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Directors

DIRECTOR-GENERAL

Akis Gregoriou

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.
DIRECTOR

Sylvana Eleftheriadou

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.

Academic Office

Headmasters

SENIOR HEADMASTER

Stephen Patsalos

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

HEADMASTER

Costas Christoforou

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

Deputy Headmasters

DEPUTY HEADMASTER

Harry Christofi

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

DEPUTY HEADMISTRESS

Kam Stylianou

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.

kam.stylianou@thegrammarschool.net

DEPUTY HEADMASTER

Christodoulos Mavroyiakoumos

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

DEPUTY HEADMISTRESS

Katerina Nestoridou

katerina.nestoridou@thegrammarschool.net

Operations Office

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Andreas Nestorides

Business Development Office

HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION

Tonia Galati

Tonia Galati Head of Business Development and Innovation:
Tonia oversees driving change and creating a culture of Innovative Technologies at the Grammar School Nicosia a private school in Cyprus. The School has established a professional learning system to the student using 1:1 Surface Tablets, STEM curriculum,
mobile and cloud technology. Tonia is also the Head of the Professional Development department of the school which oversees building professional capacity to teachers through various workshops, webinars and self-development training sessions.
Tonia is also the leader of the Robotics Academy Program which has as its missions to support the development, implementation and selective spread of innovative strategies for engaging students in experiences that will increase their awareness for robotics engineering as well as motivate students to pursue an education necessary to participate in an ICT career.
Tonia is also in charge of the ERASMUS+ Projects.
Tonia is Certified as a PRINCE2 Practionaire (Projects in Controlled Environments) part of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) as a UK Government standard for IT project management and a qualified instructor for Cyprus National Human Resource Development Authority to deliver IT workshops and presentations. She was also the National Organizer chairperson for World Robot Olympiad 2015 Cyprus.

ROBOTICS OFFICER

Alexandros Mikellides

Alexis Mikellides Head of Robotics Department. Alexis is charge of the Robotics Department at the School. Alexis is also involved in designing STEM curriculum for our school and also a member of the Professional Development Department. He has been involved in teacher and student trainings as a teacher assistance for the past 9 years. Part of his role is to find ways to implement STEM and robotics with existing subject lessons and curriculum. Alexis is responsible in evaluating the progress and monitoring the effect that STEM curriculum has in comparison with existing curriculum. He is also responsible for designing STEM trainings using innovative teaching methods for teachers as part of the Innovative Department.

Email:alexis.mikellides@thegrammarschool.net

Higher Education Advisory Team

Kam Stylianou

Deputy Headmistress & Higher Education Advisor

Lorraine Lynch

English & English Literature Teacher, Higher Education Advisor

Todd Bowen

English Teacher, Higher Education Advisor

Maria Photiades

Educational Counsellor

Administration

Dia Collett

Head Secretary

Andri Varnakkidou

Secretary

Pola Pittara

Secretary

Elenitsa Mannouri

Secretary

Marilena Assou

Secretary

Panayiota Stavrou

Secretary

Ectoras Ttofa

Computer & Network Technician

Christis Loizou

Software Development Officer

Katerina Terzi

Accounts Officer

Steven Ioannou

Digital Marketing & Design Officer

Marina Christodoulides

Public Relations Officer & Bookshop Administrator

Athos Myriantheas

Office Assistant

Kyriacos Kokkinos

Office Assistant

Departments

Accounting

George Stavrou

Head of Accounting

After graduating from the Pancyprian Lyceum in Larnaca George Stavrou followed his studies in New York, USA. In 1985 he graduated from Nassau Community College with an Associate degree. He continued his studies at New York Tech University, graduating in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. In 1992 he became a Fellow Member of Financial Accountants. In the years 1988-1992 he worked as a teacher at St. Joseph School of Larnaca and Nicosia and Terra Santa College. He has been a teacher at The Grammar School since 1992 and was promoted to Head of the Department in September 2008.

Stelios Andrianos

Accounting Teacher

Maria Miou

Accounting Teacher

Art

Zaphiris Antoniou

Art Teacher

Maria Polycarpou

Art Teacher

Biology

Stephen Patsalos

Head of Biology

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 his role as head, he is also teaching A-level Biology for classes 6th and 7th.

Alexia Stephanou

Biology Teacher

Andreas Elia

Biology teacher

Elena Panayides

Biology teacher

Katiana Kyriacou

Biology / Science Teacher

Maria Christodoulou

Science Teacher

Stephanos Hadjiprokopis

Biology / Science Teacher

Chemistry

Iacovos Hadjitofis

Head of Chemistry

Iacovos Hadjitofis graduated from The Grammar School, Nicosia in 1985. He was awarded the degree of BSc in Chemistry from the University of Kentucky (USA) in 1992. He joined The Grammar School staff in September 1992. While working as a Grammar School teacher, Iacovos Hadjitofis pursued and obtained the degree of Master of Education (MEd) from Trenton State University (USA) in 1996. He was appointed as Head of Chemistry in September 2012.

Andrea Antoniou

Chemistry Teacher

Demoulla Sofroniou

Chemistry Teacher

Tereza Christou

Chemistry Lab & Science Teacher

Andreas Olympios

Chemistry Teacher

Computers

Anastasia Koliandri

Head of Computers

Anastasia Koliandri has been working as a Computers’ teacher at The Grammar School since 2008. In 2018 she was appointed as Head of the Computers Department. Anastasia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Cyprus and a Master’s Degree in Education, Technology and Society from the University of Bristol UK.

Aliki Vasiliou

Computers Teacher

Andreas Nestorides

Computers Teacher

Christos Florides

Computers / STEM Teacher

Constantinos Timinis

Computers Teacher

Persia Xenopoulou

Computers Teacher

Economics

Vasso Georgiades

Head of Economics

Vasso Georgiades studied for a Bachelor and a Master’s degree in Economics at the University of London and completed the Post Graduate teachers training programme (PGCE) in Economics and Business at the Institute of Education (University of London).  She is officially registered as a teacher with the Department of Education and Employment of England and Wales and taught in several secondary schools in London.  She has been a teacher at The Grammar School since 2002, in 2022 assumed the position of educational trips coordinator and in 2023 she was appointed as Head of the Economics Department.

Stelios Stylianou

Operations Manager

Constantinos Louvaris

Economics Teacher

Katerina Kekkou

Economics Teacher

English

Harry Christofi

Head of English and German Department

Harry Christofi attended school in London. He received his M.Ed. in Teaching English Language from Manchester University. He has been at the Grammar School as a teacher since 1994 and as a Head of department for the last five years.

Alexandra Ioannou

English Teacher

Christiana Theodorou

English Teacher

Helen Savvidou

English Teacher

Katerina Papapetrou

English Teacher

Katerina Sergiou

English Teacher

Kiki Pavlou

English Teacher

Kyriaki Iesou

English Teacher

Lorraine Lynch

English & English Literature Teacher, Higher Education Advisor

Maria Panteli

English Teacher

Maria Socratous

English Teacher

Todd Bowen

English Teacher, Higher Education Advisor

Zoe Andreou

English Teacher

Maria Neocleous

English Teacher

French

Aphrodite Eliopoulos

French Teacher

Diogenis Louka

French Teacher

Geography

Andreas Athanasiou

Head of Geography Department

Andreas Athanasiou is a Grammar School Nicosia Graduate (2003) and studied Environmental Science at Kingston University London. He also completed his post-graduate Diploma at Kingston University on Sustainable Environmental Development with management Studies (2009). He has been a teacher at The Grammar School since 2010 and was appointed Head of the Geography Department in 2020.

Andreas Soteriades

Geography Teacher

Constantinos Georgiou

Geography Teacher

Michaela Hannides

Geography Teacher

Greek

Katerina Nestoridou

Head of Greek and RK Department

Katerina Nestoridou, Head of Greek Department:Katerina.Nestoridou@thegrammarschool.net

Andreas Tryfonos

Greek Teacher

Antonia Michael

Greek Teacher

Antonis Konstas

Greek Teacher

Christos Issaias

RK Teacher

Evnie Koutsoyianni

Greek Teacher

Maria Kannaourou

Greek Teacher

Marios Giakoumis

Greek Teacher

Despina Christodoulou

Greek Teacher

Nicos Christodoulou

Greek Teacher

German

Mattheos Christoforou

History/Law/Politics

Aleca Theodotou

Head of Social Sciences Department

Aleca Theodotou graduated from the Lanition Gymnasium in Limassol and then pursued her studies in the USA. In 1983, she successfully completed her undergraduate education at the University of Florida in Gainesville. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Following her education in the United States, Aleca Theodotou returned to Cyprus and started her teaching career. She began teaching at the Grammar School in Limassol before eventually relocating to Nicosia. Since 1994, she has been working as a history teacher in Nicosia, where she continues to educate students in the field of history.

Christina Lederer

Law Teacher

Ellada Konstantinou

Law Teacher

Angela Ioannou

History Teacher

Marina Tymviou

History / Politics Teacher

Mathematics

Christodoulos Mavroyiakoumos

Head of Mathematics

Christodoulos Mavroyiakoumos joined The Grammar School in the fall of 1991, after graduating with a Master of Science from N.J.I.T. (U.S.A.) with a full scholarship (working as T/A and later as an adjunct Instructor for undergraduate Mathematics). As the Head of Mathematics Department he continues to share his enthusiasm, knowledge and experience with colleagues, students and parents.

Christodoulos Mavroyiakoumos, Head of Maths Department:Christodoulos.Mavroyiakoumos@thegrammarschool.net

Andreas Spyrou

Mathematics Teacher

Androniki Zenonos

Mathematics Teacher

Antigoni Constantinou

Mathematics Teacher

Emilia Strati

Mathematics Teacher

Georgia Leonidou

Mathematics Teacher

Melani Georgiadou

Mathematics Teacher

Natalie Petersen

Mathematics Teacher

Stavri Hadjivasiliou

Mathematics Teacher

Georgia Andreou

Mathematics Teacher

Dominic Hendawi

Mathematics Teacher

Panayiota Kimitri

Mathematics Teacher

Music

Iakovos Loukas

Music Teacher

Physical Education

Kyriacos Pelekanos

Head of P.E. Department and Athletic Programme

Kyriacos Pelekanos is a Grammar School graduate (class of 98). After completing his army service in 2000 he attended Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and graduated in 2004 with majors in Weightlifting, Fitness & Nutrition. At the same period of time he attended North Academy of Fitness in Thessaloniki with majors in Personal training, Weight and Group training. He has been selected as Cyprus Fitness Ambassador for Idea World Fitness Organization for the years 2014-2019. His professional development, mostly in U.S.A, includes various fitness sectors such as Weightlifting, Functional Training, HIIT, Bodybuilding & Fitness, CrossFit and Pilates. He joined The Grammar School Nicosia family again, as a Physical Education teacher, in 2005 until 2014 and re-joined again in 2019. In 2020 Kyriacos Pelekanos became Head of the Physical Education Department.

Andreas Antoniou

Physical Education Teacher

Elena Michael

Physical Education Teacher

Liana Chrysostomou

Physical Education Teacher

Loizos Louvaris

Physical Education Teacher

Nicos Xenofontos

Physical Education Teacher

Thomas Tsiopanis

Physical Education Teacher

Physics

Costas Christoforou

Head of Physics Department

Costas Christoforou holds a BSc, MSc MEng from Southern Illinois University, USA. He joined the Grammar School in 1997 as a teacher of Physics. He was promoted to the Head of the Physics Department in 2004. Since then, he has been a member of various school committees including academic, uniform and discipline. He attended numerous seminars on educational leadership, teachers’ performance, curriculum development, student assessment and classroom management.

Email:Costas.Christoforou@thegrammarschool.net

Andreas Kleanthous

Physics Teacher

Costas Socratous

Physics Teacher

Marina Kilili

Physics Teacher

Panayiotis Georgiou

Physics teacher