GET TO KNOW US
Our Team
Our team is the heart of our school.
Our teachers and associates are highly trained professionals, but what really sets them apart is their empathy, creativity, and meaningful connection with children.
We believe that when a student trusts the person in front of them, learning becomes more natural, deeper, and more meaningful.
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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CENTERS
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Behind the Centers
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Patricia & Stratos Chatzigiannakis
FOUNDERS · ACADEMIC DIRECTORS · EDUCATIONAL ADVISORS
Back in 2003, coming from the fields of Psychology and Informatics, Patricia and Stratos founded the school of Filothei and then, in 2012, the school of Nea Ionia — because of their love for children and learning. They are the people with whom parents and students talk so that they can walk with absolute confidence towards achieving their goals.
TEACHING STAFF
Our Teachers
A member of the team since 2012, Derek is our longest-serving teacher. A Greek-Australian, he studied English and Greek as a Second Language at La Trobe University in Melbourne. Charismatic, he makes students learn in the most enjoyable way.
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Derek Robotis
ENGLISH TEACHER · TUTOR
With a calm but dynamic personality, she manages to gain the trust of children and lead them to excellent results at school.
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Ioanna Tsounidi
LINGUIST · SCHOOL STUDY
A graduate of English literature and a very dynamic person, her love for language and children makes her teaching a unique experience.
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Sabrina Bekirai
ENGLISH TEACHER
Member of the team since 2025. She loves children very much — this led her to special education. Excellent professional with deep knowledge of the most modern inclusion methods.
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Pagona Boukouri
ENGLISH TEACHER
A distinguished graduate of ACG Deree (BSc Digital Media Technology) and holder of an MA Computing in Education from King's College London. He is the man behind everything electronic in our centers. Through his knowledge, he applies all modern interactive teaching techniques, making the classroom magical for children, teenagers and adults.
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Panagiotis Chatzigiannakis
DIRECTOR OF STUDIES · ENGLISH & IT TEACHER · ACADEMIC ADVISOR
With us since 2015 — born and raised in Germany. Graduated in German Literature from the University of Berlin and ÖSD examiner. Her students' very high success rates speak for themselves.
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Troas Gyftaki
GERMAN TEACHER
A very enthusiastic person who, with her dynamism and knowledge, brings children to the point of fully unleashing their potential.
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Ioanna Kavvatha
LINGUIST · SCHOOL STUDY
Member of the team since 2025. With temperament and enthusiasm, she confidently leads her students to achieve their goals — in constant search for new educational techniques.
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Eftychia Karagianni
ENGLISH · RUSSIAN TEACHER
With many years of experience, she confidently guides students — children and adults — to achieve any kind of goal in French.
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Ioanna Zarifi
FRENCH TEACHER
Having studied in Greece and the Netherlands, Dimitra combines her love for education and art, creating a magical world in the classroom.
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Dimitra Parousi
ENGLISH TEACHER · SCHOOL STUDY
She loves her science and at the same time children and teaching. In her lessons, the children are always fully absorbed and focused.
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Silia Mitselou
MATHEMATICIAN · SCHOOL STUDY
Member of the team since 2025. Graduate of English Language and Literature — enthusiastic person with a great love for English.
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Stavroula Fotiou
ENGLISH TEACHER
A graduate of a pedagogical school, specialized in teaching English to young children. Former student of EUROGNOSI Filothei — an excellent expert in our educational methods. She loves to evolve and discover new ways to approach our young students.
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Melina Mouselimi
ENGLISH TEACHER · ACADEMIC ADVISOR
SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATION
Our Core
Georgina Varanaki
FRONT DESK NEA IONIA
A graduate of EUROGNOSI, she loves children and communication. You will find her in the secretariat of the Nea Ionia school with a lot of enthusiasm and love for education.
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Foteini Chatzopoulou
MARKETING SPECIALIST
Marketing & Communications Specialist. The creative force behind all our posts — fully understands the aesthetics and principles of our centers.
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Chrysa Sarra
FRONT DESK FILOTHEI
A calm and cultured person, she will serve you in the best way at Filothei's secretariat. Her love for children and education is her driving force.
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Stella Chatzigiannaki
FRONT DESK · ACCOUNTING
Founding member of the Nea Ionia center and accounting manager. With a smile and warmth, she is a pleasant presence in the reception area.
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