MEET THE TEACHERS

A teacher by profession and curriculum coordinator, Maria holds a Master’s degree in Sciences of Education, bringing strong pedagogical expertise and academic depth to her role as Principal. Her connection to our school runs deep: she grew up in the community, attended our Greek school, danced in our cultural groups, and eventually returned as a teacher. Now sending her own son to the same school, Maria understands our program from every angle; as an educator, former student, and parent. She combines her background in education with her love for community to ensure every family feels supported and warmly welcomed.

​A teacher at heart, Natasa has spent over a decade in the classroom teaching Greek as a second language. As Director, she draws on that hands-on experience and strong administrative skills to run our school smoothly and support our teaching team. Certified in heritage-language education through IHLA's professional development opportunities, she develops engaging learning materials and builds trusting relationships with families, bringing proven experience and a genuine passion for preserving our culture.

Katerina grew up in our community, first as a student who earned her A1 Greek certificate and later as a volunteer beginning in 2018. Now studying Education at the University of Alberta, she brings patience and enthusiasm to her work with our preschoolers. She loves helping young learners build positive first experiences with the Greek language and culture, laying the foundation for a lifelong connection to their heritage.

Originally from Thessaloniki, Liza specializes in helping our youngest learners develop a love for the Greek language. She is a certified Early Childhood Educator and has been teaching Greek to kindergarten and early elementary students since 2017. Gentle, patient, and encouraging, Liza creates a nurturing classroom where children feel comfortable, confident, and excited to learn their very first Greek words.

Orpheas is a graduate of our Greek school program, so he knows exactly what it’s like to be in our students’ shoes. Born in Greece and raised in Canada, he speaks Greek, English, and French, and holds official language certificates in Greek (B1) and French (B2). Now studying bachelor of Science at MacEwan University, Orpheas brings enthusiasm and a genuine passion for Greek language and culture, creating a welcoming classroom where students feel encouraged to learn and grow.

Maria Eleni has experienced our school from every perspective; as a parent, an adult learner, and now a teacher. She has more than 15 years of experience teaching Spanish and leading language teams, and is currently completing a language teaching certification through the University of Salamanca. Having recently earned her B1 Greek certificate, Maria Eleni enjoys showing students of all ages that learning a language is a lifelong journey.

Nayma grew up and went to school in Athens, so sharing authentic Greek language and culture comes naturally to her. She is studying Computing Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Alberta while working as a peer advisor supporting fellow students. Nayma brings that same energy, warmth, and organization into the classroom, creating fun and engaging lessons that inspire children to connect with their Greek language and heritage.

Eleni has been teaching Greek with us since 2015 and is a valued member of our school community. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta and has extensive university teaching experience. As a native Greek speaker, Eleni creates a welcoming and supportive learning environment where adult students build confidence while deepening their understanding of the Greek language and culture.

With more than ten years of experience in marketing and communications and a Master's degree in the field, Stelios understands how people build confidence through communication. Friendly, patient, and approachable, he creates a relaxed learning environment where adult students feel comfortable speaking Greek, asking questions, and progressing at their own pace.