Stefanidou, Roula, Faculty, Junior Kindergarten

Ms. Zacharoula Stefanidou holds a Bachelor of Science in Education  (Elementary Education, Grades 1–8) with a minor in Child Psychology from  the University of Houston. Prior to relocating to Greece, she worked with  Gifted and Talented students in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms. She  holds endorsements in Early Childhood, Kindergarten, and Gifted and  Talented Education. During her tenure as a kindergarten teacher, she  participated in an Early Literacy Writing Project, serving as a writing advisor to  fellow educators in several elementary schools. This year marks her ninth year  teaching in the PJ/JK classroom at ACS. 

Ms. Stefanidou has been an active member and presenter for the  Kindergarten Teachers of Texas (KToT), where her presentations emphasized  the importance of integrating writing into early childhood curricula. In 1986,  she was honored as “Teacher of the Year” by the Houston Independent  School District. 

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Ms. Stefanidou served part-time as  an assistant principal at her elementary school. She also spent many summers  coordinating activities for young children at the Greek Orthodox Community  Center Summer Camp in Houston, Texas. 

Ms. Stefanidou is dedicated to supporting each child’s academic and  personal growth, fostering a nurturing environment that encourages every  student to thrive as both a learner and an individual.

email: stefanidouz@acs.gr