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Alvarez, Carlos
Alvarez, Carlos | English
Mertzanis, Antonios
Mertzanis, Antonios | Mathematics My name is Antonios Mertzanis, and my educational background includes studies in Mathematics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with specializations in Pure and Applied Mathematics. My studies in areas such as Mathematical Analysis, Logic, Abstract Algebra, and Operations Research shaped the way I approach problem-solving, not just as…
Boukas, Lambros
Dr. Boukas, Lambros | Computer Science, Academic Competitions Dr. Boukas graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In 1998, he received his PhD in Computer Science from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He then accepted a full-time lecturer position in the Department of…
Vitzilaiou, Elisavet
Vitzilaiou, Elisavet | Greek Mathematics Ms. Elisavet Vitzilaiou has over 33 years of teaching experience. She began her career as a Kindergarten and Elementary School Teacher at I.M. Panagiotopoulos Private School in Athens, where she taught from 1990 to 1998. From 1998 to 2023, she served as the Coordinator for Grades 1–4 at the 1st…
Vanegas, Peter
Vanegas, Peter | American Mathematics Mr. Peter Vanegas, known to his students as “Mr. V”, is in his third academic year at Archimedean Academy and brings extensive teaching experience to the classroom. He is a proud graduate of Florida International University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. His academic background includes…
Sotomayor, Michelle
Sotomayor, Michelle | English Language Arts Ms. Sotomayor has been teaching elementary school for 14 years and is a proud graduate of Florida International University. She is passionate about inspiring a love of reading in her students and brings creativity into the classroom every day. Outside of teaching, she is a ceramic artist who enjoys…
Pena Leiva, Yanessa
Pena Leiva, Yanessa | Science Ms. Yanessa Leiva is the 5th Grade Science Teacher at Archimedean Academy. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability from Florida International University. This is her second year teaching at Archimedean, and she looks forward to continuing to grow alongside her students and the school community. Outside of the…
Mills, Kadisha
Dr. Mills, Kadisha | American Mathematics Dr. Kadisha Mills, a daughter of Jamaican soil, has spent 25 years teaching both locally and internationally, helping scholars develop problem-solving skills and confidence in mathematics. She has taught students across all grade levels and has been teaching Mathematics Methodology at the university level since 2015. She began her…
Guerrero, Shyara
Guerrero, Shyara | American Mathematics Ms. Shyara Guerrero joined Archimedean Academy as a 4th Grade Math Teacher, bringing over 20 years of experience in diverse educational settings. She has previously served as a Math Enrichment Teacher at Sunshine Elementary School in Fort Myers, Activities Director and Leadership Teacher at Coral Shores High School in Key…
Bulnes, Ivana
Bulnes, Ivana | English Language Arts Mrs. Ivana Bulnes holds a Master’s Degree in Reading Education from Florida International University. She is certified in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). She has more than 12 years of teaching experience, working with students from Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. Mrs. Bulnes…