Faculty / Staff

2023-2024 Faculty/Staff Listing

DIRECTOR

Christina Tsibiridi B.Sc., M.Sc., London School of Economics, Ph.D. Imperial College

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, Head of Centre for Counseling & Learning Services

Protopapa Maria B.A. National & Kapodistrian University University of Athens
M.Sc. University of La Verne

 

CO-ORDINATORS

Pateras Lea IBDP/CP Coordinator B.A. American College of Greece
M.Ed. University of Manchester
Venieris Constantina 
MYP Coordinator
B.A., B.Ed. University of Western Ontario
Savvas Athanasia
PYP Coordinator B.Sc. Ed. Sterling College, State of Kansas
Pattakos Faye Learning Centre Coordinator, Learning Support B.A., M.A. American University, Washington DC
Petris Kathy University Placement, English B.A. American College of Greece

 

 

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Anna Bitouni Head of Mathematics, Math
B.Sc. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens,
M.Sc. University of Tennessee, Knoxville
 
Ioannis Papatheocharis Head of Science, Physics B.Sc. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens M.Env.Sc. Strathclyde University
Loukia Kefallinou Head of Modern Greek, Modern Greek L&L, MYP Educational Committee, Service as Action Coordinator (gr. 9&10) Student Council Advisor B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Ismini Sykioti Head of English, English L&L, English Language Acquisition B.A. National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens M.A. University of Leeds
Aurora Del Hoyo
Ventura
Head of World Languages, Spanish Language Acquisition Dip. Ed. Universidad de Valladolid
George Sotiropoulos Head of Individuals & Societies, History, TOK Coordinator B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of Kent
Maria Voulgaris Head of Fine Arts, Visual Art B.A., M.Ed. Ohio State University
John Vradis Head of Physical & Health Education, Physical Education B.A. Institute of Physical Education
 

UPPER SCHOOL FACULTY

Antoniou Marios Design B.Sc. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens 
Benites Macarena Spanish Language Acquisition Diploma in Theater, London Open College Network, UK 
Bitouni Anna Mathematics, Dean of Students
B.Sc. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens,
M.Sc. University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bowen Daphne Lab Assistant B. Sc. Physics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Bratakou Mouhletz Giara Arabic Language Acquisition B.A. Arts & Humanities, University of Aleppo, Syria
Burk Antony
 

Theatre, Drama
Dipl. Odeion Athinon 
Charistou Maria Chemistry, Science B.Sc. in Chemistry University of Thessaloniki, MSc in Biomedicine University of Kent
Chatzichristidis Christos Physics, Science
B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens,
M.Sc. Elementary Particle Theory, Ph.D. High Energy Astrophysics, Durham University, UK
Chatzoglou Afroditi  MYP Individual & Societies  BA in History & Archaelogy, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, MPHil in Archaelogy Heritage & Museums Univ. Of Cambridge, PhD Univ.of Cambridge
Christodoulou Maria Librarian Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Del Hoyo Ventura Aurora Head of World Languages, Spanish Language Acquisition Dip. Ed. Universidad de Valladolid
Deeb Nelly Arabic Bachelor in Arabic literature, Tishreen University, Diploma of educational Qualification, Tishreen University
Desylla Thomais Modern Greek L&L, CAS B.A. National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens, Dipl. Theatre Arts, Aki Davi Theatre School
Diamantopoulos George Science, Environmental Systems & Societies B.Sc in Physics University of Ioannina, MSc in Applied Physics NTUA, Ph.D. Physics Department of the NTUA
Dionysopoulou Antonia
Modern Greek L&L, Isotimia, Language A self-taught supervisor, Individual & Societies
B.A. National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens, Adv. Dip. Ed., M.A. Ed. University of London
Exarhakos Konstantinos Chemistry BSc in Chemistry University of Ioannina, MSc – Enterprise in Biotechnology University of Sunderland, MSc – Natural Sciences in Education National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Georgakopoulou Ada Science, Chemistry B.Sc. in Chemistry, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens 
Georgiou Dimitra Computer Science, Design, IT Skills B.Sc. TEI of Thessaly, Mechanical Engineering of Computer Science & Telecommunications, M.Sc. University of Piraeus, Digital Communications & Networks Systems, Ph.D. University of Piraeus, Security of Computer Science 
Grammatikou Gina TOK Bachelor of Laws (Monash University), Bachelor of Economics (Monash University), CELTA (Cambridge University)
Harhanti Asimina Greek Language Acquisition
B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens,
M.A in Linguistics National & Kapodistrian Univeristy of Athens
Iliopoulou Christina
French Language Acquisition,
Service as Action Coordinator (gr. 7 & 8)
Diplôme de langue et littérature française, Université d’ Athènes
Kaponikolou Vasiliki
 
Modern Greek L&L B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens 
Karaoulani Despina English Language Acquisition, English L&L, Saturday Programme Coordinator
B.A. McGill University,
M.A. Open University, UK
Kefallinou Loukia Head of Modern Greek, Modern Greek L&L, MYP Educational Committee, Service as Action Coordinator B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens  
Kounadi Anna Music B.A. in Law, School of Law, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, MMus in Piano Performance, Trinity College of Music, London
PGA in Piano Performance, Trinity College of Music, London Soloist's Diploma in Piano Performance, Conservatory of Athens, Ph.D. in Performance and Related Studies - Goldsmiths University of London
Koutsandreou Thodoris German Language Acquisition, German abinitio Grosses Sprachdiplom Goethe  Institut  
Lioni Katerina Mathematics  B.A in Mathematics, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens,
Master in Didactic and Methodology of Mathematics, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Mangina Anna English Acquisition, English Language & Literature B.A. in English, University of Athens, Master in Translation and Translation Theory, University of Athens 
Manolidou Marianthi Greek Language Acquisition Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology, School of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Master in Teaching Greek as second/foreign Language Open University
Medeiro Rosa Spanish Language Acquisition B.A. Classical Languages, University of Barcelona
Master in teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language,
Univ. Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona
Meratzis Pavlos Mathematics B.A. in Mathematics National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Master in Mathematics National & Kapodistrian Univeristy of Athens
Mertzani Effy Learning Center teacher, Psychology M.Sc. Clinical Neuroscience UCL, B.Sc. Psychology Kingston University 
Mitsis Evangelos Head of Math, Mathematics  B.A. Mathematics University of Patras 
Ouli Panagiota Aikaterini Greek language Acquisition
Bachelor in Greek Philology National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, M.A in teaching Greek as a foreign Language University of Nicosia
Page Juana Art B.F.A. School of Fine Arts Cordoba, M.F.A. Ed. City College of New York 
Papatassos William English Language Acquisition, English L&L  B.A. Macalester College 
Papatheocharis Ioannis Head of Science, Biology, ESS B.Sc. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
M.Env.Sc. Strathclyde University
Parthimou Claire French Language Acquisition, French abinitio
B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (Langue et Littérature françaises) 
Pateras Lea IBDP/CP Coordinator, Extended Essay coordinator, Psychoeducational Assessment coordinator B.A. American College of Greece
M.Ed. University of Manchester
Pattakos Faye Learning Center Coordinator B.A., M.A. American University, Washington DC
Peters Marylin Biology B.Sc. Biological Sciences (Molecular) Essex University
M.Sc. Applied Animal Behaviour University of Edinburgh
Petris Kathy University Placement, English
B.A. American College of Greece 
Piriohos Zoy Physical & Health Education B.Ed. McGill University
D.S.A. Concordia University
Protopapa Maria Deputy Director, Head of CCLS; Counseling .A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, M.Sc. Counseling Psychology University of La Verne 
Psimouli Maria Business Management BSC. Business administration University of Piraeus, MSc. In marketing & communication Athens University of Economics, PhD in marketing Athens University of Economics & Business
Sekertzi Kiki Greek Language Acquisition,
Greek Language & Literature
B.A. in Greek Philology, National and Capodistrian, University of Athens, M.A.  in Teaching Greek as Foreign/Second Language, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Siatra Eirini English, Forensics B.A. in English Language & Literature National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Master of Education Hellenic Open University
Sifnaiou Margarita
Mathematics
Bachelor in Condensed Matter and Material Physics, National Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens, M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, National Technical Univ. of Athens, Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, National Technical Univ. Of Athens
Sotiropoulos George Head of Individuals & Societies, History, TOK Coordinator B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of Kent
Stouraitou Konstantina (Daina) German Β.Α. National & Kapodistrian Univ.of Athens, M.A. Hellenic Open Univ. The teaching of German as a Foreign Language
Sykioti Ismini
Head of English, English
B.A. National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens, M.A. University of Leeds 
Tang Fen (Diana) Chinese L&L
B.A Dalian Translation and Interpretation College, MBA Guilin University of Technology 
Terzoglou Theano  German Language Acquisition, CAS Coordinator Grosses Sprachdiplom Goethe Institut 
Tiniakou Eirini Art Bachelor in Fine arts & art education , Athens School of Fine arts, Master of Arts, Universit of Applied Arts, Vienna
Tsamadia Maria Mathematics
B.Sc. in Mathematics National University of Athens, M.Sc. in Mathematics Univeristy of Cyprus 
Tsatis Efstratios Physics B.Sc. in Physics, University of Patras, M.Sc. in Physics, Northeastern University, USA, Ph.D. Theoretical Physics University of Patras 
Tsibiridi Christina Director, Mathematics B.Sc., M.Sc., London School of Economics, Ph.D. Imperial College
Valvis Leonidas Physical Education B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens T.E.F.A.A. M.Sc. University of Essex 
Vasileiou Zafeiria Music Organ performing & teaching Diploma ABRSM Athens Concert Hall, Final Performing & Teaching Piano Diploma, Athens Conservatory, Organ course for repertoire & registration Stanford University
Venieris Constantina
MYP Coordinator, Individuals & Societies
B.A., B.Ed. The University of Western Ontario 
Vombiris Julie French language Acquisition B.A in French Language & Literature University of Athens, M.Sc. in Professional Translation Marc Bloch University Strasbourg France
Voulgaris Maria Head of Fine Arts, Visual Arts B.A., M.Ed. Ohio State University
Voultsiadou Faidra German Language Acquisition Friedrich-Alexander University, M.A. University of Erlangen/Nurnberg, Germany 
Vradis John
Head of Physical & Health Education, PE
B.A. Institute of Physical Education 
Vyniou Angeliki Economics, Business Management BSc in Concentration in Management Athens University of Economics and Business,  MSc in Statistics Athens University of Economics and Business
Yiannioti Vasiliki History B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Zaverdinos Anastasia  English Acquisition  Faculty of English studies, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Master of Child Psychology, University of Nicosia 

PRIMARY SCHOOL FACULTY

Athanasia Kaza Primary School Principal Bachelor in Primary Education, University of Cyprus
Agaitsi Eleni English as Another Language B.A in English Studies, M.Ed. in TEFL, Bristol University
Angus Anna Counceling Psychologist/Learning Support Bsc (Hons) Psychology Degree at Northumbria University, UK. MSc in Psychology of Education at UCL Institute of Education, University of London.
Anastasiou-Ifantis Helen  2C Diploma of Education, Macarthur Institute of Higher Education, Australia
Benites Macarena Spanish Diploma in Theater, London Open College Network, UK
Brattakou Mouhletz Giara  Arabic B.A. Arts & Humanities, University of Aleppo, Syria
Del Hoyo Ventura Aurora  Spanish Dip. Ed. Universidad de Valladolid
Dionysopoulou Antonia Greek B.A. National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens, Adv. Dip. Ed., M.A. Ed. University of London
Digenaki-Wedlock Cathrine  2B B.A., University of London
Gauvin Micole  4B Wisconsin Teaching Certification

B.A. Honors Elementary Education & Mathematics
                Georgantas Eleni PYP Librarian/Grade 5A teacher (Math) Bachelor of Education – University of British Colombia, ESL Diploma Program , University of British Colombia
Harhanti Asimina Greek B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Master in Linguistics National & Kapodistrian Univeristy of Athens
Iliopoulou Christina  French Diplome de langue et litterature francaise, Universite d’Athenes, Post Graduate Teacher Specialization in French Language Teaching from the Humanity Studies University in Patra
Kalantzi Maria  5B Bachelor of Education: Primary education Univ. Of Athens, MA in Inclusive Education and Disability Manchester Metropolitan University
Kaponikolou Vasiliki  Greek B.A. Kapodistrian University Athens, School of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology
Karaindrou Eirini Anna  2A

Bachelor in Education with teaching qualification, Univ .of Glasgow, ILM level 3, Unive. Of Essex, MSc in Psychology Univ. Of Essex

Karkania Areti Music / Orff Grades 1-3

The University of Athens, Athens, Greece Biology, Hellenic Conservatory, Athens, Greece Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance and Classical Theory, Master’s Degree in Music Education VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL

Kalavria Sofia  PE Bachelor on Physical education& sports science, University of Athens, Master in Sports Organization & Management for people with disabilitie
Kassimis Nicole  4C B.Sc. Ed., St. John’s University, M.Sc. Ed., Queen’s College
Kounadi Anna Music Grades 4-6 Ph.D. in Performance and Related Studies,Goldsmiths University of London MMus in Piano Performance, Trinity College of Music, London, PGA in Piano Performance, Trinity College of Music, London, Soloist's Diploma in Piano Performance, Conservatory of Athens ,B.A. in Law, School of Law, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Koutsandreou Theodoros  German Grosses Sprachdiplom Goethe
Kostarellou Soultana 6C
National and Kapodistrian University of Athen, Specialization in Education-Learning Difficulties - Dyslexia, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Elementary Education and Teaching,National and Kapodistrian University, University of Nicosia, Cyprus Master of Education Degree (MEd) - Special Education
Koppa Allison 3A Bachelor of science education University of Wisconsin-Madiso
Manolidou Marianthi Greek Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology, School of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Master in Teaching Greek as second/foreign Language Open University
Metaxa Lida Substitute Teacher Bachelor of Primary Education, National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens
Medeiro Rosa Spanish B.A. Classical Languages, University of Barcelona
Masters in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language,
Univ. Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona
Moschovakou Kalliopi Drama Grades 1-6 Archi Drama School – Diploma in acting, Bachelors in Marketing Management, Deree College
Ouli  Panagiota Aikaterini Greek Bachelor degree in Greek Philology National & Kapodistrian Univ.of Athens, Master degree in teaching Greek as a foreign Language University of Nicosia
Papachristos Maggie  1B

B.A. Major in Childhood Education, Ryerson University

Papadopoulou Helen Visual Arts Grades 1,2,3,6 University of Central England Institute of Art and Design Ornerakis School, Major in History of Art
Papanikolaou Nefeli  3B

BSc Psychology, Exeter
MSc Health Psychology, Bath
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, University of Sunderland

Pereiro Marta Tena  3C Educacion Primaria de la Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Reid Amy 4A University of St Mark and St John, BEd Primary Education with History
Sapountzaki Natalia PE B.A. University of Thessaly T.E.F.A.A.
Savvas Athanasia PYP Coordinator/ Language Arts Coordinator/ 5A teacher
B.Sc. Ed. Sterling College, State of Kansas 
Sergounioti Angeliki  6A B.A. in Primary Education, University of Athens, B.A. in Philogy, University of Athens, MSc in Applied Pedagogics, Univeristy of Athens
Sekertzi Kiki  Greek B.A. in Greek Philology, National and Capodistrian, University of Athens, MA in Teaching Greek as Foreign/Second Language, National and Capodistrian University of Athens
Spiteri Athena Angela 1A Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Education Studies at Bath Spa University, Bath. QTS in Primary Education. Primary PGCE (5-11) at Bath Spa University, Bath
Spiropoulou Maria Greek B.A., M.Ed., National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology
Stouraitou Konstantina German Β.Α. National & Kapodistrian Univ.of Athens, M.A. Hellenic Open Univ. The teaching of German as a Foreign Language
Theodoris Antonia
Counseling Psychologist/Learning Support
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology & Human Relations Brooklyn NY, Master of Arts in Applied Educational Psychology Pleasantville NY
Terzoglou Theano German Grosses Sprachdiplom Goethe Institut
Tsiavou Evangelia  1C B.Sc. New York University 
Tzivelopoulou Esthir  6B Bachelor of Primary Education, National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens, MSc in Education, University of Edinburgh, PhD in Education, University of Edinburgh
Valvis Leonidas  PE B.A. University of Athens, M.A. University of Essex

MELINA’S 3

Christina Chatzipavlou Melina's 3 Coordinator
Elise Barry Junior Pre - K Teacher
Rovie Tiamzon Caretaker
Xenia Terzopoulou
Assistant
Jennie Zakopoulou Junior Pre - K teacher
Christina Katsarou Junior Pre - Kteacher
Andria Theodorakou Junior Pre - K teacher
Marianna Triantafyllou Assistant
Vasiliki Constantelou Nursery Teacher


 

MELINA’S 4

Helga Barry Early Years Principal + Summer School Coordinator
Maria Michaelidou Administrative Assistant
Constantina Sakarelou Pre - Kindergarten Teacher
Tessie Kokkinia Pre - Kindergarten Assistant
Anthi Petratou Pre - Kindergarten Assistant
Vivi Danasi Greek teacher – Assistant
Bridget Exarchou Kindergarten Teacher
Penny Haros Pre Kindergarten Teacher
Girdon Lara Kindergarten Teacher
Marianna Diamantopoulou Kindergarten Teacher
Vasiliki Constantelou Pre - Kindergarten Teacher
Dalavani Elisabeth Greek Teacher & Art Teacher
Sofia Giova Greek teacher - Assistant
Aliki Banti Greek Teacher & IT Teacher
Alexandra Petroutsou Early Years Psychologist
Flora Mone Caretaker
Karkania Areti Music Teacher
Sapountzaki Natalia PE

STAFF

Administrative Assistants Adamopoulou Despoina
Michaelidou Maria
Christina Chatzipavlou
Traka Marissa
 
Middle school & High school PA to the Director
Melina’s Kindergarten 4
Melina's Kindergarten 3     
Primary School
Business Office
Fanis Malakontas
Mitsi Koutroumanou
Sissy Gioldasi
Ariana Zervos
 
Director
Accountant
 
B.O. Assistance
 
Admissions Officer for Middle School & High School/ Greek Government Liaison for Middle School & High School(p/t) / Upper School Registrar Kelly Bahliitzanaki    
Greek Government Liaison for Melina’s & Primary School
Marianthi Manolidou  

 

Kindergarten & Primary Admissions
Assistant PYP Coordinator
Boutserou Dimitra    
IT Systems Batzias Ilias
Paliopoulos Apostolis
  Administrator
Assistant
Marketing & P.R. Siori Vicky    
Lab. Technician Bowen Daphne    
Librarian Maria Christodoulou    
Maintenance
Karavatsos Thanasis
Flora Mone
Joey del Rosario
Margarita Ioakovidou
Katerina Vana                     
Maria Rovie Tiamzon

 

 
Co-ordinator
Melina’s 4
 

 
Melina's 3

 
School Nurse Paliourgiotou Georgia    
Security Guard Skrinos Yiannis (also transportation)    
Reception Katerina Chatzipavlou    
Transportation Coordinator Apostolos Zakkas    
School Bus Drivers
Zakkas Apostolos
Adamopoulos Stavros
Lefteris Kokonezos
Pantsos Athanasios
Skrinos Yiannis
Ntavoul Yiannis
Stergiou Vasilis
Dimitroulakis Manos
Kostas Apostolis
Manolias Athanasios
Vougas Nikos
Odysseas Moschonas