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

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

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

Pantelis Charalambous, Leadership Team

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA, Elementary Education from The University of Cyprus
MA in Applied Linguistics/ TESOL, Teacher’s College, Columbia University, USA
PGCEI in Education from the University of Nottingham, UK

Maria Christofi, Elementary Division

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc Business Management, University of Surrey, UK
Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Sunderland University, UK

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, Fine Arts Department

Position:
IB/American Diploma Coordinator, IB/AD Visual Arts Teacher and Head of Fine Arts Department, Secondary Dean of Curriculum & Instruction

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

Casey Combes, Elementary Division

Position:
Dean of Elementary

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.Sc. Elementary Education, Belhaven University, USA
Teacher Certification in Elementary, K-6 from Mississippi State, USA

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
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, USA
Certified Vocational Trainer from the Cyprus Human Resources Development Authority (HRDA), Cyprus
Teaching Certificate – Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCEi) from Liverpool John Moores University, UK

Christiana Constantinou, Math Department

Position:
High School Math Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc Mathematics
MSc Mathematics

Thadd Correia, Fine Arts Department

Position:
Middle and High School/IB/AD Theater Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts, Hons., York University, Canada
Bachelor of Education, York University, Canada
Special Education, Part 1, York University, Canada
Special Education, Part 2, York University, Canada
Guidance and Career Education, York University, Canada

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

Anna Deliyiannis, English Department

Position:
Middle School English Teacher

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, Learning Support 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

Antrea Filippou, Music Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree, University of Huddersfield BMus Popular Music with Honors
Masters Degree, University of Leeds, MA Music and Management

Tara Gabriel, Math and Science Departments

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.Sc. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science, University of Minnesota, USA
Teaching Certification, University of West Florida, USA

Hayley Graft, Elementary Division

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

Marie Grissom, English Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.Sc. in English Education from Florida State University, USA
Teaching Certificate from the State of Idaho, USA

Craig Hobin, Social Studies Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
BAH History & Political Science, University of Guelph.
BEd Secondary, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto.
MA History, University of Windsor; Ontario (Canada) College of Teachers.

Madeleine Hudson, Social Studies Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
MEd, Portland State University with certifications in Secondary Social Studies and Language Arts
Master of Arts in History from Tufts University
Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Oregon

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

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

Eva Karpasitis, Modern Languages and English Department

Position:
IB/AD Ab Initio French & German, Extended Essay/Senior Writing Project Coordinator, Global Citizenship and Cultural Heritage Coordinator

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA Honors in German and French Philology from Freie Universitat, Germany
MA in French and Comparative Literature from L’Universite, Paris, X Nanterre
PhD in English Language and Literature, The Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat, Munchen, Germany

Anastasia Kalli, Science Department

Position:
Middle and High School Computing Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Information Technology & Communications
PGD Management
Certified Professional Trainer HRDA (ANAD)
Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator

Panayiota Kellis, Science Department

Position:
High School Physical Science and IB/AD Chemistry Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc Chemistry, Imperial College London
MSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, University of Edinburgh.

Tim Koehn, English Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA, English and Secondary Education, University of Northern Colorado
MSc, Creative Writing: Poetry, University of Edinburgh

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

Maggie LeMay, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 5 Literacy and Social Studies

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in Humanistic Studies, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, USA
MA in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies, University of York, UK
MA in Teaching, Bethel University, USA
Teaching Certification in 5-12 Social Studies from the state of Minnesota, USA

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

Nicolina Markidou, Modern Languages Department

Position:
Elementary and Middle School Greek Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA Philology- Specialization in Classical Philology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MA Cultural and Media Studies, University of the West of England, Bristol
Qualified to teach Greek as a second/foreign language

Alexis Michaelides, Fine Arts Department

Position:
High School Visual Arts Teacher, Social Media Coordinator 

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

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

Polina Orel, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 4 Literacy/Social Studies 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

Joanna Panayi, Learning Support Services

Position:
Elementary Learning Support Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A. Honours Dramatic Art, University of Windsor, Canada
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/ Foreign Language with a specialization in English for Young Learners
IELTS/TOEFL Preparation, Oxford Seminars, Canada

Celia Ordoqui, Modern Languages Department

Position:
Middle 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

Lydia Panayides, Elementary Division

Position:
KG5 Teacher Assistant, 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

Eva Papadopoulos, Guidance and Counseling Department

Position:
Grade 6-9 Counselor

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Psychology
PGDip Counselling Psychology
Sustainability Management Diploma

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

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

Despina Petridou, Fine Arts Department

Degrees & Qualifications:
MA in Fine Art, University of Edinburgh, UK
MScR in Collections and Curating Practices, University of Edinburgh, UK

Olivia Perdikou, Science Department

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

Andria Photiadou, Modern Languages Department

Position:
Elementary Native Greek and Middle School Greek Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in Primary Education from the University of Cyprus
M.Sc. Education, University of Cyprus
M.A. Educational Management, University of Bristol, UK

Antonia Poyiadji, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 3 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

Christine Prioux, Modern Languages Department

Position:
High School and IB/AD French Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA in English Literature, Linguistics and Culture, University of Haute-Bretagne
Licence d’anglais, Rennes-France, Queen’s University of Belfast, UK
Master’s degree in Teaching French as a Foreign Language
Master l Français Langue Etrangère University of Stendhal, Grenoble-France

Rafaella Prodromou, Elementary Division

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

Christoula Rizou, Math Department

Position:
High School and IB/AD Math Teacher, Co-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.

Fani Rossidou, Guidance and Counseling Department

Position:
Elementary School Counselor

Degrees & Qualifications:

BSc in Psychology, University of Bristol, UK
MSc in Special and Inclusive Education, University of Bristol, UK
MA in Applied School Psychology, University of Cyprus, CY
Licensed Educational/School Psychologist (CY)

Evgenia Roussou, High School Division

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

Misha Simmonds, Leadership Team

Position:
Director

Degrees & Qualifications:
BA, History, Princeton University, USA
MBA, Harvard Business School, USA
MSc, Educational Leadership, Baruch College – The City University of New York, USA

Iro Staliou, Elementary Department

Position:
Grade 2 Assistant

Degrees & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences of Preschool Education and Educational Design, University of the Aegean, Greece
Certificate in Special Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Certified Management Assistant, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Christina Themistocleous, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 3 Assistant

Degrees & Qualifications:
Diploma of The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Music Performance − Piano), The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Bachelor Degree in Education − Primary School, University of Cyprus
MA Learning, Technology and Education, University of Nottingham

Androulla Theodorou, Elementary Division

Position:
Grade 5 Math & Science Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
B.A. Elementary Education, University of Cyprus
M.A. in Mathematics Education, Institute of Education, University College of London

Avgoustinos Tsaousis, Math & Science Departments

Position:
High School Math and Physics Teacher

Degrees & Qualifications:
BSc in Physics (University of Crete)
MSc in Foundation of Physics
PhD Candidate in Informal Learning (Frederick University)
IB Examiner for Mathematics & Physics
ScientixEU STEM Ambassador
IB Physics – Category 2 (Dubai, UAE)
Certified Vocational Training Instructor SEP/CYQF/EQF 5 Mid – Term – HRDA
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches – Category 2 (Dubai, UAE)
Einsteinplus 2018 – Perimeter Institute (Waterloo, Canada)
C.E.R.N. International High School Teacher Programme (Switzerland)

Rodoula Velazi, Learning Support Department

Position:
Middle 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
Accredited Practitioner of the “TEACCH® Autism Program”, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA
Piano Degree – Grade 8 (Hons), Royal Academy of Music, London, UK
Member of the Cyprus Association for Autism

Susan Voracek, Library

Position:
KG3-Grade 12 Librarian

Degrees & Qualifications:
BS in Nursing, Morningside College, USA
Elementary Teaching Education, Vermont College of Norwich University, USA
BS in Library Media Education, Minnesota State University
Elementary Education (K-6) Certification from the State of Vermont
School Librarian (K-12) Certification from the State of Vermont

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