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Headmasters

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
Deputy Headmasters

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

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
Operations Office

Business Development Office

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.

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 CounsellorAdministration
Dia Collett
Head SecretaryAndri Varnakkidou
SecretaryPola Pittara
SecretaryElenitsa Mannouri
SecretaryMarilena Assou
SecretaryPanayiota Stavrou
SecretaryEctoras Ttofa
Computer & Network TechnicianChristis Loizou
Software Development OfficerKaterina Terzi
Accounts OfficerSteven Ioannou
Digital Marketing & Design OfficerMarina Christodoulides
Public Relations Officer & Bookshop AdministratorAthos Myriantheas
Office AssistantKyriacos Kokkinos
Office AssistantDepartments
- Accounting
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computers
- Economics
- English
- French
- Geography
- Greek
- German
- History/Law/Politics
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education
- Physics
Accounting

George Stavrou
Head of Accounting
Stelios Andrianos
Accounting Teacher
Maria Miou
Accounting TeacherArt

Zaphiris Antoniou
Art Teacher
Pandora Hadjichristoforou
Art TeacherBiology

Stephen Patsalos
Head of Biology
Sophia Brown
Biology / Science Teacher
Maria Christodoulou
Biology / Science Teacher
Stephanie Constantinidou
Biology / Science Teacher
Stephanos Hadjiprokopis
Biology / Science Teacher
Katiana Kyriacou
Biology / Science Teacher
Alexia Stephanou
Biology Teacher
Christina Theofanous
Biology / Science TeacherChemistry
Iacovos Hadjitofis
Head of ChemistryIacovos 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 TeacherDemoulla Sofroniou
Chemistry TeacherTereza Christou
Chemistry Lab & Science TeacherComputers

Constantinos Timinis
Head of Computers
Georgios Georgiades
Computers Teacher
Andreas Nestorides
Computers Teacher
Christos Florides
Computers / STEM Teacher
Persia Xenopoulou
Computers Teacher
Eleni Aristidou
Computers Teacher
Marios Nicolaou
Computers TeacherEconomics

Vasso Georgiades
Head of Economics
Katerina Kekkou
Economics Teacher
Georgios Hadjistyllis
Economics TeacherEnglish

Harry Christofi
Head of English and German Department
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
Andreas Apostolou
English TeacherFrench

Diogenis Louka
French Teacher
Despina Socratous
French TeacherGeography

Andreas Athanasiou
Head of Geography Department
Michaela Hannides
Geography Teacher
Andreas Soteriades
Geography TeacherGreek

Katerina Nestoridou
Head of Greek and RK Department
Despina Christodoulou
Greek Teacher
Nicos Christodoulou
Greek Teacher
Marios Giakoumis
Greek Teacher
Christos Issaias
RK Teacher
Maria Kannaourou
Greek Teacher
Antonis Konstas
Greek Teacher
Antonia Michael
Greek Teacher
Artemis Mourettou
Greek Teacher
Ioannis Papatheocharous
Greek Teacher
Andreas Tryfonos
Greek TeacherGerman

Mattheos Christoforou
History/Law/Politics

Christina Lederer
Head of Social Sciences Department
Ellada Konstantinou
Law Teacher
Angela Ioannou
History Teacher
Panayiotis Leonidou
History TeacherMathematics

Stavri Hadjivasiliou
Head of Mathematicsstavri.hadjivasiliou@thegrammarschool.net

Christodoulos Mavroyiakoumos
Deputy Headmaster, Mathematics Teacher
Andreas Spyrou
Mathematics Teacher
Emilia Strati
Mathematics Teacher
Georgia Leonidou
Mathematics Teacher
Dominic Hendawi
Mathematics Teacher
Melani Georgiadou
Mathematics Teacher
Natalie Petersen
Mathematics Teacher
Maria Ioannou
Mathematics Teacher
Nicholas Antoniou
Mathematics Teacher
Mher Oknaian
Mathematics Teacher
Georgia Andreou
Mathematics TeacherMusic

Iakovos Loukas
Music TeacherPhysical Education

Thomas Tsiopanis
Head of P.E. Department and Athletic Programme
Liana Chrysostomou
Physical Education Teacher
Loizos Louvaris
Physical Education Teacher
Elena Michael
Physical Education Teacher
Paraskevas Papaioannou
Physical Education Teacher
Omiros Zagkas
Physical Education Teacher
Michalis Arvanitis
Physical Education TeacherPhysics

Costas Christoforou
Head of Physics Department
Andreas Kleanthous
Physics Teacher
Costas Socratous
Physics Teacher
Marina Kilili
Physics Teacher