Fyrigou, Tonia, Faculty, Greek / French, Division Chair of Greek Language and Literature
Dr. Tonia Fyrigou is a Language Educator with extensive experience in teaching, curriculum design, and academic leadership. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in French Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, followed by a Master’s degree in the History of French Civilization (2008) and a Ph.D. in the same field (2012).
Since joining ACS Athens in 1999, Dr. Fyrigou has taught both Middle and High School students, serving as an IB teacher and examiner. From 2007 to 2016, she was the Chairperson of the Modern Languages Department, and in September 2025 she assumed the role of Division Chair of Greek Language and Literature, further supporting the school’s mission and vision through academic leadership.
Beyond ACS Athens, Dr. Fyrigou serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Hellenic American University, where she teaches undergraduate courses in the Department of Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Studies. She has also fostered international collaborations, building educational partnerships with École de Longperrier in Paris and Li Po Chun United World College in Hong Kong.
Her professional work integrates innovative teaching practices, particularly through the i²Flex methodology, which blends independent learning with guided instruction. She has designed and implemented French and Greek language and culture courses that reflect this approach. In addition, she has contributed chapters to Revolutionizing K-12 Blended Learning through the i²Flex Classroom Model (2016, 2021), focusing on blended learning effectiveness and the Community of Inquiry framework.
A frequent presenter at international conferences, Dr. Fyrigou is a lifelong learner committed to excellence. Through her teaching, leadership, and collaborations, she brings ethos, creativity, and innovation to ACS Athens while advancing the role of Greek and French language education in a global context.
email: firigout@acs.gr