Moros, Sophia, Director of Early Childhood Education and Development
Sophia Moros, Principal and Director of Early Childhood and Development at ACS Athens, has a rich educational and professional background. Born and raised in Chicago, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Reading from St. Xavier University. She is currently pursuing an Educational Doctorate (EdD) in Learning Design and Leadership at the University of Illinois, Urbana.
Sophia began her career teaching elementary students in Illinois public schools. After earning her M.A., she worked as a Reading Specialist, collaborating with Sony Corporation to implement the Lightspan interactive reading program, which used the Sony Playstation to help low-performing students meet state standards. She also served as a Reading Literacy Teacher for ESL students and later earned TESOL and Business English Certificates from Trinity College, Barcelona, where she also taught.
In 2009, Sophia joined the American Community Schools (ACS) Athens, where she created a nurturing and innovative environment for elementary students. Her professional growth included certifications in Dyslexia from Buffalo State University, participation in AERO International training, and presentations at European Council of International Schools (ECIS) conferences. In addition to this, she presented at the 9th Annual Learning Difference Conference to showcase an ACS Athens Elementary School initiative program she and Ms. Stavi Dimas, ACS Faculty, created for second grade, called "iteach2!.at the 9th Annual Learning Difference Conference and collaborated with Dr. Andreas Tsokos, previously the Academy Science Teacher and Division Chair of Science/Mathematics & Technology, on demonstrating Conceptual Mathematics at the ACS Athens Colloquium.
To further her leadership goals, Sophia completed an Academic Leadership Course in Standards-Based Curriculum in Virginia and continued her training with the AERO U.S. Department of State Mathematics Workshop. She later shared her expertise in conceptual mathematics and Growth Mindset with the Elementary School faculty.
After six years as Elementary School Principal, Sophia now serves as the Director of Early Childhood and Development, overseeing grades Pre-Junior Kindergarten through Second Grade. She is passionate about this role and is excited to introduce innovative designs in the Early Childhood Department, including the creation of the Conscious Cub mascot, reflecting her commitment to the ACS Athens community.
email: moross@acs.gr