Meet The Teachers

Ute Ackermann-Boeros, Social Studies Department

Position:
High School/IB History and TOK Teacher, Head of Social Studies Department, Erasmus & Euroclio Project Coordinator

Degrees & Qualifications:
Teaching Degree for History, English and Italian, University of Tubingen (Germany)
Masters in International Relations, University of Nicosia, CY
PGCEI, University of Nottingham, UK

Rafaella Americanou, Fine Arts Department

Position:
Drama Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA English, Language & Education
MFA (Master of Fine Arts) Acting

Maria Andreou, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 2 Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA, Education & Community Development, University of East London
MA, Special & Inclusive Education, University of East London.
Train the Trainer (TTT) Certificate, TELLAL Institute in Dubai.
TELLAL Teaching Quality Assurer (TQA) Certificate, TELLAL Institute in Dubai.
Seesaw Trainer Certificate.

Riana Antoniou, Elementary Division

Position:
KG5 Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in Philosophy, Stony Brook University, USA
BA in Psychology, Stony Brook University, USA
MA in Philosophy, Durham University, UK
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Early Years and Special Educational Needs (PGCE Early Years & SEN), London Metropolitan University, UK

Stavroulla Aristophanous, Learning Support Department

Position:
Elementary School Learning Support Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA (Joint Hons) in Special & Inclusive Education and Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, UK
MA in Special Education, University of Nottingham, UK
PGCEi, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International), John Moors University, UK
CELTA, Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, University of Cambridge, UK

Maria Asvesta, Social Studies Department

Position:
Hight School Business Management Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc Economics (UCL); MSc Environmental and Resource Economics (UCL): PGCE Economics (Institute of Education) and Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Democratic Citizenship.

Shannon Aspen, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 5 Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in Elementary Education (K-6) from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. BA in Cross Cultural Communication
Master’s Degree in Reading Specialist & an endorsement in English as a Second Language.

Heather Charalambous, Science Department

Position:
High School/IB Biology and Environmental Systems

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc in Wildlife & Fisheries Science from Texas A & M University, USA
MSc in Entomology, University of Arizona, USA
Teaching Certificate from the State of Arizona, USA
Endorsement in English Immersion Certification, Arizona, USA

Amy Clerides, Leadership Team

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in Elementary Education from The University of Wisconsin, USA
MA in Education from Southern Connecticut State University, USA
MA in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University, USA
Teaching Certificate from the State of Connecticut, USA

Kika Coles, Leadership Team

Position:
Vice Principal Academics, Middle/High School

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in Fine Arts from Kingston Polytechnic, UK
MSc in Educational Leadership from Leicester University, UK
PGCE in Art and Design, De Montfort University, UK

Margarita Demetriou, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 2 Classroom Assistant

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA(Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability

Petri Demetriadou, Modern Languages Department

Position:

Middle/High School French Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in French and European Studies, French language and literature, University of Cyprus

Alen Duvarciyan, English Department

Position:

High School English Teacher & Department Head

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Film Theory, Middlesex University, UK

GTP, Graduate Teacher Program, QTS, English Language and Literature, Institute of Education, UK

PGDip, Post Graduate Diploma, Educational Leadership and Management, University of Warwick, UK

NPQH, National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership, Ambition Institute, UK

Vivian Constanta, Learning Support Department

Position:
English Language Learning Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA (Hons) in English Language Studies (EFL) for TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), University of Buckingham, UK MA in Modern English Language, University College London (UCL), UK MA in Inclusive Practice in Education, Leeds Beckett University, UK PGCEi (postgraduate certificate in Education), Liverpool John Moores University, UK Certificate in CELTYL (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners), University of Cambridge, UK Fulbright Scholar, Certificate in FLTA (Foreign Language Teaching Assistant), Institute of International Education, New York, USA Certified Vocational Trainer from the Cyprus Human Resources Development Authority (HRDA), Cyprus

Stavroula Constanti, English Department

Position:
Middle School English Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA (Hons) English Language and Literature, University of Cyprus
MA Anthropology of Art and Visual Culture, University College – London
MA Music Performance, CODARTS Rotterdam Conservatory
PGCE Secondary English, UCL-IOE, Faculty of Education and Society

D’Hann Ch’ng, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 4 Math/Science Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:

B Ed, Bachelor of Education, Primary/Junior Qualification, Brock University, Ontario, Canada. OCT, Ontario College of Teachers, Ontario, Canada

AQ, Additional Qualification, Teaching English Language Learners, Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada

BA (Honors), Education, University of Nottingham, Malaysia

Andrea Damala, Fine Arts Department

Position:
Elementary Art Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A Fine Arts, University of Kent, UK
M.A. in Art and Design in Education, UCL, Institute of Education, London, UK
PGCE, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

Greta Davis, English Department

Position:
High School English Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A Fine Arts, University of Kent, UK
BA in Creative Writing, Bath Spa University, UK
MA in Professional Writing, Falmouth University, UK
PGCE in English, University of Oxford, UK

Anna Deliyiannis, Library

Position:
Librarian

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A., Suffolk University, MA, USA
M.A. in Education, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
Teaching Certification from State of Massachusetts, USA
Qualified to teach English as a Second Language, MA, USA

Christina Demetriadou, Elementary Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A. Honours Developmental Service Worker, Humber College, Toronto Canada
B.A Honours Recreation & Leisure Studies (Therapeutic) & Minor in Speech Communication, University of Waterloo, Waterloo Canada
M.A. Inclusion Special Education Needs, The New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria
Certification IALP (International Association of Logopedics & Phoniatics – Language & Literacy Challenges in Diverse Population
Dyslexia Training Certificate in Partnership with BDC (British Dyslexia Centre)
Certification 2020 Microsoft Innovator Educator Expert (MIEE) Teaching & Learning with 21st Century Skills

Andrea Demetriou, Math Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Mathematics, from University of Manchester, UK
PGCE Secondary Mathematics, from University of Manchester, UK
PhD candidate for Mathematics Education with a focus on Emotional Intelligence and Math Anxiety, from Frederick University, CY
Officially trained as an Edexcel/Pearson A’ level expert examiner for Statistics and Mathematics
IB Analysis and Approaches Training- IB Applications and Interpretation Training

Nicole Duhig, Guidance and Counselling Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
MSc Career Guidance and and Development
PG Diploma Vocational Guidance

Brady Feutz, Health and Physical Education Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.Sc. in Sports Science from Western Washington University, USA
M.A. in Teaching from Seattle Pacific University, USA
M.Sc. in Exercise Physiology from Western Washington University, USA
Teacher Certification from the State of Washington, USA
Certificate as Mathematics Specialist in International Schools from the US State Department Office of Overseas Schools

Hayley Graft, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 1 Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA, Cross Cultural Ministry, Oklahoma Baptist University. BA, Spanish, Oklahoma Baptist University. CertTESOL, Trinity College London. Teaching Certificate from the State of Oklahoma, USA.

Iosif Hafez, Social Studies Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc in Chemistry (University of Ioannina, Greece)
MSc in Science and Technology of Materials
PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Patras, Greece)

Sofia Iakovou, Modern Languages Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA, Classical Studies and Philosophy from The University of Cyprus
Cyprus/ Certificate in Drama from Athens Drama School Georgios Theodosiadis, Greece
MA, Theatre Studies from Open University of Cyprus (on-going), Cyprus

Georgia Ioannou, Learning Support Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA English Language and Literature from University of Cyprus
MA Special (Inclusive) Education from European University of Cyprus
MA Educational Management and Leadership from European University of Cyprus
Cambridge English examiner – Certification from British Council in Cyprus
Certified Vocational Instructor from the Cyprus Human Resources Development Authority

Liliana Ioannou, Social Studies Department

Position:
Social Studies Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:

MA (Hons) History, University of Glasgow

MA Byzantine Studies and the Latin East, University of Cyprus.

John Jalsevac, Administration

Position:
Director

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts, York University, Toronto.
Bachelor of Education, University of Toronto.
Master of Science in Education Administration, Niagara University, New York.
Principal Qualification and Supervisory Officer’s Certificate, Ministry of Education, Ontario.

Kate Jarrold, Fine Arts Department

Position:
KG3-Grade 5 Music Teacher, Head of Fine Arts Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in Music from Royal College of Music, UK
PGCEI in Education from the University of Nottingham, UK

Gloria Jumi, Library

Position:
Library Assistant

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc Biology- University of Portsmouth
MSc Molecular Biology (postponed)- KU Leuven University
Certificate in Acting awarded with Distinction-UCLA Extension

Polina Jumi, Physical Education Department

Position:
Elementary PE Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc Sport Therapy, University of Birmingham, UK
MSc Applied Sport and exercise science, University of Wolverhampton, UK

Orfeas Kalamenios, Elementary Devision

Position:
Grade 3 Teacher Assistant

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Molecular Biology & Genetics
Master Degree in Molecular Medicine

Katarina Lazic, Learning Support Department

Position:
Middle School Learning Support

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in English language and literature, University of Belgrade
MA in Sociolinguistics, University of Belgrade, in collaboration with UCL, London
PhD in Cognitive linguistics, University of Belgrade , in collaboration with University of Illinois, Urbana

Thomas Lumley, Fine Arts Department

Position:
High School Music Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Jazz Studies, Leeds College of Music, Leeds, England

MUS, Master of Music, CODARTS, Rotterdam, Netherlands

PGCE, Institute of Education, UCL, London, England

Linda Mallak, Elementary Devision

Position:
KG5 Teacher Assistant

Degrees & Qualifications:
Advertising & Public Relations

Irene Marinelli, Modern Languages Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
Teaching Degree in Spanish and English from the University of Tor Vergata Rome, USA
Teaching Qualification in French from the University of Glasgow, UK
PGCE in Secondary Education, Spanish, French, Italian, from Strathclyde University, Glasgow, UK

Emilie Magnier, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 3 Math & Science Teacher 

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in Social studies and History, with Geography cursus (Mention Sciences Historiques, parcours Géographie) at University Charles de Gaulle Lille 3
MA Educational Sciences, specialized in International Education (Master MEEF, Métiers de l’Enseignement, de l’Education et de la Formation, mention Premier Degré, Parcours Coopération Internationale et Enseignement Scolaire) at ESPE, Villeneuve d’Ascq
MA Historical research, specialized in Medieval History, Certificate in IT for education (C2i2e) at ESPE, Villeneuve d’Ascq, University level course, “Educating the Exceptional Child” at Academie Lafayette, Kansas City Missouri – USA, AEFE certificate for teaching mathematics in elementary school *Tennis referee, Chair Umpire, trainer of youth and adults

Severine McClellan, Modern Languages Department

Position:
High School & IB/AD French Teacher 

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in French. Master’s Degree in French. Master’s Degree in Instruction & Curriculum Leadership from the University of Memphis in Tennessee, USA

Irene Messiou, Elementary Division

Position:
KG3/4 Teacher Assistant 

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Advertising. Master’s Degree in Visual Arts in Education

Alexis Michaelides, Fine Arts Department

Position:
High School Visual Arts Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A. Honors Fine Arts, Middlesex University UK
M.A .Fine Arts, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
PGCEI in Education from the University of Nottingham, UK

Matthew Miller, English and Social Studies Departments

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A. Psychology and Philosophy, Hastings College, USA
Ph.D University of South Carolina, Philosophy, USA
Teaching Certifications in Secondary English, World History and Geography, and Biological Sciences, State of Oklahoma, USA
Certified ELL instructor, University of Toronto

Josilin Moede, Elementary Division

Degrees & Qualifications:

BA in Elementary Education, Carroll University, Wisconsin USA

MA in Literacy Education, American College of Education, Indiana, USA

Arno Morales, Modern Languages Department

Position:
High School and IB/AD Spanish Teacher, Activities Director, Service–Learning Coordinator

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A. in French & Political Science, Humboldt State University, USA
Attended Faculty des Lettres Aix-En-Provence and Institut de Sciences Politiques, France
Teaching Certification from the State of California: Teaching credentials in Spanish & French

Anastasia Niakari, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 1 Teaching Assistant & Levelled Book Room Coordinator

Degrees & Qualifications:
Certification of Proficiency in English – Michigan University, 2007
Certification in Child Care Management, College in Melbourne, Australia, 2011-2012

Andria Nicodemou, Fine Arts Department

Position:
Middle School Music Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
Certificate in Piano Performance, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London, UK / BA
MA of Music in Percussion Performance, Ionian University, Corfu, Greece
MA of Music in Contemporary Improvisation, New England Conservatory, Boston, MA, USA

Ioannis Nicolaou, Science Department

Position:
Computer Science Teacher (Grades 6-10), Technology Integration Coordinator, CISCO Program Coordinator, PISA & PIRLS Coordinator

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Huddersfield, UK
MSc in Digital Pedagogy from Leeds Beckett University, UK

Polina Orel, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 3 Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in Language Arts, Kiev National Linguistic University, Kiev
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), University of Cambridge, UK
PGCEI, University of Nottingham, UK
MA in Education, University of Nottingham, UK

Sarah Mueller, Math/Science Department

Position:
Grade 6 Math/Science Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc in Interdisciplinary Studies 4-8 Science from Texas State University, USA

Certified by the Texas Education Agency: 4-8 Generalist & 4-8 Science

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Célia Ordoqui, Modern Languages Department

Position:
Middle and High School French Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
Degree in English Language, Literature, Civilisation and Local Languages, Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, France
Post Graduate Certificate in Education French and Spanish, Swansea University, Wales
Master French as a Foreign Language, Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, France

Tiffany Oxner, Middle School Counselor

Position:
Middle School Counselor

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in Human Development from Washington State University, USA. MA in School Guidance and Counseling from City University of Seattle, USA. Endorsed in Family & Consumer Sciences and Health & Fitness

Lydia Panayides, Modern Languages

Position:
Levelled Book Room Coordinator, Elementary Greek Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A. Business Administration from the European University of Cyprus
PGCEI in Education from the University of Nottingham, UK

Pani Panayides, Leadership Team

Position:
Middle School Vice Principal

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bachelors of Fine Art, University of Reading, UK
PGCE Education, University of Hertfordshire, UK

Andriana Panayiotou, Science Department

Position:
High School Biology and IB/AD Environmental Systems Teacher, Science Department Head, Secondary Dean of Assessment

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.Sc. Honours Biology and M.Sc. Education, Management and Leadership

Elpiniki Papageorgiou, Modern Languages Department

Position:
High School and IB/AD Greek Teacher, Head of the Modern Languages Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A. in Byzantine & Modern Greek from The University of Cyprus
M.A. in Sociolinguistics from the University of Essex, UK

Margarita Papakyriacou, Elementary Devision

Position:
Grade 2 Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA Early Childhood Studies 
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

Nikos Papasolomos, Health and Physical Education Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A. in Physical Education from Summelweis University, Hungary
M.Sc. in Physical Education from Summelweis University, Hungary
M.Sc. in Exercise & Nutrition from Liverpool University, UK

Mikaella Penta, Math Department

Position:
Middle School Math Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bsc in Mathematics, University of Nottingham, UK
Msc in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, University of Limasol (CIIM), Cy (expected)

Nikos Papadopoulos, Math Department

Degrees & Qualifications:

BSc. in Mathematics, University of Patras, Greece

MSc. in Risk Management, ALBA Graduate Business School, Athens – Greece

Olivia Perdikou, Math and Science Departments

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc Physics from University or Surrey
MSc Education and Training Management from University of Portsmouth
TESOL Certificate from Trinity College London
Radiation Detection and Measurement Certificate from University of Surrey

Antonia Poyiadji, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 4 Teacher, Summer School Coordinator

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education in Primary Education from The University Of Nicosia, Cyprus
M.Sc. Educational Leadership & Management from Cyprus International Institute Of Management, Cyprus

Rafaella Prodromou, Elementary Division

Position:
Elementary School Counselor

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA English, University of Leicester, UK
MSc Anthropology of Childhood, Youth and Education, Brunel University, UK
Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CELTA), Leicester University, UK
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), UCL, UK

Stephanie Procopiou, Science Department

Position:
Middle School Science Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc Biology, University of Derby, UK
MSc Conservation Biology, University of Derby, UK

Christoula Rizou, Math Department

Position:
High School and IB/AD Math Teacher, Head of Math Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
Diploma in Chemical Engineering, National and Technical University of Athens, Greece
MSc in Food Science and Technology, National and Technical University of Athens, Greece
PGCE in Education, Mathematics, Chemistry, General Science, University of Buckingham, UK.

Gracie Read, Social Studies Department

Position:
Middle School Social Studies

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in Anthropology from Western Washington University, Washington, USA. Dual endorsements in Secondary Social Studies and English Language Arts

Evgenia Roussou, High School Division

Position:
Pamoja Site-Based Coordinator, Senior Writing Project Teacher, CAS Coordinator

Degrees & Qualifications:
BMusHons, University of Hull, UK
MMus in Performance, University of Leeds, UK
PhD in Piano Accompaniment Performance, University of Hull, UK

Marina Shiani, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 1 Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA, Elementary Education from The University of Cyprus
PGCEI in Education from the University of Nottingham, UK

Iro Staliou, Modern Languages Department

Position:
Elementary School Greek Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA, Science of Elementary Education and Design, University of the Aegean, Greece

Carina Stylianou, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 2 Teacher Assistant

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Illustration from University of Wolverhampton. Master of Science in International Creative Advertising

Anna Thomaidou, Fine Arts Department

Position:
Middle School Art Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:

BA and MA in Architecture, University of Nottingham, UK

MA in Contemporary Art Practices, Frederick University, CY

BA in Fine Arts, University of Nicosia, CY

Nicole Thomas, Math Department

Position:
High School Math Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc Mathematics, Royal Holloway University of London.
MSc Medical Statistics, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
IPGCSE Secondary Mathematics, University of Sussex, UK

Ashley Vaccaro, Leadership Team

Position:
Vice Principal Elementary School

Degrees & Qualifications:

BA in Early Childhood Education and Sociology, Simmons University, Boston, USA

MAT in Elementary Education, Simmons University, Boston, USA

EdD in K-12 Curriculum and Leadership, Northeastern University, Boston, USA

Teacher Certificates in Elementary Education PreK-6, English as a Second Language PreK-12, Admin and Supervision PreK-12, Virginia USA

Rodoula Velazi, Learning Support Department

Position:
Elementary School Learning Support Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:

BA in English Language and Literature, Aristotelion University, Thessaloniki, Greece.
MA (Hons) in Special and Inclusive Education, University of Roehampton, London, UK. Examiner/Provider: Autism Diagnosis and The Cognitive Affective Training (C.A.T kit),  MathPro-S Test-S Test (determine/ diagnose Dyscalculia), The “TEACCH® Autism Program”, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA, “Touch and Say” method. Autism Training Certifications on: Dysgraphia, “Strategies for improving social understanding and friendship skills of students with ASD” and “Video Modelling- working with children with ASD”. Piano Degree – Grade 8 (Hons), Royal Academy of Music, London, UK.

Sylvana Zarma, Elementary Division

Position:
KG3/KG4 Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A. Honours in Educational Studies, Middlesex University, London
M.A. in Education (Psychology), Institute of Education, University of London
NCTL Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), UK
University of Cyprus – Pre-primary education Modules, Cyprus
IB PYP Certification – Making the PYP Happen in the Early Years
IB PYP Certification – Teaching and Learning

Dora Zessimopoulos, Learning Support Department

Position:
Learning Support Coordinator & Middle and High School Learning Support and ELL Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.Sc. York College City, University of New York, USA
M.Sc. in Special Education, Brooklyn College, USA
Teaching Certification in Special Education from the State of New York, USA