theatre Criticism (1974-1992), Nefeli Publications. My recent research interest focuses on the theatrical work of Nobel laureate Dario Fo and his wife Franca Rame.

Neli Tzanidaki

Italian Teacher
Neli studied Italian Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and teaches Italian to children from 3 years old and to adults.

She has attended numerous seminars including: Preschool age and foreign language, ADHD/dyslexia and foreign languages, Teaching adults, Teaching Italian as a foreign language, Translation and interpreting of Italian language, FAST method and foreign language.

She collaborates with the Italian School of Athens as a teacher of the post – school program and she is responsible for the classes of third, fourth and fifth grade children. At the same time, she collaborates with translation agencies as italian translator and interpreter.

She loves children, traveling, theatre, Tae-kwon-do and spaghetti with pesto!

Nikolaos Kourousis

Teacher of Chinese
Nicholas comes from a Sino-Greek family therefore both Greek and Chinese are his basic mother languages.

He has studied and worked in Ludong University of Yantai, China and is currently teaching at the university of Piraeus for the postgraduate students of International and European Studies.

He has his own travel agency Gang Long Travels and works with many companies as a translator, a guide and an intermediate.

Silvana Gkioka

English Teacher
Silvana is an English teacher with a genuine passion for teaching and a strong interest in creativity and artistic expression. Her studies at the Athens School of Fine Arts have naturally influenced her approach to education, as she believes that creativity can make language learning more engaging and give students new ways to communicate and express themselves.

She particularly enjoys working with children and creating a warm, encouraging environment where curiosity, imagination and confidence can develop naturally. For Silvana, learning a language goes beyond developing communication skills, it is also an opportunity to explore new ideas and discover different perspectives.

She approaches teaching with enthusiasm and care, finding great fulfilment in watching her students grow in confidence and develop their own relationship with the language.

Eirini Bragka

English and Russian Teacher
My name is Eirini and I am a strong supporter of life-long learning. I am a graduate student of the Department of Russian Language and Literature at NKUA (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and I am, also, a Celta certified teacher (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages by Cambridge University).

Currently, I am studying English language and literature at NKUA.

I love inspiring my students, who, in turn, become an inspiration for me. I find teaching a reviving adventure, as every time I find myself in front of a class I encounter challenges together with joy.

Afroditi Papantinou

Administration Coordinator

‘’Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.’’ – Albert Einstein

Afroditi is a graduate of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She is an experienced secretary and Personal Assistant for large educational institutions, expert in all aspects of educational administration, who knows how to solve all kinds of problems with her smile!

She is responsible, kind, positive and cooperative. She loves her job but above all she loves children and she communicates perfectly with them.

Ιωάννα Φαβιάνου

Administration Officer - Port
I’m Ioanna, or Joanna, as I have lived abroad and people call me by both names. I have graduated in Business Administration and I am a person full of energy.

Professionally, I have three years of experience in customer service, during which I’ve learned to handle situations calmly and always maintain strong and positive relationships with both parents and colleagues.

I love communication and enjoy taking on new challenges. I’m known for my organizational skills and my consistency in everything I do.

I loved English from a young age, as a teacher made me love it through her unique way of teaching. She managed to turn every lesson into a journey full of interest and imagination. Thanks to her, English was not just a school subject, but a window to a new world — a world of communication, culture, and creativity.

Since then, my love for this language has only grown, and it continues to inspire me to this day.

Glossomatheia with its unique way of teaching, gives children exactly what I experienced myself when I was learning the language.

Εlectra Panteli

Administration Officer
My name is Electra, I am a Musicology student at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Experimental Music School of Pallini.

I have a degree in piano performance, I love classical music and literature, education and human interaction.

I am very happy to be a part of the admin team in Glossomatheia for its supportive and cooperative environment that I used to experience as a former student and its high level education system.

Anna Leptokariti

Administration Officer
I am Anna and I study Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business.

I enjoy being a part of Glossomatheia’s admin team due to its friendly working environment and innovative educational system, to which I am familiar as a former student.

I believe kindness, good intentions and a positive attitude are essential to an efficient collaboration.

Katerina Panteli

Administration Officer
My name is Katerina (Katia) Panteli and I have studied at the Angel Kanchev Law School of the University of Ruse, Bulgaria and worked as a secretary and office manager at the Association for Women's Rights of Sofia (NGO) for three years, at the Bulgarian Center for Human Rights for two years and at the Magistrate Training Center of the Ministry of Justice of Bulgaria for four years (today’s National Institute of Justice).

I have full on experience in children occupation and upbringing and I speak 4 languages, Greek, English, Bulgarian (native) and Russian. I love communicating with children, quality cinema, reading books, theater, documentaries and sports.

I am really glad being a member of Glossomatheia’s team, the beloved language school, in which my children were students for years.

Dimitra Georgiou

Administration Officer - Port

This world may be small, but if it is built on love... there's room for all of us.(Antoine de Saint-Exypery)

My name is Demetra Georgiou, and I was born in Piraeus. After a long period away from the professional field due to family commitments, I am happy to return-this time through the field of glossomatheia.

Enthusiastic, organized, responsible, I firmly belive that wih team spirit and effective communication, any goal can be achieved. I love working with children and deeply belive in their ability to change the world.

I enjoy listening to good music and reading literature, I admire the arts and I love traveling as every new experience enrighes both the mind and the soul.

Faidonas Diamantopoulos

Administration Officer - Down Town
I grew up in Chalandri and finished the experimental Music school in Pallini.

My area of expertise is music and piano lessons but I have also worked in the sector of Hospitality.

I love music and deeply believe in the hope and power for knowledge it holds.

Maria Davou

Director of Studies/English teacher/ Teacher Educator

There is nothing more despicable than respect based on fear

Maria Davou is a teacher, teacher trainer and researcher. She has a BA in Philosophy, Cambridge DELTA, an MA in TESOL, St Michael’s College, Vermont, US and has studied for a PhD in Applied Linguistics at Lancaster University, UK. She has completed EdD courses at the University of Exeter, UK and is now completing her PhD in Athens. She holds an ESRC research award. Her research area is Second Language Acquisition. Her research interests include Language Development, Language Assessment, Multilingualism, Language Teaching and Pedagogy. She is also studying for an MBA in Educational Leadership at the University of Cumbria.

She studied SLA with Suzanne Flynn at MIT, Boston, US and completed an ALTE course on Speaking Assessment with Linda Taylor at the University of Valencia and an EALTA Summer school at the University of Sienna. She has more than twenty-five years experience in teaching, teacher training and syllabus design in Greece, the UK and the US. In Greece she has taught at the Teacher Education Centre, Hellenic American Union and is currently a professor for the Master’s in Applied Linguistics, Hellenic American University. She also teaches for the MA in Creative Writing at the university of Western Macedonia. She works as an educational consultant and an accredited trainer for private schools, publishing houses and Ministries of Education around the world.

Maria has been working as an oral examiner and an item writer for several exam boards. She has given a number of talks in conferences all over the world (AAAL, EALTA, ALTE, ALTAANZ, IATEFL, TESOL among them).

Maria strongly believes that teachers need to re-consider their role in education and learn a lot from their learners. She promotes educational values that have to do with freedom of the individual, student-centered methodologies, respect for the rights of children and the student’s voice in the classroom and the community, multicultural and multilingual environments. Maria has co-developed the innovative language education framework Deeper Learning. She is a co-founder and Trinity CertTESOL tutor for QUALIFY. Maria works against fascism, racism, nationalism, fanaticism, violence and hate speech.

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Angelos Evangelidis

Deeper Learning coordinator & Glossomatheia Hub Director

Nigh, sy to see and bye, for ever lie to frye and hide.

Angelos Evangelidis is interested in emancipatory education and in the ways fiction, thought, and writing can unsettle established forms of knowledge and relation and open spaces for embodied transformation.

Their pedagogical practice draws on anarchic, non-hierarchical approaches and an ethics of radical love. They developed the Deeper Learning Program and hold a PhD in Literary, Musical, and Visual Thought from the European Graduate School, where they graduated summa cum laude.

Angel is the author (in two instances co-author) of three Glossobooks—Scribbling, Tale of the Lost Tail, and Monsters Time.

Their first book, a novella, Η πέτρα, was published in Greek by Perispomeni (2025), and a hybrid critical-creative work, Crushed Narrative: The Box, is forthcoming in English.

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Vicky Souitsmez

Head Teacher, English Teacher

Mistakes are proof that you are trying!

Vicky entered the fascinating world of teaching more than ten years ago and has been working for Glossomatheia since 2008. She has done training courses and attended seminars on language and background to language learning and teaching, lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching, managing the teaching and learning process.

She is a holder of the TKT Certificate (Teaching Knowledge Test) & the KAL Certificate (Knowledge About Language) held by the University of Cambridge with an excellent grade. She has also attended an Academic Writing and ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Course.

Last but not least, she’s a CELTA holder (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) also held by the University of Cambridge. Vicky is an experienced teacher in all levels and believes that learning is a never-ending process and it can be fun!!!

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Stella Theodoropoulou

English Teacher

“Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.” ― Charles Dickens

Stella has studied English language and literature at the University of Athens and has completed her master’s degree in teaching English as a foreign/international language at the Hellenic Open University.

She has attended long-term training courses at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on teaching English to children with dyslexia, educational psychology and teaching English in pre-school and early school age. She has also attended the pioneering language learning framework Deeper Learning.

All the above for one purpose only, so that she can meet her students’ expectations from whom she draws the most important knowledge, that of love and acceptance.

She has worked with all age groups and has acquired theoretical and practical knowledge related to the developmental stage of children and their needs in terms of second/foreign language teaching. She has also prepared many students to participate in language examinations of various organizations.

She loves teaching, reading, travelling, going to museums and archaeological sites, concerts and theatre performances. She also loves animals and helps the animal welfare association in her area.
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Kathryn Polemikos

English teacher

"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou

Kathryn Polemikos was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, spending every summer in Greece with family. After graduating from Rockford College with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature she taught at the public high school. In order to pursue her Master of Arts Degree, Kathryn moved to Greece, spurned by her love of the country, and has lived here ever since.

Kathryn has taught English in America and Greece to all levels and abilities. Having grown up fully bilingual, she appreciates the joy of knowing languages and considers it a privilege to help students realize this goal. She is mesmerized by the natural progression of language acquisition and tries to foster this in her teaching. In the end, she believes the greatest privilege of being an educator is helping to create students that will be thoughtful and active citizens, therefore making the world a little bit better place - one student at a time.

Outside of the classroom, Kathryn enjoys a good book, a good walk, a good meal and good company.

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Ourania Panaveli

English Teacher
Ourania holds a degree in English Language and Literature from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with additional studies in the field of Special Education and Rehabilitation, and three years of training in arts-based teaching.

Through drama, creative storytelling, music, movement, and visual arts, she supports students in developing their language skills, confidence, creativity, and self-expression. She is deeply committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe and confident to participate, make mistakes, and grow.

She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Educational Administration and Leadership, continuing to expand her knowledge and further develop her teaching practice.

Beyond the classroom, she enjoys staying active through exercise and music, and has a special love for animals, travelling and exploring aesthetics through colours, clothing, and personal style. These activities and interests bring her joy, inspiration, renewal, and balance.

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Eleni Evangelidi

Inquiring Minds Coordinator

Her motto is , "Think of what you want, not what you are afraid of."

Eleni holds a BA (hons) in Psychology from the American College of Greece, with a minor in Biology and she was also a student at the Math department at the University of Patras. She has also completed her MRes in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Amsterdam.

She is a holder of Cambridge TKT with excellent marks and the Trinity CertTESOL (level 5) teaching qualification. She has been working as a teacher in Glossomatheia for 6 years and has worked as an Activity Leader at Brighton College, UK.

Eleni is fully bilingual. She is interested in Educational Psychology, Neuropsychology and more specifically in issues related to memory and learning. She has presented her work on Epigenetics at the International Medical Education, Health Science and Patient Care Conference, 2020.

She is the designer and coordinator of the English language program 'inquiring Minds', an approach promoting learning English through thematic exploration of developmentally appropriate questions based on learner age.

She has attended several workshops on Teaching English Methodology as well as Special Education programs, learning differences or difficulties. She is a dancer, an athlete and into arts and music.

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Kelly Papazoglou

Head Teacher, English Teacher
Kelly is an English teacher specializing in Learning Difficulties. She holds a BA in Classics from the University of Athens, a CertTESOL teaching qualification, and a Master’s Degree in Applied Educational Psychology from Deree-the American College of Greece. She has also completed a specialization program in Special Education and has experience in differentiated instruction and in teaching young learners.

Kelly believes that education can have a powerful impact on children’s lives and is passionate about creating a supportive, inclusive, and enjoyable learning environment for all students. She enjoys learning foreign languages, playing the guitar, and dancing rock ’n’ roll!

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Alex Tarran

English Teacher
Alex studied Oriental Studies (Arabic, Aramaic and Syriac) at Oxford University and a Masters in Applied Linguistics at London University (Birkbeck), where he focused on critical, feminist and queer theory, intercultural communication, identity, stance theory, semiotics, multimodal discourse, critical discourse analysis, and psycholinguistics including language acquisition.

A philhellene since his young years and open to the joy of the many intercultural experiences cities like London and Athens can give us, Alex has lived in Athens since 2020. His life-long career before joining Glossomatheia has been in education where he was worked in a range of Greek, UK and international, private sector and public sector roles. His educational specialisms include curriculum design, assessment and certification, regulation and quality, and supporting gifted children and children with special educational needs.

Alex spends his free time in Athens enjoying music, Greek food and dancing, reading and learning new languages (including as a learner of Greek), and walking. He also sits as a Board Member of the Ainos Cultural Society, a society that tries to find positive answers to our modern problems from the wisdom of Byzantine writers and philosophers.

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Konstantina Pantelidaki

English Teacher
Konstantina Pantelidaki is an English language teacher who is passionate about unlocking English through stories and play!

She holds a BA in English Language & Literature and an MA in Children’s & Young Adult Literature.

With 5 years of teaching experience, she helps students build confidence, creativity, and a genuine love for the language and her ultimate dream is to write her own children’s picture book one day!

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George Georgakoudis

English Teacher

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

George holds a BΑ in English Language and Literature and a BΑ in History and Archaeology, both from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

He also holds a ΜΑ in Teaching English as a Foreign and International Language from the Hellenic Open University, which he completed with a scholarship for academic excellence.

As part of his teaching training, he completed his teaching practice at the 3rd Experimental Primary School of Evosmos, under the supervision of the School of English at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In addition to English, he speaks German and French fluently.

He also holds a certificate in School Psychology and has attended seminars in translation and subtitling. Furthermore, he has participated in creative poetry projects in collaboration with Stockton University.

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Eleni Kalpia - Ilia

Head Teacher, English Teacher
Eleni has a BA in English Language and Literature from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and an MA in Applied Linguistic - TESOL from Hellenic American University, USA for which she received the President's Award for Academic Achievement.

She also holds an Advanced Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Hellenic American College and an Advanced Professional Certificate in Diagnosis and Intervention of Specific Learning Difficulties accredited by Pearson. In addition, she is a certified oral and written examiner for Hellenic American University English examinations and has attended numerous seminars and workshops relevant to her field.

Eleni is interested in enhancing learners' creativity, autonomy, and love for the English language as a means for self-expression, connection with the world, and intercultural communication.

She is into poetry and creative writing with participation in publications during her undergraduate studies and has also participated in group photography exhibitions.

She likes comedy, playing music, singing, and travelling.

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Danielle Spyros

English Teacher

“When children feel valued, challenged and inspired, they discover just how much they are capable of.”

Learning should feel like an adventure, not a chore.” This is the philosophy I bring to my classroom every day. I am passionate about creating joyful, engaging and purposeful learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence and help children discover their voice.

I am an Australian-trained Primary Teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) from The University of Notre Dame Australia, with experience teaching students from grades kindergarten to grade 6. My teaching experience has shaped my belief that every child learns differently and that great teaching begins with understanding and celebrating each student’s individual strengths.

I am committed to continually developing my practice through professional learning in autism, child development, behaviour, student wellbeing, literacy and phonics. My professional learning has included Harvard’s Center on the Developing Child, Paul Dix’s approaches to relational behaviour, Teaching English language learner (TELL) course and evidence-informed phonics programs such as InitiaLit. I bring my Australian teaching experience, Greek connection and international outlook to creating learning experiences that are meaningful, inclusive and inspiring.

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Giannis Athanassiou

English Teacher
Giannis was born in London. He is a graduate of the faculty of Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy of Law. He is studying Philology, as a second Bachelor’s degree, at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Yannis participated for three years in the Workshop of Creating Writing that is organized by Patakis Publications. Short stories of his have been published in literary magazines and edited volumes. He is interested in the role of literature in education and the revamping of its teaching methodology, so that it can stimulate the interest of learners, while contributing in a deeper understanding of the taught language.

He believes that if you teach a subject you are passionate about, you can make learners fall in love with it.

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Faye Savva

English Teacher

I’d rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance — E. E. Cummings

Faye holds a BA in English Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MA in Applied Linguistics from the Hellenic American University and a second MA in Anglophone Literature and Culture from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked in many language schools and colleges, and regularly attends seminars on contemporary methods of teaching and educational psychology.

Faye believes that the best way to learn English is through creative writing, music, games and self-exploration. She prioritizes students’ needs and aims to create a learning environment of respect and solidarity, where students feel happy, self-confident, accepted and free to make their own choices. For all these reasons, she wanted to become a member of Glossomatheia—and because of her love for Glossobooks, of course!

Faye enjoys watching movies, drawing, listening to radio dramas, playing board games, walking around Athens in summer and tasting different types of cuisines, always wondering how these experiences can be integrated into her next lesson.

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Maria Sideri

English Teacher

"I am convinced that the best learning takes place when the learner takes charge. Seymour Papert"

Maria Sideri is in her final year of studies in English Language Teaching (ELT) at the University of Essex. Over the past seven years, she has gained experience as an English tutor, delivering personalized private lessons tailored to her students' needs.

Deeply committed to continuous professional development, Maria has attended TESOL training seminars at the Hellenic American Union (HAU) and is currently pursuing a specialized program in Special Education and Inclusive Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).

Passionate about words and storytelling, she completed the specialized seminar "Fairy Tale and Hidden Symbols" at IEK DELTA (in collaboration with iWrite Publications), and is a published co-author in the collective volume "15 Dark Fairy Tales" (iWrite Publications). Her goal is to bring this creative and inclusive spark into the classroom, encouraging every student to find their own voice and discover the magic of learning the English language.

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Tatiana Tsironi

English Teacher

Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly. Morticia Addams

Tatiana Tsironi is a trilingual teacher, whose love for teaching started at ‘ Collège Franco-Hellènique Saint- Paul’. With a master I degree from the prestigious Sorbonne University, and a Bachelor’s degree from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she specialized in English and French language and literature she is also a skilled IB literature tutor.

Her academic background is further enriched by her active participation in numerous seminars, workshops, and conferences, focusing on the latest developments in language teaching, innovative pedagogical methods, and educational technologies.

Through her innovative teaching methods and infectious enthusiasm for languages, Tatiana Tsironi is not only shaping the minds of her students but also fostering a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom. Her dedication to creating a colorful and inspiring learning environment empowers her students to reach their full potential while fostering a love for learning.

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Mata Marra

English Teacher

" In sunbeams and raindrops, within words , while swaying and playing, children find their paths. Let's go with them!"

Μata Marra studied dance and attended courses on puppetry, drama in education, yoga and English language .

She worked with the National Theater of Greece, Gaia and Greek children's art museums, Kalogeropoulou and MorfesEkfrasis theaters, Ancient Orchesis study group, theatrical group of Deaf "Crazy Colours", schools and more.

She has written articles for the “Contemporary Kindergarden” magazine and she has given seminars to educators on the use of creative movement as a learning tool. She teaches creative movement to children and adults.She teaches English through arts to young children.

With the "Thea-tree" artistic group, she gives performances for young children, in english.
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Vanita Stratigopoulou

English Teacher
Vanita holds a BA in English Literature from the American College of Greece (Deree) and an MA in Education Management from Keele University, UK. She has been teaching English as a foreign language for the past 30 years — and apparently still hasn’t had enough!

Most of her teaching experience has been with B2–C2 students, helping them navigate the sometimes mysterious world of advanced English with patience, enthusiasm and a healthy sense of humor. She is results-oriented, but firmly believes that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to teaching. She adapts her methods to the needs of each class and, whenever necessary, to each individual student. Over the years, she has developed strong and lasting bonds with her students — some of whom may now be old enough to teach her a thing or two!!!

  When she’s not teaching, Vanita is an avid traveler, a dedicated runner and a workout enthusiast. She also loves movies and TV series, which means she can discuss everything from Shakespeare to the latest Netflix obsession — preferably in English.

In short, she teaches English, loves people, loves learning, loves travelling, and has been running for 30 years… both professionally and occasionally literally….

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Aggeliki Megariti

English Teacher

“Every perfect traveler always creates the country where they travel” Nikos Kazantzakis

Angeliki holds a BA in English Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, graduating with the highest distinction and a scholarship for academic excellence. She has completed an M.Ed. in Teaching English as an International Language at HOU, as well as an M.Phil. in Children’s Literature at Trinity College Dublin.

She was awarded a scholarship to spend a summer at Yale University as a research fellow, where she conducted research for her second dissertation. She is now preparing to pursue a PhD.

She has also earned the Trinity CertTESOL teaching qualification and taken part in several seminars on educational drama, psychology, learning difficulties, and Deeper Learning. Her love of stories has led her to a year-long Fairytale Creative Writing workshop, as well as a summer course on Fairytales and their Retellings at UCL in London.

Passionate about fairytales and mysteries, Angeliki enjoys escape rooms, creative writing, reading, going to the theatre and travelling. She loves to teach in ways that make learning a shared journey, inviting her students to become fellow travellers as they explore language, stories, and imagination together.

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Simos Kalfas

Teacher of English
Simos holds an MSci in Biochemistry from University College London and is currently studying Political Science and Sociology in the National Kapodistrian University of Athens.

After completing his IB diploma, he spent 7 years in London studying and working in the field of Biochemistry. Having returned to Athens, he is focusing on exploring his interests that didn’t get a chance to flourish, mainly through his masters and pursuing teaching.

He sees teaching English as the perfect platform for reading and talking about a wide variety of subjects and issues, in a way tailored to each student’s aspirations as closely as possible. Based on his personal experience, he deeply believes that language learning is most effective when the language is actually being used in real situations.

The best method to simulate that in a classroom is to read, play, and talk in ways that are naturally engaging. This is the atmosphere Simos strives to create in each of his classes.

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Christina Konti

Teacher of English
Christina Konti is a graduate of the Department of English Language and Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and of the Department of Philosophy, Education and Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKΠΑ), where she specialised in Psychology.

She also holds a Master’s degree in Career Guidance and Counselling from ΕΚΠA.

She has worked as an English language teacher in the private sector, as a piano teacher at a Music High School, and as a teacher of Greek as a foreign language in Virginia, USA. She is the author of two books: the novel “Paper Friends”, published in Cyprus in 2008, and “FUGAE”, a collection of short stories published in April 2026 by Mov Skiouros Publishing. Chronicles and articles of hers have also been published in the regional press.

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Katerina Aspioti

Head Teacher, English Teacher
Katerina is a graduate of the faculty of English Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds an MA in Technologies of Learning and Communication and STEAM Education. She is a dedicated and passionate educator with extensive experience in teaching English to a diverse range of learners.

With nearly 15 years of teaching experience, she has worked with adult learners, teenagers, and young learners, fostering their language skills and promoting a love for English.

She has attended various teaching method and creativity seminars. She continually seeks opportunities to enhance her teaching strategies and create dynamic and engaging learning experiences for her students.

As a lifelong learner herself, Katerina believes that education is a transformative process that empowers both students and teachers to make a positive impact on the world. She prioritizes the development of critical thinking skills, self-expression, and experiential learning in her classroom, encouraging students to explore, question, and discover.

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Maria Elioti

English Teacher
Maria is a graduate student of the faculty of English language and literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She has successfully completed the practical teaching course of the faculty at Glossomatheia. She is greatly interested in the general involvement in different fields through the foreign language learning process and in building children’s awareness of social, scientific and environmental issues.

She believes that foreign languages can become a part of the student’s linguistic identity when they come in contact with the target language’s culture and interesting topics that allow for its natural acquisition.

Maria loves literature and writing, nature, philosophy and science, so she wants to incorporate them in her lessons!
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Anna-Maria Lamprianou

English Teacher
Anna-Maria, grown up in Piraeus, is an undergraduate student of the English Language and Literature Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) who looks forward to further developing her knowledge and skills through the magical experience of teaching and collaborating with learners.

Having a strong enthusiasm for anything related to art and creative expression, she firmly believes that education can be a fun and stimulating journey which embraces learners' interests, inspiring them to broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding of the world.

For Anna-Maria, it is important that every classroom feels a safe and respectful environment where everyone is comfortable speaking their own minds, while cultivating values such as empathy, awareness and openness.

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Pelina Petrocheilou

English Teacher
I studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the Faculty of Russian Language and Philology and Slavic Studies. I am also a holder of Trinity CertTESOL (level 5) teaching qualification.

For me teaching is not just a work but a passion that I always wanted to fulfill. I love working with children while making the learning process fun, interactive and adjustable to every student’s need. Creativity and patience are key words of me.

I love traveling and exploring the world, learning about different cultures and language.

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Marialena Varela

English Teacher

“Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.”

Marialena graduated from the English Language and Literature Department in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is also a postgraduate student in Lancaster University and is completing her first novella as part of her portfolio for an MA in Creative Writing. She has been teaching English as a second language for 15 years and believes that teaching is a creative process that needs to break the established notions and focus on acquiring the language naturally through literature, films, songs, art, drama etc.

Marialena has also completed a Film Directing seminar and has directed a short film. She also writes poems and short stories and likes to encourage students to embrace their creative aspect.

She is convinced that all the beautiful nuances of a language do not fit in the confined spaces of regular textbooks and the acquiring process is an exciting journey that entails so much more than just grammatical rules and structures.

Among her interests is volunteering in an animal welfare group because she believes in a world where every living creature is treated with kindness and dignity.

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Chrysanthi Mattheou

English Teacher

Language is the key to a world of endless possibilities.

Chrysanthi is an experienced and dedicated English language teacher who has been guiding learners of all ages since 1992. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from the American College of Greece.

She has also attended seminars in teaching English in primary schools (CELT), specialized seminars in pedagogy and oral skills (British Council), and seminars in the use of oral skills in Intermediate and Advanced levels (Profile).

Throughout her career, she has worked in foreign language centers as well as private schools, teaching all levels- from young learners to adults- and preparing students to participate in language examinations of various organizations. Her English language expertise also shows through her work in Vocational Institutes where she taught specialized terminology for adults. She also has experience working as a legal translator for well renowned publications.

Chrysanthi is highly skilled in teaching in multicultural classrooms and inspiring unity and collaboration among students of different nationalities. She teaches respect and care for others in a safe and friendly environment where students feel free to express themselves, inspiring trust, encouraging and promoting critical thinking and creativity.

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Panagiotis Georgantas

English teacher

Encourage your kids because you have no idea what they are truly capable of

Panagiotis holds a BA in English Language and Literature from Hellenic American University, minoring Translation, and he is currently a student in the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics/TESOL program at the same university.

He has successfully completed the TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test), and KAL (Knowledge about Language) held by the University of Cambridge, while he is also a holder of the Advanced Diploma in TESOL - LEVEL 5 (Methodology / Language Awareness).

Panagiotis has also attended the two-year program in Translation at Hellenic American College, while he has been working as a freelance translator since 2015, volunteering in various projects such as offering translation services to the website of Faros.

He is a lifelong learner and has taken part in numerous educational seminars on teaching children with learning difficulties such as Dyslexia and ADHD, as well as webinars held by the British Council such as Teaching for Success – Exploring English – English in Early Childhood, etc.

He is also interested in stories, music, and drama in education and has completed relevant courses held by National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has been teaching in Glossomatheia since 2014.
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Nefeli- Maria Andredaki

English teacher

“Your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else.” Toni Morrison

Maria-Nefeli Andredaki is a graduate of the Department of English Language and Literature from the University of Athens. She successfully completed her practicum at Glossomatheia.

She has attended psychology seminars at Panteion University and currently volunteers at an English online magazine as second Editor-in-Chief and columnist. She is passionate about books, writing and amplifying marginalized voices.

She believes that children’s literature is the key to eliminating discrimination everywhere.

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Zoe Boxill

English teacher
Zoe is a graduate student at the American College of Greece in the Adolescent and Childhood Psychology program. She received her BA from Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a focus in Education and Black Studies. She came to Athens from Columbus, Ohio through an English teaching fellowship offered at the American College and has remained a resident since 2025.

Prior to her secondary education, Zoe worked as a childcare provider for 8 years and continues to provide thoughtful academic experiences for students of all ages. As an educator Zoe utilizes literary practices and self expression in her classroom experience. Play pedagogy, which centers games and hands-on activities, is Zoe’s primary class structure. Other focuses include creative output through storytelling, such as comics, journals, and theater.

Zoe enjoys reading, writing, playing guitar, listening to music, and playing sports in her free time. She is looking forward to teaching and taking more classes this upcoming school year.

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Stella Alikioti

English Teacher

The person who says something is impossible should not interrupt the person who is doing it.

Stella is a BA graduate from New York College with special merits in Business English and Marketing. She is a CELTA certified teacher and she loves travelling and teaching English in highly diverse contexts.

She has been working as an online and onsite ESL tutor ever since 2010. She has attended seminars and training courses on SEN (special educational needs), CLT (communicative approach teaching), Mono and Multi – lingual ESL classroom approach and Teaching through Drama in Melbourne, Birmingham and Hellas.

She has completed and acquired certificates on the core modules of TKT 1, 2 & 3 held by the University of Cambridge, as well as, the specialist module TKT KAL with an embedded ESP course (English for Specific Purposes) and Academic Writing. She speaks 4 languages and is currently learning Swedish and Python Programming Language.

She has attended various courses on drawing, philosophy, and creative drama. She is currently attending an online course on Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges (Lund University) and has recently completed an online course on Digital Learning (Deakin University, Australia).

She loves learning new things and meeting new people and her favourite motto is: “The person who says something is impossible should not interrupt the person who is doing it.”
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Elissavet Neonaki

English Teacher
Elissavet is a graduate of Graphic Design & Visual Communication at the University of West Attica and she has worked both as a graphic designer and a graphic arts technologist while participating in several art exhibitions, seminars, and workshops.

Having been engaged with English for many years, her love for it grew even stronger when she combined it with topics of personal interest, discovering the learning process that worked best for her. This is what she found in Glossomatheia’s Deeper Learning course she attended, and what made her fall in love with the program. She aims to share this spark with her own learners as well.

Language learning is a never-ending pursuit for her: she is fluent in Italian, currently learning French, fascinated by the connections and depth of languages. She loves theatre, mathematics, literature, book design, painting, photography, and concerts. She is confident she'll remain a lifelong learner.

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Nicole Thanou

English Teacher
Nicole, a U.S.-born English teacher of Greek heritage, has been passionate about languages from an early age. She aLao studied German and later earned a degree in German Language and Literature at EKPA, as well as a CELTA certification at the British Council.

Since 2011 she has taught learners of all ages and levels, specializing in learner-centered, customized language training, and teacher development with approaches like Dogme and TBLT.

Beyond teaching, she loves cinema, series, reading, traveling, and her two cats. She values creativity, curiosity, and connection and these passions shape both her personal life and the way she approaches teaching.

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Nikolas Mougios

English Teacher
Nicolas studied History and Philosophy of Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as Journalism at the Center for Sports Journalism. He is CELTA-certified by the British Council and has been working as an independent English instructor since 2015, teaching students of all ages and levels.

His lessons focus on student-centered learning, encouraging confidence, critical thinking, and effective communication. He’s especially interested in language as a bridge between cultures and believes empathy and supportive interaction are key in education.

Outside the classroom, Nicolas has a strong creative side—he’s been composing music since his teenage years—and he’s also a big fan of films, gaming, football, nature, and traveling. When he’s not teaching, hiking on a mountain somewhere or hanging out with friends, he’s usually spending time with his partner and two cats, who make sure life never gets boring.

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Anthia Flerianou

English Teacher
Anthia Flerianou holds a Master in Naval Architecture and Engineering. While completing her studies, she started teaching children English. She is a passionate educator with extensive experience in teaching kids.

She is greatly interested in Chinese culture and literature. She also attended a summer seminar “Teaching Chinese to foreigners” in Beijing. As she can speak Chinese, she also teaches the Greek language to Chinese speaking people.

She loves travelling and exchanging experiences.

Anthia believes that the most important goal, is to make learning fun, once this is achieved, school will be children’s favourite place to be.

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Panagiota Vampoula

English Teacher

“Whatever you do in life, if you support it with passion and embrace it with love, it is certain that your goal has been accomplished!”

Panagiota has been teaching English since 1992. She is a DOTE RSA (Diploma for Overseas Teachers of English), CELTA, Train the Trainer, Introductory Methods Course and Translation from and into Greek Certificate of Proficiency in English holder.

She has just completed the Master`s in Applied Linguistics TESOL (MAAL TESOL ) , (2021_2023). She has attented numerous seminars e.g. Classroom Management, the Methodology of the English Language Teaching, Students’ Learning Difficulties, Technology in the English Language Teaching, Online Teaching, and Teaching English to Students with Dyslexia (University of Athens).

She has worked as a Director of Studies, she has done volunteer teaching in multilingual classes and she has worked as an English teacher in Bradfield College and Oxford Brookes University in the UK. She is a Speaking Examiner for Hellenic American Union (HAU), University of Cambridge English Language Assessment, Esolnet Hellas and an Online Speaking and Writing Examiner for OIETC, an examination body in the UK. She is also a CertTESOL Course Tutor for Qualify.

Panagiota has a strong personality but she is a sensitive person as well, she is passionate with her work, she likes setting new goals and evolving, she loves reading, cooking, meeting her friends, taking care of her family and relaxing by the sea while enjoying the sunset.

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Nagia Chatzigianni

English Teacher
Naya is an English Teacher, an educator and an artist.

She holds a University Degree in Pedagogy, Educational Sciences and Early Childhood Studies. She has has been teaching in schools in the Uk, London and also had the amazing experience of being an educator in a forest school.

She has been teaching children of different age groups in Greece, working in kindergarten and primary schools. Furthermore, she has participated in a Unesco exchanging program as a selected volunteer in teaching children in the small villages of Holloko in Hungary ( European Voluntary Teaching Program in English Language -EVS ) and had an Internship as a practicioner in teaching English in kindergarten , in Brno, Czech Republic .

She holds a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and has completed the Key Stage Teaching Course , as well as attending several seminars like Safeguarding Children, Paediatric First Aid Training British Red Cross (UK) and more. She loves fine arts and embodies crafts, music and kinaesthetic activities in her lessons, in order to help students express themselves, learn English in a variety of ways and enjoy the whole process of learning !

She believes that being a teacher, sharing knowledge, love, light and kindness, contributes to making this world a better place. Because children can do this, they are the future.

You may say she is a dreamer , but she is not the only one .
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Thanos Theodoridis

English Teacher
Thanos Theodoridis is an educator of English and Greek as a foreign language, a translator, and a text editor. He studied at the Department of Turkish Studies and Modern Asian Studies, with a major track in Social, Historical, Strategic Studies and Geopolitical Analysis (NKUA), and at the Department of English Language and Literature (NKUA).

He also completed a Master’s degree in Political Science and Sociology, specializing in Political Theory and Political Analysis (NKUA). Currently, he is a doctoral candidate at the Department of Sociology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), researching algorithmic governance, digital care platforms, and processes of subjectification in contemporary neoliberal technoculture.

A passionate linguaphile, Thanos speaks French, Spanish and Turkish alongside English and Greek, viewing language as an evolving bridge between cultures, histories, and worldviews. In his educational practice, he bridges Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) with the traditions of critical pedagogy and critical theory.

Moving beyond instrumental language teaching, he approaches education as an emancipatory praxis—a space for nurturing free thought, critical literacy, and collective consciousness aimed at questioning and dismantling oppressive social structures. Deeply committed—both inside and outside the classroom—to anti-fascist, anti-racist, and anti-patriarchal values, Thanos equips learners not merely with advanced communicative and academic proficiency, but with the analytical depth needed to navigate, critique, and transform the world around them.

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Vana Zachari

English Teacher
I have been teaching and translating since 1998.I have an interest in philosophy and travelling and these are the fields in which I specialize as a translator.I am fond of children and I cherish the way they look upon the world.I have taught all levels at accredited language schools for the past 25 years.

I am a holder of a CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE IN TRANSLATION,DIPLOMAIN TRANSLATION,CERTIFICATE IN BRIRISH STUDIES,CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING BY BRITISH COUNCIL.

Ι have attended numerous seminars,workshops on teaching,methodology and learning difficulties.I am a holder of Cambridge TKT with top scores.

I have been exercising and dancing.I am married and I have a daughter.
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Anna Fritzela

English Teacher
Anna was born in Piraeus and describes herself as a typical member of generation X. She has been in EFL for over 25 years and takes pride in her role as a mother of three and a foster mum of numerous cats.

Her career in the EFL started in Piraeus at the Papaeliou schools of Foreign Languages as an RSA / Cambridge Certificate of Overseas Teachers of English holder and taught students of all levels, ages and educational backgrounds.

She has been a member in the Glossomatheia teaching team for two years and aspires to improve both as a person and an ELT tutor. Currently, she is training for Academic Manager with International House World.

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Verra Travlou

English Teacher
Vera Travlou guides her students to learn through curiosity, confidence, and discovery — believing that language learning flourishes when curiosity leads the way.

With over 25 years of experience teaching English in Greece and abroad, she combines deep professional expertise with a genuine passion for meaningful education. She holds the Cambridge DELTA – Postgraduate Diploma in English Language Teaching, University of Cambridge, and has taught in China, Egypt, Serbia, and Greece, gaining rich insight into how learners grow and thrive across diverse cultural contexts.

Vera’s teaching philosophy is grounded in empathy, creativity, and learner autonomy. She fosters a calm, engaging classroom environment where students feel encouraged to explore, express themselves, and build both confidence and communication skills.

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Georgina Boultadaki

French Teacher
Georgina is a graduate of the Jeanne d’Arc Greek-French School, the Department of French Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and the IASMOS Higher Drama School.

She completed her teaching internship at Ionidios School, where she taught French to middle school students, as well as at the Laskaridis Foundation, where she was involved in the development and implementation of educational programmes.

Alongside her academic and teaching background, Georgina is actively involved in theatre. She is particularly interested in combining theatre and theatrical play with language teaching, creating a more creative, experiential and engaging learning environment.

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Maro Liapi

English Teacher
Maro is a graduate of the Department of English Language and Literature of Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has lived and worked abroad, with starting point Czech Republic, where she participated in the Erasmus program and attended poetry and literature courses, and Malta where she worked in English speaking positions, resulting in mingling with the locals.

She's actively engaged with music. She is a guitar player and a song writer. She is also a professional singer, the leading vocalist of her group Lotus Flower, as well as singer at several musical combos. Her musical engagement, her passion for jazz and the embodiment of music in education, is an academic motive that fascinates her.

Her motto is "Art can be a magical educational tool and a unique means that makes English learning a fun activity. Through experientalism, English has to be a-looking forward- moment for the learner, and not an asthmatic chase of certificates".

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Eva Kalagasidi

English Teacher
Eva is a graduate of English Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. During her studies, she had the opportunity to further develop her academic and cultural perspective through studying in France. She also completed an English Teaching Bootcamp, gaining additional practical experience and insight into teaching English as a foreign language.

With a deep interest in literature and poetry, she is passionate about exploring the power of language and creative expression. She aspires to be a teacher who earns the trust of her students, creating a classroom environment where they feel safe, respected, and encouraged to communicate openly.

Her goal is to inspire students not only to learn but also to discover their own voices through language. She values what her students have to share, considering their voices and experiences an inseparable part of the learning process.

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Azat Dοurgoutian

Teacher of French

Azat is a graduate of the French Philology department of the Kapodistrian University of Athens and has attended courses at the University of Lyon at Lyon Lumière 2 with an emphasis on oral and written language and French culture.

She has been a coordinator of all levels for a number of years at the Papaeliou School and has 25 years of teaching experience at all levels. She has also worked in TEE and IEK in the aesthetic, tourism and shipping sectors. She is an approved examiner for the language proficiency certificates DELF, DALF, SORBONNE of the French Institute of Athens.

She holds a Proficiency-University of Cambridge as well as a computer proficiency certificate.

She has attended seminars and trainings as well as the 9-month School Psychology seminar of the University of the Aegean. She enjoys keeping up to date with new teaching methods and using digital teaching methods to engage her students. She speaks 4 languages French, English, Armenian and Italian.

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Lena Papatheodorou

Professeure de Francais
Je m'appelle Lena Papatheodorou et je suis diplômée de l'Université d'Athènes, à la faculté de la Langue et Littérature Française. J'ai également étudié le théâtre à l'école d'art dramatique Kabanelli.

Pour moi, le français et le théâtre sont liés et c'est pourquoi j'incorpore l'art du théâtre dans mes cours avec des jeux théâtraux, des exercices de concentration, de l'improvisation, etc. La langue est un organisme vivant, elle ne peut pas se limiter aux livres.

J'aime travailler avec les enfants et j'ai traité des étapes du développement dans les premières années.

Je suis maman depuis quatre ans maintenant, ce qui a changé ma perspective et je pense que cela m'aidera encore plus dans mon travail avec les enfants. Je parle aussi anglais et allemand car j'ai vécu quelques années en Allemagne.

La phrase qui m’ exprime est la citation de Maria Montessori : Si un enfant ne peut pas apprendre comme nous enseignons, nous devrions peut-être enseigner comment il apprend.
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Nikoletta Tsouri

French teacher

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Nicoletta a fait ses études au département de Langue et Littérature françaises à l'Université nationale d'Athènes. Elle a une longue expérience dans l'enseignement de la langue française.

Elle a suivi le département de traduction de l'Institut français ainsi que des stages sur la psychologie et les troubles de l'apprentissage chez les enfants et les adolescents. Elle enseigne depuis longtemps à des élèves de tous niveaux dans des centres de langues étrangères.

Elle essaie de mettre les élèves en contact avec la culture et la civilisation françaises. Elle adore le théâtre, la lecture et les voyages, et toute expérience l'aide à devenir meilleure en tant que personne et enseignante.

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Stelios Bogiatzidakis

Teacher of French
Je m’appelle Stelios Bogiatzidakis, je suis diplômé de l’École franco-hellénique du Pirée « Saint-Paul » et titulaire de diplôme du département de langue et de littérature françaises de l’Université d’Athènes. J’ai ensuite poursuivi mes études en France, où j’ai obtenu une Maîtrise et un Master 2 en Traduction bilingue professionnelle à l’Université « Paul-Valéry 3 » de Montpellier, en France, ainsi qu’un Master 2 en Didactique du FLE dans l’Éducation et l’Entreprise à l'Université d'Artois. Je suis également examinateur et correcteur certifié des diplômes de l’Institut français de Grèce.

Je suis musicien amateur, j’écris de la poésie et j’enseigne les échecs aux enfants.

Pour moi, la France et la langue française, c'est tout. Une expérience vécue, une seconde patrie et une langue parallèle au grec, des langues qui m’ont façonné. C’est ce sentiment que je transmets dans l’enseignement et, avec le même amour avec lequel j’ai grandi dans cette culture, je veux le donner aux élèves afin qu’ils découvrent cette culture et en fassent partie.

Si je peux, ne serait-ce qu’un peu, transmettre le même sentiment qu’éprouvait Albert Camus lorsqu’il disait “Ma patrie, c’est la langue française” et permettre aux élèves de le vivre, alors je ressens du bonheur.

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Stella Avtzoglou

German Teacher
Stella is a German language teacher who grew up in Germany, where she also attended a German school. Upon returning to Greece, she studied at the Department of German Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed postgraduate studies in Linguistics and the Didactics of German as a Foreign Language.

Her teaching experience includes students of different age groups and proficiency levels, ranging from children and teenagers to adults.

For Stella, German is not just about grammar and vocabulary. It is also a wonderful way to discover a different culture, explore a new way of thinking, and open another window to the world. That is why she enjoys creating a friendly and supportive environment where every student feels comfortable speaking, making mistakes, asking questions, developing their skills and—most importantly—enjoying the learning process.

And when she is not in the classroom, you will probably find her with a book in her hands. She particularly enjoys psychological thrillers and classic literature, while in her free time, she also enjoys writing.

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Christina-Penelope Papageorgiou

German Teacher
Christina-Penelope Papageorgiou has studied German language and literature in the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and in Munich (Ludwig-Maximilian University). At the age of five, she moved to Germany, and she attended a German and a Greek school for five years Currently, she is studying German as a foreign language in the Hellenic Open University in order to pursue her master degree.

She has attended long term-courses with focus on school psychology and education. Her favourite teaching method is to teach through interaction using short stories, fairy tales, and board games. She has experience with all levels and all age groups.

Her teaching goal is to make students love foreign languages and be independent when it comes to using German in daily life. Besides German, she also speaks English and Spanish fluently. She loves learning languages, reading books, dancing, singing, doing sports, travelling and enjoying time with good friends.

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Nikos Lapokonstantakis

English & German Teacher
I have studied German Language and Literature at the University of Athens, have a teaching permit for English and currently I am doing my Master’s at the German department on “Interfaces of Linguistics & Didactics".

Since childhood, I have shown interest in language learning, so I speak English and German with native-like fluency, while I adequately speak French too.

I also have experience in teaching since 2018. I have taught privately, in language schools and since 2021, I have been teaching online with kids and teens from all over the world.

Ι am interested on how linguistics can be applied in foreign language education. I specialize in (socio)phonetics and pronunciation teaching. I believe in alternative pedagogies, that put students at the center of the learning process and enable them to collaborate, research and feel for others.

In my free time, I like to have deep conversations with friends, play video games, hike or find new ways to optimise my language lessons.

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Aggeliki Zika

English Teacher
Aggeliki Zika has a degree in Philosophy Pedagogy and Psychology from EKPA University.

Now she is doing her master’s in History and Philosophy of Science.

She is into music and plays the flute and sings. She has been working with children since she was 15 years old. She also does puppet theatre and theatrical and musical games.

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Christina Tsironi

German Teacher
I am a graduate of the Department of German Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, minoring in Translation and I hold a master Degree in translation Studies. I have attended Seminars in Special Educaton und Psychology. In adittion to English and German, I also speak Spanish.

I work as a German Teacher in the private sector for more than 24 years.

I teach German to children and adults. I strongly believe that there no boundaries in learning and I am trying to prove this every day to my students. When you teach your passion, you make your students love this too.

I love reading, travelling and learning foreign Languages!
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Irina Bulatova

Teacher of Rusian

Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel. (Socrates)

I am originally from Russia. There, I received a philological education and worked in my field in middle and high school.

After moving to Greece, I began teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL) and simultaneously validated my Russian diploma to be equivalent to a degree from the Faculty of Russian Philology and Slavic Studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

To stay updated on developments in the field of teaching Russian as a Foreign Language, I participate in specialized seminars every year. They are organized by leading Russian universities that focus on RFL methodology.

I prepare my students for the TRFL exam, but the most important thing for me is to spark an interest in learning the Russian language and a love for the country and its culture. I strive to establish respectful and friendly relationships with all my students.

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Vicky Serti

Teacher of Spanish
Me llamo Vicky Serti, nací en El Pireo pero crecí en Venezuela donde terminé el Bachillerato. Soy profesora de español graduada en Lengua y Filología Española de la Universidad Nacional y Kapodistríaca de Atenas.

Soy examinadora oral de la lengua española y participo en las jornadas didácticas para profesores de español.

Me encanta viajar y conocer culturas nuevas.
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Katerina Stathouli

Teacher of Spanish

¨Lo que logramos internamente cambiará nuestra realidad exterior ¨ (Plutarco)

Katerina Stathouli se graduó en la escuela militar de suboficiales y durante su carrera en el ejercito griego estudió “Literatura española” en la Universidad Nacional y Kapodistríaca de Atenas.

Habla 3 lenguas extranjeras inglés, alemán y español y ha asistido a seminarios de la cultura española y de la Enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera.

Soporta el aprendizaje de idiomas como medio del enriquecimiento tanto cognitivo como cultural y cree en el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

Es una bailarina aficionada, ama las bellas artes especialmente el teatro y la pintura.

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Natalie Minioti

Italian Teacher
My name is Natalie and I was born in Athens. I studied Italian Language and Literature at the University of Thessaloniki and at the Leonardo Da Vinci School in Florence and Rome.

My master's degree and doctoral dissertation are in Theatre Studies, specializing in European theatre and the reception of ancient drama on the contemporary European stage. In addition to Italian language and culture, I teach theatre history and theory at the university and in acting schools.

I have published two monographs: Theatrical Performances at the Syracuse Festival in its Early Years of Operation (1914-1939), Kardamitsa Publications, and The Contribution of Eleni Varopoulou to Theatre Criticism (1974-1992), Nefeli Publications. My recent research interest focuses on the theatrical work of Nobel laureate Dario Fo and his wife Franca Rame.

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Neli Tzanidaki

Italian Teacher
Neli studied Italian Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and teaches Italian to children from 3 years old and to adults.

She has attended numerous seminars including: Preschool age and foreign language, ADHD/dyslexia and foreign languages, Teaching adults, Teaching Italian as a foreign language, Translation and interpreting of Italian language, FAST method and foreign language.

She collaborates with the Italian School of Athens as a teacher of the post – school program and she is responsible for the classes of third, fourth and fifth grade children. At the same time, she collaborates with translation agencies as italian translator and interpreter.

She loves children, traveling, theatre, Tae-kwon-do and spaghetti with pesto!
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Nikolaos Kourousis

Teacher of Chinese
Nicholas comes from a Sino-Greek family therefore both Greek and Chinese are his basic mother languages.

He has studied and worked in Ludong University of Yantai, China and is currently teaching at the university of Piraeus for the postgraduate students of International and European Studies.

He has his own travel agency Gang Long Travels and works with many companies as a translator, a guide and an intermediate.

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Silvana Gkioka

English Teacher
Silvana is an English teacher with a genuine passion for teaching and a strong interest in creativity and artistic expression. Her studies at the Athens School of Fine Arts have naturally influenced her approach to education, as she believes that creativity can make language learning more engaging and give students new ways to communicate and express themselves.

She particularly enjoys working with children and creating a warm, encouraging environment where curiosity, imagination and confidence can develop naturally. For Silvana, learning a language goes beyond developing communication skills, it is also an opportunity to explore new ideas and discover different perspectives.

She approaches teaching with enthusiasm and care, finding great fulfilment in watching her students grow in confidence and develop their own relationship with the language.

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Eirini Bragka

English and Russian Teacher
My name is Eirini and I am a strong supporter of life-long learning. I am a graduate student of the Department of Russian Language and Literature at NKUA (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and I am, also, a Celta certified teacher (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages by Cambridge University).

Currently, I am studying English language and literature at NKUA.

I love inspiring my students, who, in turn, become an inspiration for me. I find teaching a reviving adventure, as every time I find myself in front of a class I encounter challenges together with joy.

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Afroditi Papantinou

Administration Coordinator

‘’Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.’’ – Albert Einstein

Afroditi is a graduate of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens.

She is an experienced secretary and Personal Assistant for large educational institutions, expert in all aspects of educational administration, who knows how to solve all kinds of problems with her smile!

She is responsible, kind, positive and cooperative. She loves her job but above all she loves children and she communicates perfectly with them.

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Ιωάννα Φαβιάνου

Administration Officer - Port
I’m Ioanna, or Joanna, as I have lived abroad and people call me by both names. I have graduated in Business Administration and I am a person full of energy.

Professionally, I have three years of experience in customer service, during which I’ve learned to handle situations calmly and always maintain strong and positive relationships with both parents and colleagues.

I love communication and enjoy taking on new challenges. I’m known for my organizational skills and my consistency in everything I do.

I loved English from a young age, as a teacher made me love it through her unique way of teaching. She managed to turn every lesson into a journey full of interest and imagination. Thanks to her, English was not just a school subject, but a window to a new world — a world of communication, culture, and creativity.

Since then, my love for this language has only grown, and it continues to inspire me to this day.

Glossomatheia with its unique way of teaching, gives children exactly what I experienced myself when I was learning the language.
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Εlectra Panteli

Administration Officer
My name is Electra, I am a Musicology student at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a graduate of the Experimental Music School of Pallini.

I have a degree in piano performance, I love classical music and literature, education and human interaction.

I am very happy to be a part of the admin team in Glossomatheia for its supportive and cooperative environment that I used to experience as a former student and its high level education system.
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Anna Leptokariti

Administration Officer
I am Anna and I study Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business.

I enjoy being a part of Glossomatheia’s admin team due to its friendly working environment and innovative educational system, to which I am familiar as a former student.

I believe kindness, good intentions and a positive attitude are essential to an efficient collaboration.

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Katerina Panteli

Administration Officer
My name is Katerina (Katia) Panteli and I have studied at the Angel Kanchev Law School of the University of Ruse, Bulgaria and worked as a secretary and office manager at the Association for Women's Rights of Sofia (NGO) for three years, at the Bulgarian Center for Human Rights for two years and at the Magistrate Training Center of the Ministry of Justice of Bulgaria for four years (today’s National Institute of Justice).

I have full on experience in children occupation and upbringing and I speak 4 languages, Greek, English, Bulgarian (native) and Russian. I love communicating with children, quality cinema, reading books, theater, documentaries and sports.

I am really glad being a member of Glossomatheia’s team, the beloved language school, in which my children were students for years.
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Dimitra Georgiou

Administration Officer - Port

This world may be small, but if it is built on love... there's room for all of us.(Antoine de Saint-Exypery)

My name is Demetra Georgiou, and I was born in Piraeus. After a long period away from the professional field due to family commitments, I am happy to return-this time through the field of glossomatheia.

Enthusiastic, organized, responsible, I firmly belive that wih team spirit and effective communication, any goal can be achieved. I love working with children and deeply belive in their ability to change the world.

I enjoy listening to good music and reading literature, I admire the arts and I love traveling as every new experience enrighes both the mind and the soul.

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Faidonas Diamantopoulos

Administration Officer - Down Town
I grew up in Chalandri and finished the experimental Music school in Pallini.

My area of expertise is music and piano lessons but I have also worked in the sector of Hospitality.

I love music and deeply believe in the hope and power for knowledge it holds.

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