Our Team

Akis Gregoriou is the Co-Owner and Director-General of The Grammar School, Nicosia. He completed his studies in Political Science in New York, and returned to Cyprus in 1985 where he taught History and Politics at The Grammar School for several years. In 1986 he became the Director-General.

Sylvana Eleftheriadou is the Co-Owner and Co-Director of The Grammar School, Nicosia. She graduated from The Grammar School in 1975 and went on to study English Literature at Pace University, New York, USA. After completing her studies Sylvana Eleftheriadou taught English at The Grammar School for fourteen years. In 1984 she became Director.

Stephen Patsalos was born, raised and studied in the UK. He graduated from the University of East Anglia with a degree in Biological Sciences (BSc). He joined The Grammar School team in 2001 and was appointed as the Head of Biology and Science in 2006. In addition to this role, he also teaches A Level Biology.

Having wildlife as his passion, Stephen Patsalos has been an active member of the Environment Club and has organised several nature trail excursions around Cyprus for students. Moreover, he has been responsible for several science exchange programs both in Cyprus and France, along with coordinating the YRoNS programme in Hungary.

stephen.patsalos@thegrammarschool.net

Costas Christoforou holds a BSc, MSc MEng, MBA from USA. Before joining The Grammar School Nicosia as a teacher of Physics in 1997, he was a teaching/research assistant at Southern Illinois University. His area of teaching/research included fluid mechanics, thermal science, and energy management. As a Grammar School Physics teacher, he has extensive experience in teaching IGCSE and A Level Physics.

He was promoted to Head of Physics in 2003. Since then, he has been a member of various school committees including academic, discipline, systems development, and teachers training. He attended numerous seminars on educational leadership, teachers’ performance, curriculum development, student assessment and classroom management.

He was appointed Headmaster in September 2022. His duties, among others, include digitalisation, process optimisation, data analysis, student affairs, discipline, and teachers’ evaluation.

costas.christoforou@thegrammarschool.net

Harry Christofi was born in London and has an MEd in English Language Teaching from Manchester University. He joined The Grammar School in 1994. In 2013 he became Head of  English.

He has a proven track record of successfully managing resources and staff within the School to improve our educational services, thus providing the students and teachers with the educational environment to reach their goals.

In September 2022 he became Deputy Headmaster. An important aspect of his job is implementing discipline within the school.

 

harry.christofi@thegrammarschool.net

Kam Stylianou joined The Grammar School in 1990 after completing her studies in English Literature and Film Studies at the University of East Anglia. She taught a range of levels of English Language and Literature at the school, including Business English, IGCSE English Language and A Level English Literature before becoming Deputy Headmistress in 2006.

Her current role at the school includes leading the Higher Education Advisory Team which guides students through their elective subject choices, offering students advice on careers and then taking them through the application process for universities in a variety of countries around the world. She regularly attends conferences on admissions procedures globally and tours universities in the UK and Europe twice a year to ensure that students receive up-to date and accurate advice on making competitive applications.

She is a member of the Times Higher Education (THE) Europe International Schools Advisory Board, an initiative which involves working closely with leading counsellors who are dedicated to helping young people achieve their future aspirations.

kam.stylianou@thegrammarschool.net

Christodoulos Mavroyiakoumos joined The Grammar School in 1991, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science from T.S.C. (U.S.A.) and a Master of Science from N.J.I.T. (U.S.A.). He worked as a Teaching Assistant with a full scholarship during his MSc and later as an adjunct Instructor for undergraduate courses of Mathematics in the University of N.J.I.T. (U.S.A.). He was also a member of the American Mathematical Society.

He was promoted to Head of the Mathematics in 2011. He created the Mathematics Club and worked to digitalise his department. He is always very active in continuous professional development from abroad and in Cyprus. He manages interschool activities and university projects, building strong relationships with these institutions. He continues to share his enthusiasm, knowledge and experience with colleagues, students, and parents.

He was appointed as Deputy Headmaster in 2022.

christodoulos.mavroyiakoumos@thegrammarschool.net

katerina.nestoridou@thegrammarschool.net