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.
Giota Karabini
Philologist/Responsible Teacher
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.
Maria Mpoumpleka
Kindergarden Teacher
Experienced and qualified preschool teacher, dedicated to the holistic development of preschool children.
She is a graduate of the Department of Early Childhood Education and Education Sciences of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). She also holds two postgraduate degrees, which enhance both her pedagogical practice and her administrative competence:
1) Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Organization and Administration from the University of Western Macedonia.
2) Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Practices and Learning Processes, with a specialization in Language Literacy, from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Since 2024 she has been working at the Department of Educational Secretariat (TEG) in The Hague, where she continues to apply modern pedagogical methods.
Her philosophy focuses on playful processes and the cultivation of all areas of child development (cognitive, emotional, social, motor).
Her deep love for children and belief in their potential are the driving force behind her educational action.
Viky Tetsiou
Teacher
A teacher with many years of experience in education and specialization in the teaching of the Greek language. She is a graduate of the University of the Aegean and holds a Master's degree in "Educational Studies" from the Hellenic Open University. Since 2007, she has served in various schools in Greece and has experience in teaching Greek as a second/foreign language. At TEG The Hague, she applies a student-centered approach, aiming to make learning interesting, enjoyable and accessible for all students. She uses a variety of methods to actively involve students in the learning process and encourage their progress. As a mother of three children who attend TEG, she understands the needs of students and parents, contributing to the creation of a friendly and supportive school environment. In her free time, she enjoys scuba diving, mountain climbing, literature and traveling.
Her philosophy is summed up in the phrase: "To infinity and beyond!"
Evita Prevedourou
Kindergarden Teacher
A kindergarden teacher and a graduate of the Pedagogical Department of Kindergarden Teachers of Ioannina, with many years of experience in teaching the Greek language and in the creative employment of preschool and kindergarden children.
As a kindergarden teacher of the Greek school, her goal is to cultivate children's love for the Greek language and culture, through an environment of safety, joy and creativity. She places particular emphasis on musical and motor activities, which strengthen teamwork and help children learn Greek in an experiential, enjoyable and natural way.
She loves painting and artistic activities, while at the same time she enjoys traveling and meeting new people and cultures.
Kyparissia Lytridoy
Teacher
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>>.
Viky Koukousouri
Philologist
Graduate of the Department of Philology of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Ioannina, with postgraduate studies in Educational Sciences. Since 2006, she has been serving as a philologist in public education, with the main concern of cultivating critical thinking, creativity and a love of learning in her students. At the same time, she has actively participated in children's camps, enriching her educational experience with activities that enhance cooperation and the development of skills through play and creative employment. For three decades, she has been involved in traditional dances, maintaining a deep and authentic relationship with Greek tradition. Her participation in cultural clubs and events has strengthened her desire to transmit to children and young people the value of our cultural heritage, combining teaching with the joy of creation and tradition.
Konstantina Katopodi
Kindergarden Teacher
Graduate of the Department of Early Childhood Education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been working as a kindergarden teacher in public education for the past 15 years and has served as a school principal for five years. She has attended numerous seminars, training sessions, and workshops in the fields of psychology, children's literature, linguistics, theatrical education, environmental/intercultural education, and teaching methodology. Main educational interests: inclusive education, pedagogical planning, design and creation of educational materials, teaching Greek as a second language, alternative teaching approaches, and individualized and supportive teaching.
As a member of non-profit organizations for culture, the environment, and early childhood education, they have implemented innovative, collaborative, and experiential actions and programs, aimed at the active participation of children and the development of skills through play, literature, and the arts.