Sotiria   Papadopoulou – Paizanou, 56

Headmistress   of Junior High School of Valtino

Theologist

 

I studied Theology in the University of Thessaloniki and had post graduate studies in School Vocational Orientation in the National University of Athens.

According to my opinion my participation in this project is very important because I have the opportunity to meet colleagues from schools of the European Family. I also have the opportunity to familiarize with the habits of the European people, aiming at a peaceful and friendly co-existence.

Personally speaking, the participation of the school in this project is very important because our students come from a area in the province and they do not have the chance to travel and meet peers from other countries. In this way  I believe that any  xenophobias  and phobias about the unknown will be overcome, once they see that faraway people share the same fears, thoughts, interests and problems.

As for my personal interests, I like to help people whenever they need my help, and with my experience advise the youngers, always approaching them with the warmth and love and sincerity they deserve.

I like to work out, I enjoy dancing, cooking, travelling and I love going to the opera.

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Georgia   Barouta,38

Teacher of   English

I studied English and American Language and Literature in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During my studies I got a scholarship for the University of Westminster in London, England. I stayed there for a year, seizing the opportunity to mingle with the locals and with people from all over the world, London being a multi-national, multi-cultural capital city. There, I learnt to accept the others the way they are, with their National Identity and taking advantage of all those positive things they had to offer. I acquired friendships that last up to now, I am pretty sure that they will last for a lifetime. This project, gives me the opportunity to share these feelings, thoughts and new knowledge with my students. I have always believed that such Programs are neither a waste of time nor a waste of money. We will all get out of this program richer: new friends, new knowledge, new cultures..I look forward to all this.

As you may have guessed, one of the things I love to do is travelling, especially abroad, since I have already seen most of Greece and meet lots of people. I love talking with people, there is always the will to help. I am a fan of the moto ” Healthy in Body ,Healthy in Mind”, so I jog, every day. I also love most types of music and I read literature in my free time.

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Vasiliki   Papavasileiou, 47

Teacher of   Computer Science and Physics.

I studied Physics in the National University of Athens and Electronic Engineering in the National Technical University of Athens.

I work as a teacher in the Junior High School of Valtino.

The cooperation in this project is very important to me because I will have the opportunity to meet colleagues and other students from other European countries and exchange ideas, thoughts and cultural characteristics.

I love music, I like to travel and I do Yoga and gardening. I also enjoy making jewellery from metal sheets, wires and stones.

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Dimitrios   Kostikas,60

Teacher of   Physics

I am a teacher of Physics in Gymnasio of Valtino in Trikala. It is important for me to participate in this program because I am close to retirement and I have never had the chance to meet with other colleagues and see how schools in other European countries function. I would love to meet  European colleagues and talk about the difficulties they face in their own countries, especially in this difficult period for Greece and Europe in general.

As for my hobbies, I enjoy talking with people and trying to help them solve any problems they might have to face.

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Marianna   Della, 38

Music   teacher

 

I graduated from the Ionian University (Department of Music Studies).

I feel participation in this program is very important for every European teacher and student.

Through this cooperation each one of us will have the opportunity to come closer to the culture, customs and traditions, the habits and lifestyle of all the rest.

We will share knowledge and experiences, we will gain a better insight in other people’s individuality and discover the similarities which unite us, we will come closer as European nations.

In my free time I like painting, reading and spending quality time with my children.

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Athanasios   Poulianitis,57

Teacher of   Science

 

I have been teaching for 30 years and the participation in this project will give me the chance to cooperate with colleagues from other European countries, countries with a different National Identity, but always aiming at the development of a common European Identity.

I am particularly interested in Geomythology, which is the connection between geological changes and phenomena with the Ancient Greek Myths.

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Eleni   Yiontzi,46

Teacher of   Philology

I participate in this program because I am interested in seeing countries, civilizations and cultures different from my country’s. I am expecting to acquire unique experiences and, of course, knowledge. I consider the cooperation with the students a huge benefit, since we are going to exchange ideas and feelings. We will experience the same situations and we will deal with anything together. In this way we will get to know each other better.

I enjoy gymnastics and music. In my free time I play the piano.

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Konstantinos   Voulgaris,50

Teacher of   Philology

 

My participation in this program will give me the opportunity to acquire experience and knowledge which will be useful in my teaching profession.

I enjoy athletics and music too.

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Maria Konstadinidou,55

Teacher of   Mathematics

 

This is the first time I have ever participated in a European Program, and I am therefore extremely happy. I believe that this will be a priceless experience not only because of the cooperation with my colleagues in my school, but also because there will be cooperation with colleagues from other countries. I strongly believe that the latter ,apart from the experience, will help us learn about their culture, will contribute to new friendships and familiarizing with the National Heritage of The European People.

As for my hobbies, I enjoy reading books, gymnastics, dancing and singing.

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Anthony   Papakostas,12

This cooperation for me is very important because I will have the chance to see other cultures and meet new people, outside my own country. I expect to win their trust and honesty of people that I do not know.

My hobby is playing computer games.

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Theodora   Thanou,13

This cooperation will be very interesting because 8 schools will work together  to exchange views, ideas, culture. I am expecting to make new friends, learn about their traditions and customs, see their towns and countries.

I like listening to music and I like playing Basketball and Volleyball.

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   Nikos   Christakos,13 

For me this cooperation means that I will have the chance to travel and learn about cultures from all over Europe. I expect to learn about their civilizations, because it is important for me to know their traditions. I like to travel and meet new people, so this is my chance.

In my free time I like to play with my friends. I also like computer games and sports.

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Evi   Skotra,13

This cooperation is very important for me because I will make new friends from other countries which I hope I will also visit and get to know their culture and traditions.

In my free time I like playing with my friends or listening to music.

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Maria   Biliali,12

I wanted to participate in the project because I want to make new friends. I expect to learn more about other cultures ,which is very important for keeping an open mind.

My hobby is Volleyball.

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Stergiani   (Annie) Biliali,15

I believe that it is very important for me to participate in this project because I want to learn about  other cultures through this cooperation. I expect to make new friends around Europe.

My hobbies are dancing and drawing.

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Nikoleta   Votsiou,14 

For me, this is a very interesting and important cooperation because I will see new places and I will meet people from other countries. I want to learn about their everyday life and how it differs from mine. I also want to make new friends.

My hobby is playing Volleyball and listening to music.

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Eleni   Kravari,14

 I believe that this program is a big opportunity for me to meet new people ,people my age people from other countries. I want to learn about their culture and their habits. Additionally, I want to travel and learn about their habits in their everyday lives.

I like listening to music, surfing the Internet and playing games on my pc.

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Marilia   Giota,14

This cooperation is important for me because I will meet new people from other countries, we will exchange ideas, we will learn about each other’s culture and habits.

I like listening to music, playing Volleyball and especially travelling to other countries.

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Evelina   Gatziou,14

This project is very exciting for me because I will meet new people from other countries. I want to learn about the way of life of my peers, their culture and their interests.

My hobby is Volleyball, but I also enjoy singing and dancing.

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Evaggelia   Naka,14

I live in Matsoukeika, a village near Valtino and I would like to participate in this project because I want to learn about new cultures. From this cooperation I expect to meet children my age and learn about their habits ,their national identity and heritage.

In my free time I like reading books and travel to places I have read about.

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Helen   Chyta,14

This project for me means that I will learn about other countries, other customs and what life in these European countries is like.

My hobbies are listening to music, dancing and sports because sports keep me fit and healthy.

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Androniki   (Niki) Kotoula, 14

I live in Drosopigi, a few kilometers from my school in Valtino. It is very important for me to participate in this project because I would like to meet children the same age as me, children from other countries around Europe. I expect to make new friends and learn interesting things about other cultures.

My hobby is Volleyball and I love music.

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