Kitsiou, Niki, Faculty, 4th Grade
Niki Kitsiou holds a B.A. in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) from the University of Crete, Greece, with a specialization in Special Education from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She earned her M.A. in Language Education for Refugees and Migrants from the Hellenic Open University. An ACS Athens alumna, Ms. Kitsiou attended the school from 10th through 12th grade on a basketball scholarship.
Ms. Kitsiou has extensive experience working with multilingual and multicultural refugee and migrant students in refugee camps and NGOs as both a teacher and researcher. At ACS Athens, she served for three years as a Shadow Teacher, during which time she co-presented a workshop on sketch note-taking and the importance of differentiated materials in childhood education at the 2019 ECIS Conference in Luxembourg. Having worked as an educator at ACS Athens for ten years; as a shadow teacher and homeroom teacher, and having also attended the school as a student, Ms. Kitsiou brings a deep understanding of the school’s community and educational philosophy.
Passionate about creating educational content, Ms. Kitsiou emphasizes visually stimulating information to enhance student motivation and engagement. She encourages students to express their ideas through visual means, fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
Ms. Kitsiou’s teaching philosophy centers on guiding students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and act with confidence. She tailors her approach to meet each student's unique needs, nurturing their creativity and providing the tools for them to co-construct their understanding of the world through inquiry, dialogue, and collaboration. She hopes to inspire students to believe in themselves, embrace their individuality, respect differences, and work together to contribute to a more socially just world.
Her previous experience as a 5th-grade teacher gives her a strong understanding of the academic and developmental needs of 4th-grade students. She is excited to continue her fifth year as a 4th-grade teacher and is committed to helping her students achieve their goals, grow in confidence, and, most importantly, enjoy the journey along the way!
email: kitsioun@acs.gr