Partner in Cyprus (Greek)

 Εlisavet Kiourti 

Elisavet Kiourti is an associate lecturer at University of Nicosia. She holds a Ph.D in Video Games and Education from the Department of Education (University of Cyprus). Her doctoral research is the first ethnographic research in the context of Cyprus focusing on the comparison of Literacy in the Online Game “Counter Strike Global Offensive” and Literacy in Schools. She also holds an MA in Computational Linguistics (University of Essex) and BA in Greek Literature with specialization in Linguistics (University of Thessaloniki) . She is the Press Officer of Cyprus Linguistic Society. She has contributed to several research programs e.g., Social Literacy in Cyprus Prison, Digital Cypriot Slang Dictionary “Cyslang” (http://www.cyslang.com/), Digital Lexicon Database of Cypriot Nouns and Adjectives, “KoMoLex”, and MOEC Project for the revitalization of Cypriot Maronite Arabic on production of book for A1-B2 level. She has published in international journals (e.g. Frontiers, Research Papers in Education) and has contributed in books about Video Games and Health (Elsevier) and about Swearing and Identity in Video Games (Bloomsbury). Her research interests focus on technology-enhanced learning environments, formal and non formal education, problem-based environments, virtual reality environments, metagaming, language and identity, cognition in gaming, and social well being. 

Nansia Kyriakou

Dr Nansia Kyriakou works as a Teaching Fellow at the University of Cyprus and as a Collaborating Academic Staff at Frederick University Cyprus. She received her PhD in Education and MSc in Educational Research Methods from the University of Exeter and MPhil in Research in Second Language Learning from the University of Cambridge. She has a bachelor degree in Primary School Education from the University of Cyprus. She has teaching experience in all teaching levels (from primary to tertiary education) both in the UK and in Cyprus. She has also been part in European research projects. Current research interests lie mainly in the field of multilingualism, multiculturalism, bidialectism and language learning.

Valentina Christodoulou

Valentina Christodoulou is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Education, University of Cyprus.  She holds a PhD in Sociolinguistics (King’s College London), an MA in Gender, Sexualities and Ethnic Studies (University of East London) and a BA in English Language and Literature (National and Kapodistrian University of London). Her research interests focus on issues of language and identity, language and social practice and digital language practices. 

Primary school Pefkios Georgiades

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The main features of the Primary School of Pefkios Georgiades are the modernization and the introduction of the course of English from the first grade. The introduction of new courses (computers) and activities in various fields such as Health Education, Emotional Education, Consumer Education, the Traffic Education, Environmental Education and Intercultural Education. Introducing Topics of Interest such Recreations, Taekwondo (Olympic sports), Dance, Theatre, Music and Fine Arts. The school aims also to introduce the course of “Literature / Theatre Education” in A, B and C classes. Providing meals at appropriate shaped space that serves as a dining area. Teaching topics of interest to purchase services from qualified personnel.

Nafsika Andreou

Nafsika Andreou has an extensive background in the teaching for the last 18 years and she serves as a teacher at Pefkios Georgiades primary school since 2014. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Education Sciences at University of Cyprus. She then attained a Master in Adult Organizational Learning from the University of Suffolk (Bostone). Her research interests include teaching greek as first language and cross-curricular thematic teaching.

Eleni Apostolou

Eleni Apostolou serves as a teacher in primary schools for the last 15 years. She holds a BA in Education Sciences (University of Thrace), as well as an MA in Educational Leadership (European University of Cyprus). She has participated in various educational programs such as PALM, Leaf and DIAS. Her interests focus on teaching greek as first language and cross-curricular thematic tearching. Since 2014, she works at Pefkios Georgiades Primary school in Nicosia.

Giouli Napoleontos

Giouli Napoleontos attained BA in Turkish and Middle East studies (Aristotle University of Cyprus) and BA in Education Sciences (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). She also holds an MA in Educational Management and Assessment (University of Cyprus). She has an extensive background in the educational settings. After working as a Research Fellow in Education Committee of the Cyprus Parliament for seven years, she then worked as a consultant at the Office of the Minister of Education. She now works a teacher in primary education. Her interests focus in the domains of educational policies and the creation of a democratic and equitable school for all the children of Cyprus.

Marilena Stylianou

Marilena Stylianou has been working in primary education for more than 12 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Εducation Sciences at University of Cyprus and then she completed a master’s degree in Education (Equality and Diversity) at Open University of Cyprus. She has participated in several educational programs e.g PALM, e-twinning and her interests broadly center on issues of educational policy and inequality.