Meet our teaching professionals
Our teachers are highly qualified linguists, specialized with MA studies in teaching Greek as a second or foreign language, with many years of experience in various contexts. Languages and language teaching is our passion and our area of expertise.
Sophia I.
Teacher, Founder, and Academic Supervisor of the Greek Online Academy
Γεια σας! I am Dr Sophia Ioannou. I am a linguist, a professional language educator, and the founder of the Greek Online Academy. I am passionate about language teaching pedagogy and the design of language programs based on the principles of linguistics and the findings of second language research. The Greek Online Academy venture has been my dream since I started my practice at the University of Athens’ Modern Greek Language Teaching Center during my MA and Ph.D. studies on “Teaching Greek as a Second Language”. I was excited to embrace the challenge of teaching a “complex” language to students...
Panagiota (Yiouli)
Teacher and curriculum designer at the Greek Online Academy
Γεια σας! I am a professional language educator and a teacher at the Greek Online Academy since day one. I find the procedure of teaching a foreign language really inspiring, challenging and intriguing, and that is why I always put effort into being creative and adoptive regarding the needs of every individual student. My academic background in teaching Greek as a second/ foreign language (MA at the University of Athens) brought me in contact with modern pedagogic methods and helped me realize the importance of endless self-improvement and evolution. Helping my students achieve their goals in a fun manner is...
Yorgos
Teacher, Curriculum designer at the Greek Online Academy
Γεια σας! I am a linguist and a Greek language instructor. I have a demonstrated history of working in the philanthropy industry providing Modern Greek courses in non-traditional contexts. Thus, I’ve been working as a Greek teacher, teaching students of different backgrounds and educational levels.People say I’m passionate about teaching, putting all my energy into the class. To be honest teaching is my stress reliever. Why? It’s all about sharing knowledge and experience, inspiring and motivating students while preparing them for the future. After teaching so many students from diverse backgrounds, I find myself reflecting on what teaching means to...
Fotini A.
Teacher and Educational Materials Designer
Χαίρετε! I am a professional Greek language instructor with 18 years of experience teaching Greek to learners from all over the world. Over the years, I have worked in various capacities—both as a freelancer and within educational institutions—yet I remain fascinated by the new methods and insights I gain from teaching every day.I see my students as my team and tailor their learning experience to their individual needs. People describe me as friendly, experienced, organized, and funny—because, after all, what is learning without fun?For the past few years, I have been a teacher at the Greek Online Academy, where I...
Fotini P.
Language Instructor
Γεια σας! I am a philologist and I have been teaching Ancient and Modern Greek to Greek students who want to enter the University since 2004. My academic path along with my continuing education (MA in Teaching Greek as L2, MEd in Special Education for People with Oral and Written Language Difficulties) reflects my love for learning and my strong belief that teaching is a dynamic process that requires constant development and adaptation.Last year, I joined the Greek Online Academy team. In GoA, I found educators with whom I share similar values, principles, dreams and passion about teaching Greek. I...
Alexandra
Language Instructor
Γεια σας! I am a specialized teacher of Greek as a second/foreign language. For me,teaching Greek is above all an enriching experience of connecting with people from all overthe world. My aim is to offer students engaging and enjoyable lessons tailored to their needs,a learning program that will help them achieve their goals. Both my studies and my teachingexperience with individuals and groups of students of different ages, cultures andbackgrounds have equipped me to provide the high-quality instruction guaranteed by theGreek Online Academy team.Beyond teaching, I enjoy outdoor activities, doing Pilates and read.
Georgia
Language Instructor
Γεια σας! I’m a Neurolinguist and a Greek language instructor, passionate about making Greek learning an exciting and immersive journey! Having worked with students from diverse backgrounds, I know that language is more than words—it’s culture, history, and a new way of seeing the world.My goal is to make Greek feel natural, fun, and deeply connected to real-life experiences. Forget boring memorization! Together, we’ll embrace the rhythm, stories, and traditions that bring the language to life.Beyond teaching, I love traveling, reading, practicing Pilates, and experimenting in the kitchen—because curiosity and creativity make everything more meaningful, including language learning!I look forward...
Sofia S.
Language Instructor
Γεια σας! I’m a Greek language instructor with a genuine love for languages and the stories they carry. I studied Greek Philology and later continued with Italian Language and Literature, following a path that naturally led me to postgraduate studies in second and foreign language teaching. For me, learning languages has never been just an academic choice; it has always been something personal.Because I have experienced what it feels like to be both a language learner and a teacher, I understand how exciting, but also challenging, this journey can be. I see language learning as something deeply connected to culture,...
Maria
Language Instructor
Hello! I am a linguist and Greek language instructor with many years of experience teaching Greek, both in one-to-one private lessons and in small closed-group classes.For me, language is not just a means of communication, but a powerful tool for shaping our identities. That’s why I am deeply passionate about exploring with my students all the possibilities that language offers, always in a creative and engaging way.Learning Greek is not only about grammar and rules, but about an exciting journey of interaction and discovery. I love sharing clear, simple examples and explanations, making new knowledge as accessible and approachable as...