Faculty / Staff

2022-2023 Faculty/Staff Listing

DIRECTOR

Dr. Molfetas Spiros            B.Sc National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
DEA, Doctorat Paris VI

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
Dr. Tsibiridi Christina Academic Schedule Coordinator B.Sc. M.Sc., London School of Economics
Ph.D. Imperial College
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

Del Hoyo Ventura Aurora  Head of World Languages, Spanish Language Acquisition Dip. Ed. Universidad de Valladolid  
Kefallinou Loukia Head of Modern Greek, Modern Greek L&L, MYP Educational Committee, Service as Action Coordinator B.A.  National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
Mitsis Evangelos Science, Mathematics B.A. Mathematics University of Patras
Papatheocharis Ioannis Head of Science, Biology B.Sc. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
M.Env.Sc. Strathclyde University
Dr.Sotiropoulos George Head of Individuals and Societies, History, Cultural Anthropology, TOK B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of Kent
Sykioti Ismini Head of English, English L&L, English Language Acquisition B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
M.A. University of Leeds
Voulgaris Maria Head of Fine Arts Dept., Visual Arts B.A., M.Ed. Ohio State University
John Vradis Head of Physical & Health Education, PE B.A. Institute of Physical Education
 

UPPER SCHOOL FACULTY

Antoniou Marios Science, Physics, 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 
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
Choudaverdis Iordanis Chemistry, Environmental Systems & Societies

B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
M.Sc. University of California
Ph.D. Yale University

Del Hoyo Ventura Aurora Head of World Languages, Spanish Language Acquisition Dip. Ed. Universidad de Valladolid
Desylla Thomais Modern Greek L&L 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

 B.A. National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens, Adv. Dip. Ed., M.A. Ed. University of London

Galerakis Polytimos Business Management Political Science and Public Administration University of Athens, M.A University of St Andrews, School of Management 
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 Librarian, MUN Coordinator, IB CAS & TOK Coordinator 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 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 
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

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 B.Sc. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
M.Env.Sc. Strathclyde University
Parthimou Claire French Language Acquisition

B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (Langue et Littérature françaises) 

Pateras Lea IBDP/CP Coordinator, Psychology, 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 Science, 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, CAS Coordinator B.Ed. McGill University
D.S.A. Concordia University
Protopapa Maria Deputy Director, Head of CCLS; Psychology, Counseling  B.A. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, M.Sc. Counseling Psychology University of La Verne 
Sekertzi Kiki Greek

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 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, Cultural Anthropology, TOK 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 Grosses Sprachdiplom Goethe Institut 
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 Mathematics, Economics 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 
Deveraki Katerina English

B.A. National & Kapodistrian Univ.of Athens

Venieris Constantina

MYP Coordinator, Individuals & Societies

B.A., B.Ed. The University of Western Ontario 

Vombiris Kostis Music

Diploma in Performance, Royal College of Music, London, B.A in Finance National & Kapodistrian University of Athens,

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma, Piano Performance, Trinity College of Music,

London, Soloist’s Diploma in Piano Performance, National Conservatory of Athens,

Μaster in Performance, Royal College of Music, London, Postgraduate Advanced
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

PRIMARY SCHOOL FACULTY

Athanasia Kaza Primary School Principal  
Agaitsi Eleni English as Another Language B.A in English Studies, M.Ed. in TEFL, Bristol University
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
Deeb George Nelly  Arabic  BA Arabic Literature, Tishreen Univ. Syria
Del Hoyo Ventura Aurora  Spanish Dip. Ed. Universidad de Valladolid
Desylla Thomais Greek B.A. National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens

Dipl. Theatre Arts, Aki Davi Theatre School
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
Dragoumanou Anna PYP Substitute teacher MA in Greek Linguistics & Literature Open Univ. Of Cyprus, BA in Primary Education European University of Cyprus
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 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

Karvela Konstantia  1A Primary Education, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Thessaly -Masters in Effective Learning and Teaching, university College London Institute of Education
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
Lampropoulou Katerina  4A B.A. Pedagogy, National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens, QTS from U.K., Masters in Vocational Psychology and Career Counselling
Metaxa Lydia  5C Bachelor of Primary Education, National & Kapodistrian Univ. of Athens
Markokonstantinos Andreas PE Physical Education & Sports Science National & Kapodistrian Univ. Of Athens, MA in education St. Mary’s University Twickenham, London
Medeiro Rosa Spanish B.A. Classical Languages, University of Barcelona
Masters in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language,
Univ. Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona
Metaxa Myrto  3A MA on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, University of Birmingham, Teaching Greek language as a second or foreign
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

Paxinou Elli Visual Arts Grades 4,5

Art and Design, University College for the Creative Arts, Kent, Bachelor of Arts University College for the Creative Arts, Kent, Master of Arts in Contemporary Art Theory Goldsmiths University of London, UK

Pereiro Marta Tena  3C Educacion Primaria de la Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Piriohos Zoy   B.Ed. McGill University, D.S.A. Concordia University
Sapountzaki Natalia  PE B.A. University of Thessaly T.E.F.A.A.
Savvas Athanasia 5A

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
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
Tokatlidou Xenia Counseling Psychologist/Learning Support B.Sc. Psychology, University of East London M. Sc. in Child Development, University of London Diploma in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Institute of Behavior Research and Therapy
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

Barry Helga Early Years Principal
Constantelou Vasiliki Nursery Teacher
Katsarou Christina Junior Pre-k Teacher
Moschovakou Peppi Music Teacher
Petroutsou Alexandra Melina's Psychologist
Sapountzaki Natalia PE Teacher      
Terzopoulou Xenia Assistant
Theodorakou Andria Junior Pre-k Teacher
Tiamzon Ruvi Caretaker
Traka Marisa Coordinator
Triantafyllou Marianna Assistant
Zakopoulou Jennie Junior Pre-k Teacher


 

MELINA’S 4

Helga Barry Early Years Principal
Danasi Vivi Greek teacher - Αssistant
Diamantopoulou Marianna Kindergarten Τeacher
Exarchou Bridget Kindergarten Τeacher
Giova Sofia Greek teacher - Αssistant 
Haros Penny
Pre-Kindergarten Τeacher
Karkania Areti Music - Orff Τeacher
Kokkinia Tessie Αssistant
Michaelidou Maria Administrative Assistant
Mone Flora Caretaker
Petratou Anthi Αssistant
Petroutsou Alexandra Melina's Psychologist
Sakarelou Constantina Pre-Kindergarten Τeacher
Sapountzaki Natalia PE Τeacher
Tselou Margarita Greek Τeacher + Art Teacher

STAFF

Administrative Assistants Adamopoulou Despoina
Michaelidou Maria

Traka Marissa
Tsoltos Valentina

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                Bursar  

Assistant

 

Admissions Officer for Middle School & High School/ Greek Government Liaison for Middle School & High School(p/t) 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 Grammatikou Georgina  
Maintenance

Karavatsos Thanasis
Del Rosario Joey
Ioakovidou Margarita
Karavatsou Efi
Mone Flora                         
Tiamzon Maria Rovie
Villanueva Wilma

Co-ordinator
ISA
ISA
ISA
Melina's 4
Melina's 3
ISA

School Nurse Paliourgiotou Georgia  
Security Guard Skrinos Yiannis   
Reception Katerina Chatzipavlou  
Transportation Coordinator Apostolos Zakkas  
School Bus Drivers

Zakkas Apostolos
Adamopoulos Stavros
Alexidis Dimitris
Dimitroulakis Manos
Kokonezos Lefteris
Kostas Apostolis
Kataras Kostas
Manolias Athanasios
Ntavoul Giannis
Pantsos Athanasios
Stergiou Vasilis
Skrinos Yiannis