Meet our Teachers

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.

Kleopatra Niki Goumenou Ntakaletsi

English teacher

Kleopatra is in her final year of studies in the English Language and Literature Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and believes in inclusive teaching.

As an educator, she considers it her duty to inspire trust in students, cultivate feelings of safety and community and, above all, to rely on communication and positive reinforcement. Her goal is to encourage her students to utilize their critical thinking and creativity because that is what makes her love learning too.

She wishes to leave the world better than how she found it.

Virginia Blani

Head Teacher, English Teacher

Virginia is a graduate of the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Athens and holds a Master's Degree in Translation Studies from the University of Manchester.

In 2018 she completed her PhD at EKPA on teaching and the evaluation of the production of written speech (Writing). In addition to English and Greek, he also speaks German. She has worked as an English teacher in the private sector since 2006, in Vocational Training Institutions, at Police Academy and the Fire Brigade Academy.

Her main interests are teaching English mainly to children, the development of the skill of written production, issues related to the teaching of English for Special Purposes and the translation of technical texts. She has been involved in the design of a Fire brigade textbook that is currently being used as the main textbook for teaching English Fire Terminology at the Fire brigade Academy.

She has been a research assistant at the Research Center for Language Teaching and Language Assessment (RCeL) of the University of Athens and participated in the preparation of the State Certificate of Language Proficiency (CPG) exams for English.

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 a graduate student of the Faculty of Classics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and she holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Educational Psychology from the American College of Greece (Deree).

She has also attended a specialization program on Special Education offered by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and she has experience in differentiated instruction.

She has conducted a research project on gamification of learning, since she believes that having fun is necessary in the learning process. She likes 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.

Andriani Argyropoulou

English Teacher

''The best way to predict your future is to create it.''

Andriani has a BA in English Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed the student practice teaching and mentor training program at Arsakeia – Tositseia Schools of Ekali.

She has attended a specialization program on Learning Difficulties and Behaviour Problems at postgraduate level. She is an eager learner so she continues her training in Special Education through a distance learning seminar offered by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She is also a certified instructor of the psycho-pedagogic test for learning difficulties, AthenaTest.

She has been teaching English since 2006 in all levels ranging from young learners to adults. She has a great experience in teaching English as a foreign language to students with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.She has worked in several language schools as well as in private schools such as MairyArgyri – Laimou Kindergarten and Primary School.

She strongly believes that there are no boundaries in learning and she is trying to prove this every day to her students and herself. That was her motivation to study the Sign Language too. She loves challenges, travelling, dancing, reading books and any kind of experience that will help her improve as a person and an educator.

Eimie Koyios

English Teacher

Eimie was born in the USA. She has studied English Language and Literature at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has taken part in a student practice teaching and mentor training program regarding methods and practices in TEFL-ELT, at Arsakeia-Tosotseia Schools.

She has been teaching English as a foreign language since 2009, in levels ranging from young learners to adults and has been working in language schools and private schools such as Argyri Laimou Schools. She is a certified oral examiner for exam bodies such as Cambridge Assessment English.

She has participated in seminars on teaching students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning difficulties such as Special Education and ICT : Psychometric Tools and Intervention Methodologies (N.C.S.R DEMOCRITOS) and has attended various TESOL seminars on differentiated instruction.

Anna Palaki

English Teacher

For Anna, teaching is an opportunity to help children explore themselves and their potential, while the classroom becomes a space for free expression. Her goal is to create an environment of acceptance, where children feel safe to express themselves, have fun, build relationships, make mistakes, and through them learn and grow.

She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics (Hellenic American University), a BSc in Psychology (Wrexham University), a Diploma in Translation (Hellenic American Union), and is currently pursuing an MSc in Clinical Psychology (University of Essex) with a focus on child and adolescent psychology. She has attended numerous training programs on teaching methodology, classroom management, and learning difficulties.

For the past fifteen years, she has been teaching ESL to children, teenagers, university students, and professionals (English for Specific Purposes) both in language centers and colleges, and has also worked as an examiner in the Michigan written and oral examinations. She loves dancing, traveling, and learning, and deeply believes in sincere and heartfelt human communication.

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.

Leta Pyrri

English Teacher

Leta has started teaching English since she was still a student when she used to help younger learners with their homework.

She has attended numerous courses and seminars about the English language, teaching and classroom management. She worked for many years at Oxford University Press, Greek office, and she has a deep knowledge of the ELT industry.

She was a school owner of a branch of a great foreign languages school chain for over five years. This has helped her gain great knowledge of the foreign language field in Greece. She is a CertTESOL holder from the Trinity College London.

Leta has been in the ELT for more then two decades. She loves teaching affectionate juniors, enthusiastic schoolchildren, interested and interesting teenagers and stressed adult students equally.

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.

Evi Stasinou

English Teacher

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

My name is Evi, and I’m an English language teacher with a degree in English Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, including Erasmus studies at the University of Osnabrück.

I am currently completing a master’s degree in digital transformation in education. I have a strong focus on inclusive education and educational technology, supported by numerous seminars and certifications.

I also have experience as a SEN English teacher. I believe in the individuality of each learner and strive to create an engaging and personalized learning environment.

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

She grows plants in her garden named " Voltaire".

Mata Marra studied ballet, classical indian dance, contemporary dance and yoga. She attended workshops on puppetry and drama in education. Αs a dancer, choreographer and teacher she has worked with the national theater of Greece, museum of Greek children's art,Porta theater, morfes ekfrasis theater, theatrical group of deaf " crazy colours", ancient orchesis study group, public and private schools, Gaia museum and more.

She has given seminars to educators on the use of creative movement as a learning tool. She has written articles for the “Contemporary Kindergarden” magazine. She teaches english language through arts, in kindergartens.

She loves Glossomatheia s Deeper Learning program and she attends it every year. She loves nature and she explores how body movement can make us deeply understand the world

Amalia Chaziraki

English Teacher

Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn” Xun Kuang

Amalia has been teaching English for more than ten years and hopes to continue for many more. She started teaching with the traditional methods, then changed perspective after working at American Community Schools as a shadow teacher and an EFL teacher. From then on, she continues to evolve as a teacher.

For the past few years she is working in the field of experiential education, on a bilingual program for pre-schoolers, called Young Vines in Stamata. She believes that outdoor education should be included in all school programs for all ages.

She is a university of Athens graduate, specialized in English-French translation. She is now completing the CertTesol from Trinity College and she is on the first year of her MA in “The Teaching of English as a foreign/international language”.

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.

Evangelos Sarris

Teacher of English

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Vaggelis Saris holds a bachelor’s degree in Primary School Education from the University of Patras and a master’s degree in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University of Essex. His experience as an English teaching assistant in Rome prompted him to broaden his horizons in English language teaching. He started working as an English teacher in recognized language centers in Heraklion, Crete.

Additionally, every summer he travels to Bristol, United Kingdom, to teach at one of the most renowned private schools in England, providing quality education. Vaggelis believes that education is a diverse and a living organism that constantly evolves, which is why he never stops training and developing in his field. Thus, he obtained a certification in Special Education and Training from the University of the Aegean, as well as a certification in the Braille writing system.

Currently, he holds the title of Qualified Teacher Status from the United Kingdom and is a certified oral examiner for language proficiency certificates. His ambitions and dreams do not end here; he is a person with vision and genuine passion for what he does. Therefore, since 2022, he has been pursuing his second degree in English Language and Teaching from the University of Greenwich.

His need for expressing himself in various ways makes him a creative educator who never misses an opportunity to discover new and enjoyable learning methods. He supports that teaching is an art that takes on various forms; it is not just a job, which he demonstrates daily through the time he dedicates to it. He supports and respects his students as individuals, recognizing their individual needs. According to his beliefs, an educator should show empathy and understanding towards their students' needs, demonstrate sensitivity, and provide support and guidance.

He is a sociable character who loves to travel, discover new places, peoples, and their cultures. Every journey is a new experience and an opportunity for personal and professional growth. He is a sensitive and dedicated educator who always ensures he is there for his students, adapting his teaching methods based on their needs.

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!

Nikos Sakkadakis

English Teacher

Nikos was born in Crete. He lived in London since he was 18 years old, receiving his FD in Art & Design from the University of Arts London, after which he studied and worked in London for 9 years. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Fine Art and a Master Degree in Philosophy of Art from Goldsmiths University of London.

He specialised in filmmaking, creativity writing and multimedia installations. He has taken part in creative writing seminar where he organised a workshop titled: “Algorithmic Poetry”. Recently he has been academically involved with philosophy, the arts and sciences.

His interest in teaching started while helping students prepare for their applications in art degrees in English universities. He believes that talking about art cultivates new expressive modes beyond classical English learning. He aspires to show that a deep knowledge of a language is not without purpose, instead it fosters free and critical thinking.

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.

Markella Stamelopoulou

English Teacher

Markella studied at the Department of English Language and Literature of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has successfully completed her university Practicum at Glossomatheia. Since her early years at the university, she has been attending seminars and training courses related to ELT.

She believes that it is the teacher's duty to create a safe and supportive environment where curiosity, creativity, and collaboration are cultivated on a daily basis. Her goal is to encourage students to express themselves freely, to love learning, and to develop their critical thinking skills.

In her free time, she travels, plays the guitar, listens to music, reads books, and watches films, constantly seeking inspiration and new stories to share with her students.

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.

Anna Mylonaki

English Teacher

Anna has graduated from the department of Sociology of the Panteion University and specialized in Criminology and Sociology as a subject of the educational process. She has acquired TKT by the University of Cambridge. She, also, has completed a course on Special Education at the the Aegean University.

She has benn teaching English in the private sector since 2004 and she likes exploring new methods of teaching. She supports creativeness as a form of self expression and believes that if a person wants to be free and love other creatures then they should develop their critical thinking. Mobilization and action are the ''key words''.

She loves 'motion' expressed through dancing and sports, reading books and comics. She adores eating with friends and being in the nature. Animals make her feel calm and happy. She believes that the greatest trip in to have an open mind.

The greatest accomplishment that can be achieved by a parent and an educator is to teach a child how to be free and happy!

Zoe Boxill

English teacher

Zoe Boxill earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Education from Bryn Mawr College and has been working in early childhood education since 2018. Her teaching experience involves special education and bilingual immersion. In the classroom, Zoe incorporates playful and creative methodologies to engage and encourage students.

She is currently positioned as an English Teaching Fellow at the American College of Greece, where she co-teaches a Pre Kindergarten classroom alongside two Greek speaking teachers.

She joined the Glossomatheia team to expand her teaching experience and continue following her passion for education. She aspires to grow as a mentor and advocate for students by exploring a diversity of perspectives and contributing to the communities she is apart of.

Zoe enjoys writing, collaging, playing bass and billiards, and watching sports.

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.”

Valia Amanatidou

English Teacher

Valia Amanatidou is an experienced English language teacher with a strong academic background in Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology.

She has taught students of all ages and levels, both in language schools and as a private tutor, focusing on effective learning strategies, exam preparation, and individualized support.

She has also attended numerous seminars on classroom management, teaching young learners, and special education, while her expertise extends to translation projects in English and Greek.

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.

Zeta Ntakoulia

English Teacher

Zeta Ntakoulia is in her final year of studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in the Department of English Language and Literature. She recently completed her teaching practice at Glossomatheia, where she discovered how much she enjoys working with students and helping them achieve their goals.

A true language enthusiast and literature lover, she is always curious to learn more and improve her teaching skills. She aims to create lessons that are not only educational but also inspiring and enjoyable for every 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.

George Kabaxis

English Teacher

A graduate of the Department of English Language and Literature, based in Athens, with experience teaching learners of all ages and levels.

Focused on helping students build confidence, communication skills, and a genuine connection to language and culture. Participation in the Erasmus+ program in Rome offered valuable insights into diverse educational approaches and intercultural exchange.

Lessons draw inspiration from literature, art, and everyday stories, aiming to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in an inclusive and learner-centered environment.

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 .

Iris Sofikiti

Teacher of English

✨ Iris is a vibrant and creative English teacher with 14 years of experience! Along with her degrees in Social and Educational Policy from the University of Peloponnese, Pedagogical Studies from Dundee, Scotland, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Nicosia, Cyprus, she's always on the move, currently studying English Language and Literature at New York College.

Iris brings fun, creativity, and a love for arts and crafts into her lessons, constantly designing new projects, decorations, and resources to keep her students engaged. 🌟 Her superpower? Keeping the classroom vibrant and exciting! But there's more! Iris is not just an English teacher; she's also a pastry enthusiast 🍰, known for whipping up sweet treats, and when she's not teaching, she's either dancing, singing, or exploring the world. 🌍💃✨ The real question is—does she dance and sing outside the classroom or inside, too? 🤔🎶

Thanos Theodoridis

English Teacher

Thanos has earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Turkish and Modern Asian Studies of the University of Athens with specializations in History, Society and Geopolitical Analysis and then participated in a graduate’s program for competency in teaching Turkish as a second/foreign language at the same faculty.

He then continued with a course in teaching Greek as a second/foreign language at the University of Aegean and a course in Translation and Editing of texts in English at the University of Athens, while he has also worked extensively as translator and editor of texts in English and Greek. Currently, he is working on a Master's degree in Political Science and Sociology at the University of Athens, with an ambitious eye toward a future PhD.

He has been teaching English since his first undergrad years. His core belief centers around foreign language learning being a means to build bridges of understanding, fostering meaningful connections across borders and facilitating the collective journey towards a more inclusive world. Committed to promoting multilingualism, multiculturalism, tolerance and the fight against fascism, conservatism of any kind, discriminations and hate speech, he views every classroom as an opportunity to celebrate diversity and cultivate an environment of exploration where each student feels valued and with a voice that matters.

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.

Christina Koukouli

English Teacher

Christina holds a BA in English Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as an MPhil with distinction in Comparative Literature from Trinity College Dublin. She actively participates in academia as an independent scholar and her research focuses on the role and depictions of the natural environment in world literature.

Her teaching philosophy centers around creating a friendly and inclusive environment that fosters student engagement and participation while integrating elements of literature, arts and culture to develop learners’ knowledge and critical thinking skills.

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.

Marisa Farmaki

English Teacher

To see a World in a Grain of Sand

I am an actor and director. I have worked as an assistant for Stella Adler’s Studio of Acting Shakespeare Intensive Programme in New York City; as assistant director to J.G.Rubin on Ibsen’s A Doll House at the Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research; as assistant director to D. Karantzas on The Persians at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. I myself have directed Albert Camus’ The Just Assasins, and am currently directing and playing in Romeo & Juliet, a part of Glossomatheia’s Suitcase Stories project. I am also a working actor in Athens, I have a cat and I love rollerblading and drawing.

A common saying in my world is that theatre is like a game, but a serious one. It’s not easy, but it’s simple. It’s about exploration, trial and error and constantly asking questions. And of course, at its core, it’s about learning how to communicate and connect.

I really believe in learning out of curiosity, and with tenderness. I will be teaching a Deeper Learning class on Shakespeare this year, and I cannot wait to explore this universe along with the students and form our very own Shakespeare Company. Shakespeare is meant to be spoken, heard, brought to life. Communicated. Let’s knock the Bard off that pedestal, and meet with him - I think we might find he just wants to play.

Nick Tselepis

English Teacher

Nick is an analytical and articulate Law student at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, passionate about rhetoric, education, and human connection.

Half Greek and half Canadian, he is a native English speaker who brings an authentic, engaging approach to language learning.

Drawing on years of debate training and international experience in competitions such as the Harvard Model Congress Europe, Nikolas helps students develop not only linguistic accuracy but also confidence, critical thinking, and expressive communication skills.

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".

English Teacher

Eva is in her final year of completing her English language and literature degree at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

With a deep interest in literature and poetry, she is passionate about exploring the power of language and creative expression. She aspires to become 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.

Magda Katsifi

French teacher

Magda studied French and Comparative Literature at Sorbonne Nouvelle University of Paris, where she lived for six years and completed a Master 1 in Literary Translation at INALCO (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales). She is currently completing a Master's in Education and Human Rights at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

For her, education is not a way to build a resume, but a powerful tool that encourages students to think critically, stay curious, and develop a progressive mindset.

In her classes, she uses literature, play, imagination, and humor to awaken curiosity, striving to give her students the confidence and motivation to interact in French with joy and creativity. She believes that learning a language goes beyond communication: it is about discovering new ways of seeing, feeling, and being in the world.

Maria Kanellopoulou

Teacher of French

The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go

Coucou! I’m Maria and and I graduated from the Department of French Language and Literature of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. I also hold a Master degree from the University of Angers, in France and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on Language Teachers in Europe : Training for the Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Schools. I teach French through games and playful activities. I have worked in kindergartens teaching French language through the Montessori approach, but I have also taught Greek to French speakers.

My role is to encourage children to learn in autonomy through their own experiences, to help them conceptualise in french language, to aid them develop their own learning strategies and build their identity through the foreign language, to motivate them, to cultivate their creative and critical thinking, to encourage a positive environment where they feel relaxed, valorized and finally to make learning a creative journey.

As for my personal interests, I like traveling, books, french movies and aerial dancing.

I believe that we learn by playing since only then we start to explore, learn, collaborate, respect each other and discover ourselves.

Jason Bitter Kourounis

French Teacher

"No one can reveal to you aught but that which already lies half asleep in the dawning of your knowledge" ―Kahlil Gibran

Jason is a bilingual French and Greek native speaker whose varied experiences in translation, performance, and education naturally led him to teaching. He began his career working as a translator for television, radio, and artistic events, gaining insight into how language connects people across cultures. Working with children in camps and after-school programs during his BAFA training helped him understand that curiosity is the gateway to learning, and that sparking a child’s interest is key to meaningful language acquisition.

His background in the performing arts further shaped his teaching approach, providing him with tools to combine creativity, expression, and play in the classroom. Through theatre-based language labs, storytelling, and interactive exercises, Jason encourages students to explore French and Greek not only as languages, but as living, expressive mediums.

His deep understanding of both languages — their similarities, differences, and inner workings — allows him to make learning engaging, culturally rich, and fun, encouraging students to discover not only the language but also their own voice.

Dora Sindona

English Teacher

‘Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.’ Maya Angelou

Dora holds a BA in English Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and she hasn’t always liked English. Maybe it’s because from her early school years it was all about testing. This totally changed when she started teaching kids, teens and adults and she loved the sharing of ideas and interaction.

For the past 15 years she has worked in private schools and a language school where she has helped students successfully pass English exams. She has been employed as a teacher of English in the Greek Air Force Academy. She has also made extensive use of the CLIL method and has introduced English in preschool kids through theatrical play and playful lessons. She believes that a teacher that is determined and deeply loves being a fellow traveler for learners, can get the best out of each and every student.

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.

Daniel Zikas

English Teacher

Daniel Zikas has studied Philosophy, Psychology and Pedagogy in EKPA university of Athens.

He is currently doing his master’s in History and Philosophy of Science at IFET university. His specialty is puppet theater and musical education (music games, improvisation and choirs). He plays the flute as well and sings.

As a teacher he believes in teamwork and a non-authoritative way of teaching. He promotes love of knowledge and an inquiring worldview.

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.

Christina Rocha

Teacher of Spanish

Christina Rocha has been teaching foreign languages (French, Spanish, English) since 1999.

Originally from the US, she has been living in Greece since 2007, working as an educator for private international schools.

She also has experience as an English proficiency examiner, curriculum developer and tour director for students of all ages.

She is a PhD candidate, with her research focusing on inquiry based learning and intercultural communicative competency.

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

Mi chiamo Natalie Minioti e sono nata ad Atene. Ho studiato la lingua e la letteratura italiana all’ Università di Salonico e allo stesso periodo ho frequentato in Italia corsi estivi sul perfezionamento della lingua italiana.

Ho insegnato l’ italiano parecchi anni ad Atene e per un certo periodo facevo traduzioni dall’ italiano in greco.

Gli ultimi anni ho fatto un master sul dramma greco antico e ora sto per finire il mio dottorato sulle rappresentazioni teatrali contemporanee al teatro greco di Siracusa in Sicilia.

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.

Maria Zervoudaki

English Teacher

Maria is a graduate of the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Athens. She has completed her practicum at Glossomatheia and she looks forward to experiencing the fascinating journey of learning and teaching.

As an educator, she seeks to cultivate an environment where students feel respected, motivated, and encouraged to express themselves freely. She believes that empathy, inclusivity, and creativity are essential in the classroom, and she aspires to help her students develop not only their language skills but also their confidence and critical thinking.

Passionate about art and music, she finds inspiration in creativity and strives to pass that joy of discovery on to her learners. She perceives education as the most powerful tool to shape the world into a fair and inclusive place. She is a life-long learner herself, always eager to embrace new ideas and contribute positively to the community around her.

Silvana Gkioka

English Teacher

Silvana is currently studying at the Fine Arts University of Athens. She is 19 years old and passionate about creativity, expression, and learning. She enjoys exploring different aspects of modern and traditional culture and is especially interested in art and its history, always inspired by how creativity connects people across time and cultures.

As an artist, she loves discovering new ideas and perspectives, both in her own work and in the classroom. She is dedicated to helping students find their own voice through learning.

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.

Anna Kavvadia

Administration Officer - Down Town

Anna Kavvadia studied Psychology at the American College of Greece.

With several years of experience in academic libraries, she has supported students and educators through access services and community engagement.

She values curiosity as a path to learning and a passion for doing things differently, and she is delighted to contribute to an environment that nurtures both.

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.

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Maria Davou

Director of Studies/English teacher/ Teacher Educator

There is nothing more despicable than respect based on fear

Angelos Evangelidis

Deeper Learning coordinator & Glossomatheia Hub Director

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

Vicky Souitsmez

Head Teacher, English Teacher

Mistakes are proof that you are trying!

Stella Theodoropoulou

English Teacher

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

Kleopatra Niki Goumenou Ntakaletsi

English teacher

Virginia Blani

Head Teacher, English Teacher

Eleni Evangelidi

Inquiring Minds Coordinator

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

Kelly Papazoglou

Head Teacher, English Teacher

Alex Tarran

English Teacher

Andriani Argyropoulou

English Teacher

''The best way to predict your future is to create it.''

Eimie Koyios

English Teacher

Anna Palaki

English Teacher

Eleni Kalpia - Ilia

Head Teacher, English Teacher

Leta Pyrri

English Teacher

Giannis Athanassiou

English Teacher

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

Evi Stasinou

English Teacher

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

Tatiana Tsironi

English Teacher

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

Mata Marra

English Teacher

She grows plants in her garden named " Voltaire".

Amalia Chaziraki

English Teacher

Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn” Xun Kuang

Aggeliki Megariti

English Teacher

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

Simos Kalfas

Teacher of English

Evangelos Sarris

Teacher of English

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Katerina Aspioti

Head Teacher, English Teacher

Maria Elioti

English Teacher

Nikos Sakkadakis

English Teacher

Pelina Petrocheilou

English Teacher

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.”

Markella Stamelopoulou

English Teacher

Panagiotis Georgantas

English teacher

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

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

Anna Mylonaki

English Teacher

Zoe Boxill

English teacher

Stella Alikioti

English Teacher

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

Valia Amanatidou

English Teacher

Elissavet Neonaki

English Teacher

Zeta Ntakoulia

English Teacher

Nicole Thanou

English Teacher

Nikolas Mougios

English Teacher

George Kabaxis

English Teacher

Anthia Flerianou

English Teacher

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!”

Nagia Chatzigianni

English Teacher

Iris Sofikiti

Teacher of English

Thanos Theodoridis

English Teacher

Vana Zachari

English Teacher

Christina Koukouli

English Teacher

Anna Fritzela

English Teacher

Verra Travlou

English Teacher

Marisa Farmaki

English Teacher

To see a World in a Grain of Sand

Nick Tselepis

English Teacher

Maro Liapi

English Teacher

Azat Dοurgoutian

Teacher of French

Lena Papatheodorou

Professeure de Francais

Magda Katsifi

French teacher

Maria Kanellopoulou

Teacher of French

The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go

Jason Bitter Kourounis

French Teacher

"No one can reveal to you aught but that which already lies half asleep in the dawning of your knowledge" ―Kahlil Gibran

Dora Sindona

English Teacher

‘Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.’ Maya Angelou

Christina-Penelope Papageorgiou

German Teacher

Nikos Lapokonstantakis

English & German Teacher

Daniel Zikas

English Teacher

Christina Tsironi

German Teacher

Irina Bulatova

Teacher of Rusian

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

Vicky Serti

Teacher of Spanish

Christina Rocha

Teacher of Spanish

Katerina Stathouli

Teacher of Spanish

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

Natalie Minioti

Italian Teacher

Neli Tzanidaki

Italian Teacher

Nikolaos Kourousis

Teacher of Chinese

Maria Zervoudaki

English Teacher

Silvana Gkioka

English Teacher

Eirini Bragka

English and Russian Teacher

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

Anna Kavvadia

Administration Officer - Down Town

Ιωάννα Φαβιάνου

Administration Officer - Port

Εlectra Panteli

Administration Officer

Anna Leptokariti

Administration Officer

Katerina Panteli

Administration Officer

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)

Faidonas Diamantopoulos

Administration Officer - Down Town