Our team

Anna Akarepi

Team member: 2 years

The realization of the value of an environment that places the uniqueness of each child at its core, led me to Montessori education. As an educator, I aspire to accompany children on their journey to acquire knowledge and to support them as they discover their talents, developing a relationship of mutual respect and trust. Through teaching English, I hope the children will embrace the English language as a tool for communication and self-discovery, which will offer them the opportunity to become citizens of the world.

Vasiliana Alexis

Team member: 2 years

My journey into Montessori philosophy began in 2019 when I had my first child. When I started my training as a Montessori teacher, a much wider world opened up before me than I had ever expected. The emphasis on independence and the uniqueness of each child are very important factors. One of the most important things I have learned is to have faith in the Child! When children are in the right environment, they will reveal their true self and follow the path of development. It is incredible to be in the classroom and see this development taking place, to see children develop and become stronger as individuals and as members of a social group.

Lamprini Arvanitidou

Team member: 4 years

When I discovered the Montessori approach, I witnessed children coexisting harmoniously, truly being themselves. I saw the adult patiently waiting and observing. I was so inspired that I knew immediately this was the path I wanted to take. So, I trained to become a Montessori kindergarten teacher. I’m thrilled to be contributing to the children’s development. It deeply moves me to watch them become increasingly independent, respectful of themselves, of others, and of everything around them.

Eleni Veltanioti

Team member: 1 year

The transition from museum education (where I had been working for several years) to teaching in a Montessori school, was easy: it felt like coming home. The joy I see in the eyes of our little pupils, as they explore the world around them fills me with deep satisfaction and a profound belief in their abilities. As Maria Montessori said, “The child is an explorer of the world,” and we, both adults and children alike, are fortunate, to be in an environment where exploration thrives, allowing children to discover their boundless potential with confidence and independence.

Anastasia Zougri

Team member: 4 years

I have a deep love for the child and all the years that I’ve been working I hope I have contributed to their development – a development that moves me deeply – and as I come to learn more and more about the younger child, I am moved even further. I am grateful that I can give of something to each child and that I can enjoy with them every day that passes.

Vicky Kalafati

Team member: 12 years

I remember the first time I walked into a Montessori classroom, many years ago, I was moved to tears. I felt a sense of reverence and awe! I was overcome with emotion. Since then, and with each passing day, I feel grateful to be able to contribute in my way, to the children’s growth. Through my interactions with them, I continue to grow and develop, because without their presence, I wouldn’t be the person I am today!

Maria Contomichalos

Team member: 10 years

When our daughter started at her Montessori school in London, I became interested in the Montessori approach and it quickly sparked my curiosity to delve deeper. The incredible independence the children displayed was such an inspiration. All the children worked calmly, dedicated to their work. I realized that what I was seeing was not just a school, but a way of life and I wanted to know more. I feel immense gratitude to be able to observe and contribute to the development of the human being. I want to understand what exactly is it that makes us who we are. What is the type of environment that fosters development, and what hinders it…this is the mission I have set myself.

Ioanna Marinos

Team member: 1 year

I have always valued a genuine smile and a warm hug and as the years go by, I realize, as the years go by, how important it is for me to interact with children. The joy I feel when I see their small achievements and little victories is priceless. Every laugh, every smile, every hug is for me a precious moment that fills me with positive energy. The Montessori philosophy has changed the way I view education and child development. I am discovering a new world full of creativity, respect, and love for learning, where children’s natural curiosity and autonomy can flourish.

Alkisti Xenaki

Team member: 6 years

Personally, I believe that the Montessori philosophy isn’t just a teaching method; it’s a way of life. It’s something that stays with me beyond the classroom walls. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that this daily interaction with the children is the greatest gift, because, ultimately, the greatest lessons that are given are those that come from them to us, and not from us to them. They smile at you, and it’s as if they’re saying, “Come, take my hand, and I’ll show you that there’s another path, better than the one you already know.”

Lili Plessa

Team member: 4 years

Throughout all the years that I have been working at our school, I have been observing how children interact, and I have learned, and I continue to learn, so many important things, which, one could say, serve to guide us in our lives. On a daily basis we see children smiling, showing us their thirst for exploration, for learning, for cooperation, and helping others, asserting themselves, getting angry and at the same time hugging one another, all things which so clearly reveals to us our true nature! Children awaken in us our life’s values, and as the mother of two children, they remind me of my duty as both mother and teacher to remember to use the right language, not to criticise, always to admire the uniqueness of each child, whilst at the same time to fight for balance and harmony in every moment of our lives. I am so grateful to be working with my colleagues, in a space which is true to what it professes, and where all together we pursue that sense of truth and beauty, as envisioned by our visionary mentor, Irene Fafalios.

Konstantina Stivakti

Team member: 4 years

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Back then… I wasn’t sure about the answer. Now, I know! I know that what I ultimately chose is what truly fulfils me, it is a way of life that fulfils me. My education in Montessori philosophy began when I trained for the 0-3 age group. A whole new world started to unfold before me! The journey continued after my daughter was born in 2021, as I wanted to learn more and more about this philosophy, and so I trained for the 3-6 age group. I look forward to the continuation of this journey….

Dionysia Tragousti

Team member: 2 years

I came to the Montessori House because I believe in the power of teamwork and education to inspire and transform the world of the child. In this environment, I strive to support the educators and make their work easier in helping each child’s voice be heard, valued and encouraged.

Irini Trigoni

Team member: 2 years

My name is Irini Trigoni. I am a preschool teacher, a Montessori educator for 3-6 years olds, and the mother of a wonderful daughter, Argiro. I love the pure and genuine spirit that children possess, and I enjoy observing them grow, following freely the natural laws of development. As a mother and a teacher, I feel the huge responsibility I have in serving the spirit of the child and in contributing to the formation of their personality, by acting as a positive role model and preparing a developmentally appropriate environment.

Suzana Fanta

Team member: 16 years

I have been working with children since I was fifteen, alongside school and my studies. The reason I chose to study pedagogy and pursue this profession is because I love contributing to the development of children, facilitating in their “journey” towards creating their own self and their independence. I feel honoured to be working with children of this age, and I consider myself lucky because I have the opportunity to be able to observe every day their enthusiasm, their curiosity, and their love for things, as well as their joy every time they achieve something new. I will never stop admiring the ease with which they learn and the dynamic energy that these little children hide within themselves.

Lorena Chindri

Team member: 10 years

I’m the school cook and my little helpers are the children themselves, who happily come along every day, to help prepare lunch. This job brings me so much joy and fulfilment. Cooking helps children develop a variety of valuable skills. Most importantly, it teaches them to work together, share their thoughts and ideas, thereby nurturing their personalities. I really love the work I do, and feel truly happy to be working with children in this way.

Eva Palla

Team member: 1 year

It was my deep appreciation of the Montessori philosophy, which drew me close to this school and to the position of School Secretary. To be able to welcome these wonderful beings every morning and to watch them develop day by day, gives me hope for a better world.

Panos Giannakopoulos

Team member: 8 years

I’m a professional driver. Since joining the Montessori House of Glyfada in 2017, I’ve enjoyed driving our happy young passengers, to and from school each day in a supportive work environment. My top priority is to ensure the safe transportation of the children, by adhering to all traffic safety regulations.

Evangelia Zymali

Team member: 1 year

The school bus door opens and one by one the most beautiful smiles appear! And I am the first one to say to them “good morning” so that their day may begin with enthusiasm and a smile. My top priority is safety. Children hold a very special place in my heart, giving me strength and joy, and I feel so proud to be able to play a part in the crucial development of these innocent souls.

Dimitra Kakari

Team member: 4 years

When you truly love children and have a desire to share that love, the dream of being a kindergarten teacher can truly come to life! There’s an inner calling, a power that emanates from the innocence of our little friends. Perhaps it is this hidden driving force which brought me here. Every morning, I am ready to greet our little friends with a smile. So my day begins with joy, laughter, and with song and with the sound of their little voices.

Lia Minadze

Team member: 10 years

I am a mother of two children and three grandchildren. I have been working at the school for many years, and it brings me great joy to see infants and young children grow so beautifully in this well-kept environment of the infant community. I do my best to help and maintain the space clean and beautiful.

Maria Dimitroulia

Team member: 3 years

I am a mother of two children and one grandchild. I have been working in this school and more specifically in the Children’s House since 2022. I try to follow the educators’ guidelines to keep the classrooms clean. It brings me great joy to see all they do, in order to aid the children’s development.