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

Mrs. Lynch holds a Combined Honours degree in English and History from the University of Liverpool, as well as a Postgraduate qualification in English from the University of Manchester. Over the course of her career, she has served as an examiner for both Cambridge International Examinations and IELTS, gaining deep insight into assessment standards and international academic expectations.

Her work with the Royal College of Surgeons as a Lay Examiner has also given her valuable experience in understanding the demands of medical applications. This expertise significantly enhances the Medical Interview Preparation she provides to aspiring medical students.

Mrs. Lynch is a committed member of the Higher Education Advisory Team and a dedicated teacher of English Literature at The Grammar School, Nicosia, where she has taught since 1999. She has guided generations of students to excel in IGCSE, A Level, and university entrance examinations, including students securing places at leading universities across the UK, Europe, and the United States. Under her guidance, students have achieved exceptional results, including Highest in the World awards in A Level English Literature.

Originally from Liverpool, England, she brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and international perspective to her teaching and guidance.

In addition to her teaching role, Mrs. Lynch leads the school’s Higher Education programme. She regularly visits universities across Europe and the UK, attends international Higher Education conferences, and maintains strong links with admissions teams to ensure students receive the most current and relevant guidance. She supports students through personalised meetings, interview preparation, and informed advice on IGCSE and A Level subject choices, contributing to the school’s strong record of global university placements and significant scholarship success.

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