Teaching staff
The teaching staff of TEG The Hague consists of qualified Greek teachers with many years of experience. Most of our teachers are on secondment for a certain period of time, as determined by a relevant legislative regulation of the Ministry of Education & Religious Affairs of Greece.
Kyparissia Lytridou
Responsible Teacher
Mrs. Kyparissia is a teacher, who graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has been appointed since 2007 and has many years of experience in teaching Greek as a second/foreign language. She wants children to love the Greek school and her priority is to create playful educational activities aimed at learning Greek and maintaining contact with Greek culture, customs and traditions. She seeks individualized instruction as much as possible within the classroom and believes that the school should contribute to the all-round development of each child. She has two children who attend T.E.G. Hague. Her favourite children's book is << The little rack of words>>. She enjoys traveling, cooking, photography and museums. Her favourite phrase is << Reach where you can't>>.
Giota Karampini
Philologist
A teacher with extensive experience in high schools in Athens. Graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Athens, with a Master's degree in Applied Pedagogy and a PhD in Children's Literature.
I am on secondment in The Hague, The Netherlands, at the TEG The Hague from September 2023. My desire, purpose and dream in this new educational experience that is opening up to me is to empower Greek children who live abroad to connect both linguistically and culturally in Greek language, history and culture and thus complete the formation of their particular identity. I enjoy teaching, learning foreign languages, travelling, getting to know other countries, cultures and people, I am interested in History, and I am moved by the Arts especially Literature.
Filothei Kydoniati
Teacher
Graduate student of Parenting and Child Development (LU) and graduate of the Department of Special Education of the University of Thessaly and the seminar of Intercultural Education of the University of Thessaly.
During my studies, I had the opportunity to participate in several volunteer projects with children with disabilities and/or learning difficulties. My participation in these projects motivated me to get involved in creating equal educational opportunities for all children without discrimination. Through T.E.G The Hague, I am given the opportunity to contribute to providing equal opportunities for children growing up outside of Greece to learn the Greek language as their mother tongue and to come into contact with Greek culture.
Viky Tetsiou
Teacher
I am a teacher with many years of experience in education and specialization in
teaching the Greek language, a graduate of the University of the Aegean and holder of a Master's degree in "Studies in Education" from the Hellenic Open
University. Since 2007 I have served in various schools in Greece and have experience in teaching Greek as a second/foreign language.
At TEG The Hague, I apply a student-centred approach, aiming to make learning interesting, enjoyable and accessible for all students. I use a variety of methods to actively engage students in the learning process and encourage their progress.
As a mother of three children attending TEG, I understand the needs of students and parents,
helping to create a friendly and supportive school environment. In my spare time, I enjoy scuba diving, rock climbing, literature and travel.
My philosophy is summed up in the phrase: "To infinity and beyond!"
Maria Sgardeli
Preschool teacher
I am a graduate of the University of Crete, Department of Preschool Education. I hold a Master's degree in "Education Sciences" from the Hellenic Open University and recently I also completed my Master's degree at the University of West Attica in "Administration Management of Educational Units". I have 23 years of service in public kindergartens.
The purpose of my pedagogical work is to help the students of
the Greek language through playful activities.
suitable for this age group and to teach them elements of Greek culture.
Sofia Apostolidou
Preschool teacher
I was born and raised in Thessaloniki where I was involved in classical ballet and contemporary dance from the age of 7. I am now a graduate of the Department of Early Childhood Education and Education of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Higher Professional School of Dance of the Municipality of Thessaloniki.
I have participated in various dance events and festivals in Thessaloniki and in Rennes as well as I have collaborated with students and teachers of the departments of the School of Fine Arts of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in order to create artistic material and programs for children. In the year 2020 - 2021 I completed my practical training as a kindergarten teacher at the 2nd Kindergarten in Sikeon, Thessaloniki. I have attended seminars of dance and acting by many artists (Sarah Cernaux, Gabriela Carrizo , Daniel
Lommel, Guy Shomroni, Elio Gervasi, Hannes Langolf, Dontsakis Ioannis, Karachalios Tasos, Fotis Nikolaou, Maria Doulgeri, Thomas Velissaris etc.). From 2020 to 2023 I worked in Thessaloniki as a teacher of classical and contemporary ballet (with emphasis on teaching pre-school children) at the Amateur Dance School of the Municipality of Thessaloniki & at the Chanthe, while I have worked as a dancer - actor in teenage and adult performances, for the Thessaloniki Sports Museum, for Kinoume Dance Company, Dulcinea Compania, Art fair international of Thessaloniki and TEDx University of Macedonia.