I hold a B.A. in English Studies (University of Athens), a B.A. in Theatre Studies (University of Athens), an M.Sc. in Comparative and General Literature (University of Edinburgh), and a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature (University College London). I am currently studying towards an M.A. in Digital Culture (University of Piraeus). I am also an Honorary Research Fellow at UCL and a member of the Research Team of the UNESCO chair Creative Cities in Motion: Urban Sustainable Mobility and Utilization of Cultural Resources at the University of Piraeus. I have published papers in Greek and international journals and have presented extensively at international conferences and symposia. I have taught at a wide range of schools and colleges in Greece and the UK (that include Royal Holloway College, University of London, Heriot-Watt University, International School of London, Woodside Park International School, London, Foreign Language Teaching Centre, University of Athens, Experimental School of the University of Athens). I currently teach EFL at Evangeliki Model High School of Smyrna, Athens, and Travel Writing to American university students at the International Center for Hellenic and Mediterranean Studies (DIKEMES), Athens. Immersing myself in the American society and culture for five weeks, studying, learning, challenging clichés, and exchanging experiences and ideas with similar-minded colleagues would enormously enrich my EFL classes with stories, terms, and insights into the United States and its people - and would eventually allow me to enhance and redesign educational material.

Anastasia Pasia is a Primary School Teacher of English, a Mentor, and a teacher trainer in the use of new technologies in education. She has studied English Language and Literature at the University of Thessaloniki. She also holds a degree in Italian Language and Literature (University of Thessaloniki). She has a Master’s degree in “The use of ICT in education ” from the Kapodistrian University of Athens and a specialisation in ‘’Education for people with special needs’’(University of the Aegean). She has completed multiple educational programs on intercultural and refugee education, cultural awareness, social inclusion, internet safety, and the innovative use of technology in education. She is also a trained and certified assessor for the Greek Certification in Foreign Languages (KPG). Anastasia was awarded with an Erasmus Scholarship (University of Florence, Italy). She has worked as an English teacher in primary and secondary Greek schools in Germany (Cologne, Wuppertal).She is a certified teacher trainer for School Violence and Bullying and has organised many lectures, seminars and educational programmes to prevent violence at schools. Anastasia is a member of many academic associations (etwinning, Teachers4Europe, European School Radio, TESOL) and has worked on many different projects with her students supporting social change through the lens of equity, democracy, and solidarity. Anastasia strongly believes that her SUSI training can offer a different perspective to her educational vision, strengthen her academic leadership, help her as a community builder bridge, and foster collaborations among institutions or schools between the two countries in common future projects.

Sofia Konstantinea is a senior high school teacher in Thouria and Kalamata, Greece. She studied in Great Britain and holds a B.A. in English Language and English and European Literature (Joint Degree) from Essex University, UK, as well as an M.A. in Translation from Surrey University, UK. She has been working as an EFL teacher, both in the private and public sectors, for the last 25 years, teaching English to young, adolescent and adult learners. Recently, Sofia was selected to be trained as a multiplier by Europass Teacher Academy (Italy) in an Erasmus+ program on Gamification and Dilemma Based Learning in the classroom. In turn, she planned and carried out a training course for teachers. Her teaching interests focus on gamification, cultural awareness and social inclusion. Sofia is an active volunteer in Kalamata, teaching English in the local community centre, mentoring Erasmus+ youth and immigrant teenagers, as well as teaching swing dance and organizing cultural events for the local Lindy Hop Kalamata dance community. Furthermore, Sofia has participated as a volunteer youth worker in numerous Erasmus seminars all over Europe, focusing on cultural diversity and youth empowerment. Through her participation in the SUSI program she aspires to expand her understanding of the American culture, as well as share elements of the Greek culture with fellow Fulbrighters and Americans.