[…]program will be implemented by Pierce Elementary School Faculty in collaboration with ACG’s Center of Excellence in Logistics, Shipping, and Transportation. Its mission is to inspire the next generation of maritime professionals from an early age through experiential learning related to Greece’s heavyweight shipping industry. The Academy will run as a six-month pilot program, targeting fifth and sixth graders and addressing basic shipping concepts across disciplines. Grammar and literature, STEM, music, English, and visual arts courses will integrate shipping curriculum principles and support students in interacting directly with the maritime […]
Alumna Profiled: Lela Dritsa Psarros Graduated: Deree ‘04 Lives in: Athens, Greece Current Position: President/CoFounder Nannuka After earning her BA in Communications from Deree – The American College of Greece and continuing with a Master’s degree in International Journalism at City University London, Lela Dritsa worked for 10 years in the communications field, emphasizing mainly on communication strategy planning and managing promo events. Lela visualized Nannuka.com in 2013 and along with Natalie Levi, gave thousands of parents the opportunity to find a well-trusted helping hand, making Nannuka one of the largest online care destinations in Greece and the UK. For […]
[…]further education or employment. Alumni may request a transcript from the Deree Student Success Center. Student Success Center tel: +30 210 600 9800 ext. 1333, […]
[…]incentives to elaborate the issues they teach in a deeper and more resourceful way. Duration (number of hours): 16 hours Cost: 100€ Discounts: 80€ for ACG community and AEI students Georgia Mega, PhD Georgia Mega is Head Deputy of the Elementary Department in the Hellenic American Educational Foundation (HAEF) and tutor at the Hellenic Open University, where she teaches Adult Education Methodology. In her PhD (2002), she studied the role of Arts in Teaching Literature and especially how Arts can promote critical thinking. She has a 22 year experience in teaching at primary education field, and more than 10 years in teaching adults. […]
[…]of teaching, interests which informed her tenure first as the Coordinator of the two Writing Centers (2003-2010) and currently as the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center. A regular contributor to The Literary Encyclopedia, Dr. Logotheti has published several critical articles on contemporary fiction by Kazuo Ishiguro, Graham Swift, and Ian McEwan. Her most recent publications are the articles “Alterity in E M Forster’s The Other Boat” in Language and Literary Studies of Warsaw (2021) and “Digital Encounters with Shakespeare” in Research in Drama Education (2020) as well as chapters in the volumes Crossing Borders in Gender and Culture […]
[…]and resources such as a simulated trading room, fully online library, computer labs, writing center, career services, and academic advising, to assist students with their learning as well as with their personal and professional development. Experiencing Athens And The Nearby Islands Greece is one of the most visited tourist destinations and for good reason: blue seas, magnificent sunsets, friendly people, buzzing nightlife, amazing food, great historical sites and picturesque islands; all promise to satisfy every student’s wanderlust.Athens, with its special architecture, historic landmarks, scenic neighborhoods, and unique aura, will transport visitors on a journey through time. Home to must-see, awe-inspiring […]
[…]operational & marketing manager in dance schools, owner & marketing director of a consulting services company, and marketing manager for Microland Computers AEBE. Currently, she serves as the COO & Marketing Director of Cosmos Business Systems Group, a tech company she joined in 2017. Q&A Q: What are three enduring values Deree has taught you? Commitment to your goal- never give up for no reason. Teamworking for better results and better ideas Critical Thinking – the beginning for every success Q: Describe Deree in three words. Excellent academic environment Great community Opportunity land Q: Which is your fondest memory from […]
[…]and partnerships. “Since we debuted our Green Guide in 2010, we have seen dramatic growth in the number of colleges committing to sustainability practices—from constructing green-certified buildings to sourcing food locally,” said Rob Franek, Editor-in-Chief, The Princeton Review. “We applaud each one of the colleges that made our Guide’s 2026 edition, and we highly recommend these schools to students who want their ‘best-fit’ college to also be a green […]
[…]development. The initiative is implemented by The American College of Greece through the Center of Excellence in Logistics, Shipping & Transportation (under the direction of Dr. George Kokosalakis), the Center of Excellence in Sustainability (under the direction of Dr. Stella Apostolaki) with the support of the Office of Public Affairs in collaboration with HELMEPA New Generation department. HELMEPA Chairperson Ms Semiramis Paliou congratulated the students for their proactiveness and commitment to map best practices and share findings with the maritime community and assured them that “the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association stands by young scientists and being an open credible […]
[…]arts and science. Perhaps above all, I learned to respect the dignity of man and the importance of service to others. THE LIFE LESSONS I LEARNED AT PIERCE "THE SPIRIT" AND HOW THEY HAVE STAYED WITH ME. Introspection is not a hallmark of youth and the full realization of how much was given to us during our years at Pierce, did not come to be until many years later. Our school's creed as inscribed over the entrance of Pierce Hall at Helleniko, "NON MINSTRARI SED MINISTRARE", has been my quiet companion over my mature years. Relevant when first adopted by […]
