Eugenia Papadaki – B.A., M.A., PGCE

The Head Teacher, Mrs. Eugenia Papadaki is of Greek origin. She qualified as a teacher in the UK, undertaking post graduate studies, research and first hand experience in Bilingualism and Bilingual Education.

She is the holder of the following qualifications:

• A B.A. Degree in Modern Languages (University of Westminster, London)
• A Master Degree in Applied Linguistics specialising in Bilingualism and Second Language Teaching and Learning (University of London)
• A Post Graduate Certificate in education (PCGE) (Institute of Education, University of London)
• High/Scope Endorsed trainer (High/Scope Institute, UK)

Work experience:

• Various British State schools both at the Primary and Secondary levels (teacher and Head of the Learning Support faculty)
• Greek community Saturday schools in London, UK (Mother tongue teacher)
• Teacher-trainer and organizer of in-service training for teachers and families of bilingual learners.
• Teacher in charge of the Arese section of the International School of Milan.
• Research advisor to graduating students from Padua University and Università Cattolica di Milano for research projects on Bilingualism
• Organizer and participant member/speaker of a series of workshops, seminars and conferences on various issues of Bilingualism.

Eugenia has successfully brought up her two daughters trilingually.
Eugenia will be happy to act in an advisory capacity to any family or professional who may need advice or support in understanding and promoting the bilingual development of young children.