Lente, Caitlin | Civics Caitlin Lente is a 7th grade Civics teacher who loves helping students understand government, citizenship, and how they can make an impact in the world. Caitlin is originally from Denver, Colorado, and has also lived in San Diego and abroad—experiences that have shaped her global perspective. She earned her Bachelor’s degree…
Dr. Konstantakos, Leonidas | Social Studies Dr. Leonidas Konstantakos teaches history and debate, helping students develop historical understanding, critical thinking, clear writing, and confident public speaking. His educational philosophy is rooted in the classical ideal that education should shape both the mind and the character. He believes students should be challenged to think carefully, argue…
Craan, Vanessa | Art & Painting Ms. Craan majored in Fine Arts/Illustration and graduated Summa Cum Laude from FIU with a B.S. in Art Education and a minor in Art History. In 2019, she was commissioned by the Organization of American States (OAS) to create an artwork commemorating the victims of slavery and the Transatlantic…
Briz, Christina | Grade 6 English Language Arts Christina Briz is the 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher at Archimedean Middle Conservatory. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Florida International University (FIU) and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She is certified in K–6 Education with an ESOL…
Weiss, Sashka | Algebra Education: Graduated from Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski” in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, where a Master’s Diploma was awarded with qualifications as a Mathematician and Teacher of Mathematics. Also completed a minor in Music at the same university. Further professional qualifications were completed at Talpiot Academic College in Tel Aviv, Israel, earning certification as…
Towner, Ted | Grade 8 Philosophy Since joining Archimedean in 2021, I have taught 8th Grade Philosophy. I also serve as the Coach of the Ethics Olympiad Program for both the Middle School and High School levels. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy with honors from Beloit College. I also hold an M.Phil. (ABD)…
Zentelis, Aris | Grade 6 Greek Language I studied Philosophy, Pedagogy, and Psychology at the School of Philosophy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. I later earned a Master’s Degree in Special and Inclusive Education from the UCL Institute of Education, University of London, United Kingdom. I have been teaching 6th Grade…
Dr. Sykopoulos, Avgoustinos | Grade 8 Greek Language Mr. Avgoustinos Sykopoulos Bellos is a Modern Greek Language teacher at Archimedean Middle Conservatory (AMC). He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Greek Philology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2000. He later pursued an MPhil in Classics with a specialization in Comparative Literature at…
Stergiou, Antonios | Grade 7 Greek Language Antonios Stergiou has been teaching the Greek language at Archimedean Upper Conservatory since 2017 and at Archimedean Middle Conservatory since 2020. He was born in Serres, located in northern Greece. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Classics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as a Master…
Solis, Jonathan | Grade 6 Philosophy Jonathan Solis graduated with honors from Florida International University in 2017, earning Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy and Psychology with a specialization in Developmental Cognitive Science. In addition to his academic achievements, Jonathan participated in several research projects, including work with FIU’s H.A.N.D. Lab, which studied infant motor behavior in…
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