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Marina Koutsoubou
Marina Koutsoubou holds a BA in Philosophy-Pedagogy-Psychology, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (UoA), an MA in Philosophy of Ethics, (UoA), and an MA in Teaching Modern Greek as a Second/Foreign Language (UoA). She is also a PhD candidate in Philosophy of Ethics (UoA).
Joanna Demetriadi
Joanna Demetriadi holds a BA in Modern Arabic Studies from Durham University and an RSA Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from International House in London. She has been teaching English A Literature and English B in the IBDP of Geitonas School since 1995. She has been an IB examiner in English A Literature since 2000 and principal examiner since 2012. She has been an oral examiner for the Cambridge exams run by The British Council in Athens and has taught English, Arabic, French and Latin to adults and children in Syria and Egypt.
Erifylli Bagia
Erifylli Bagia has studied Classics at the University of Athens, she has done postgraduate studies (MPhil) in the Modern Greek & Byzantine Studies Department at King’s College London University and she holds a postgraduate Diploma in Translation from the Institute of Linguists in London. She has been teaching Modern Greek A Literature & Language and Literature on the IBDP at Geitonas School since 1996. She is an IB examiner for Modern Greek A Literature.
Asimina Chroni
English B
Asimina Chroni holds a Bachelor of Education in Humanities and Social Sciences (TESOL major) and a Master of Education (with Merit) from the University of Sydney, Australia. Her research focus was on Second/Foreign Language Teaching Methodology and Interculturalism. In 2000 she was appointed as an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Teacher at the Center for English Teaching at Sydney University. From 2002 onwards she has been working in Greece as an ESL/EFL Language Teacher in Secondary Schools and other organisations as an EAP Language Instructor. She joined the IBDP of Geitonas School in 2002 as an Assistant CAS Coordinator. She is currently teaching English B and Pre-IB Study Skills in the IBDP of Geitonas School.
Maria Plaka
French B and French ab initio
Maria Plaka holds a BA in French Language and Literature from the University of Athens and an M.A. in Teaching French as a foreign language from the Hellenic Open University. She teaches French B and French ab initio at the IBDP of Geitonas School, is the Assistant CAS Coordinator, and university counselor for studies in European universities. She is specialized in Teaching Engineering, Learner Autonomy and Self Directed Language Learning.
Chrysa Moutafi
Spanish B and Spanish ab initio
Chryssa Moutafi holds a BA in Spanish Language and Literature of the School of Philosophy from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens along with Diploma de español como lengua extranjera (Nivel Superior). She is involved in the translation of multiple theatrical plays. She has been teaching Spanish language at Geitonas School since 2011 and at other educational institutions since 2005. She is also the Assistant CAS Coordinator.
Eleni Markopoulou
Business & Economics
Eleni Markopoulou is an IBDP Business Management & Economics Teacher. She holds a BSc in Economics & Business Administration with strong financial qualifications (IFRS-ACCA degree), she has a Master of Arts in Education (Educational Sciences) and IBDP Teaching Certificate from the IB. She has been teaching IBDP Business Management & Economics since 2008 in private schools in Greece. She is an IB examiner for Economics HL Paper 1, IA Moderator and currently teaching BM and Economics at Geitonas IBDP. She is a Youth Entrepreneurship specialist with many honors and awards in Junior Achievement’s competitions (Mini Company, Social Innovation Relay), Diamond Challenge, Earth Prize etc.
Kyriaki Vamvakerou
Kyriaki Vamvakerou holds a BA in economics from the Economic University in Athens (former ASOEE). She has completed postgraduate studies in Development Management at the Open University UK and has a Secondary Education Teaching Certificate awarded by ASPAITE. She has been teaching Economics on the IBDP since 1996 and Business Management since 1998. She has been an IB Examiner in Business Management since 2004.
Joan O’Shea Talphezian
Joan O’Shea Talphezian holds a BA in English Literature and History, a Higher Diploma in Education from the University College Cork, and a Diploma in teaching English as a foreign language from the Nation’s Language Centre in Cork, Ireland. She has been teaching English B, History and Global Politics in the IBDP of Geitonas School since 1996. She has been an IB examiner in History since 2007 and an oral examiner for the Cambridge exams run by The British Council in Athens. She has taught English in England, Greece and Lebanon.
Natasa Athanasopoulou
Natasa Athanasopoulou holds a BA in Psychology from the American College of Greece and a MSc in Research Methods and Statistics in Social and Developmental Psychology from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. She has been teaching Psychology on the IBDP of Geitonas School since 1995 and is an IB Senior Examiner for Psychology. She is in charge of the psychological counselling on the IBDP, coordinates the personal advising system and organizes group meetings for parents.
Elina Hatzidimitriou
Elina Hatzidimitriou is the IBDP Deputy Coordinator. She holds a BSc in Biology and an MSc in Environmental Management from the University of Edinburgh. She also has a Master of Arts (MA) in Education from the University of Bath, UK and the IBDP Teaching Certificate from the IB. She has been teaching Biology and Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) since 2003 in private schools in Greece and the United States. She is an IB examiner for Biology and currently teaching ESS at Geitonas IBDP.
Smaragda Sarantopoulou
Physics & Mathematics
Smaragda Sarantopoulou holds a BSc in Physics from the Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), an interdepartmental MSc in Physics & Technological Applications and a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). She is a member of the Hellenic Nuclear Physics Society & had been working in NCSR Demokritos with a research scholarship in Nuclear Physics & Sustainable Energy for two years. She also has more than 30 publications in European & American scientific journals. She is a certified IB Teacher and has been teaching Physics, Mathematics and Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) in private schools in Greece.
Anna Makrykosta
Computer Science
Anna Makrykosta holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Piraeus, Department of Digital Systems, and is currently working towards an MSc in Information and Communication Technologies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been teaching Informatics since 2003, working with students of all ages in various settings. Since 2006, she has been serving as a computer science teacher at Geitonas Junior High School and High School.
Ilias Liakatas
Ilias Liakatas is the IBDP Coordinator. He holds a BSc in Physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, a Master of Arts in Education (MA) from the University College London (UCL), Institute of Education, and a PhD in natural sciences from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland. He also holds the International Teacher Certificate (ITC) awarded by the European Council of International Schools and the IB Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Learning Research awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organization. He has been teaching Chemistry and Physics on the IBDP of Geitonas School since 2002 and is an IB examiner for Chemistry.
Giorgos Pentaris
Giorgos Pentaris holds a BSc in Physics from the University of Edinburgh, a MSc in Astrophysics from the Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich and has accomplished his thesis under the Max-Planck Institute of Extraterrestrial Physics. He is now teaching Physics and Chemistry in the IBDP of Geitonas School.
Marinos Papadopoulos
Marinos Papadopoulos holds a BA in Mathematics from the University of Athens and a MSc in STEM Education from School of Pedagogical and Technological Education of Athens. He has specialized in learning difficulties, educational psychology, multicultural and digital education in the University of Athens. He has been teaching Mathematics since 2004 and worked as a study counselor. He is the author of several high school and IB Mathematical textbooks and maintains the mathacademy.gr educational platform with e-material for high school & IB students. Finally, he is an IB examiner and an IB mathematics IA moderator. He has been teaching mathematics on the IBDP of Geitonas School since 2018.
Dimitris Karkazis
Dimitris Karkazis holds a BSc in Mathematics and a MSc in Applied Mathematics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His scientific area of research is based on computational mathematics and its applications. He has taught at International Schools in Athens. He is now teaching Mathematics in the IBDP of Geitonas School.
Vivian Emmanouilidou
Vivian Emmanouilidou holds a BA in Fine Arts and Technology from Middlesex University of London and an MFA in Visual Arts from Athens School of Fine Arts. She has specialized in Museum Education and Education through Art and has worked in several cultural and educational organizations in Athens and Berlin. As a visual artist, she has participated in various group exhibitions and workshops in Greece and abroad. Vivian Emmanouilidou is a certified IBDP Visual Arts teacher. She has been teaching Visual Arts on the IBDP of Geitonas School since 2022 and she is also the Assistant CAS Coordinator.
Anastasia Papathanasiou
Anastasia Papathanasiou holds a BA in Piano teaching, a BA Diploma in Performance, a BA in Harmony, a BA in Counterpoint and an MA in Piano performance from the distinguished pianist Helena Mouzala from the National Conservatory of Greece. She currently teaches Music at the IBDP of Geitonas School and is the CAS Coordinator.