Thomopoulos, Xenia, Faculty, Theory of Knowledge and AP Literature

Ms. Xenia Thomopoulos earned her B.A. in Communications & Media / Film Studies and English Literature. She worked in Fashion PR right after university, and then pursued a Masters in English Literature and Adolescent Education. She taught in New York City public schools for 11 years before coming to ACS Athens three years ago. In NY she developed and wrote curricula in an array of secondary Humanities courses including AP Literature, 10-12th grade English, as well as electives-style courses such as Filmmaking, Photography, Philosophy, and Advisory. There she was the High School Advisor and Department Lead; she initiated inter school debates, and has acted as a film liaison with Tribeca Teaches Film Institute, among others, to help promote student work in authentic spaces and productions. 

At ACS Athens, Ms. Thomopoulos is teaching Combo 9, Perspectives, Theory of Knowledge, and AP Literature. Ms. Thompopoulos believes in Competency-Based Education and Project Based Learning as a pedagogical approach that reaches a plethora of learners by connecting real-world skills to relevant / authentic projects. She is incredibly passionate about blending the traditional with the innovative, creating spaces for self-advocacy in nurturing environments where students can become independent, yet conscious thinkers, ethically minded global citizens, and compassionate risk-takers. Ms. Thomopoulos is thrilled and honored to be part of the ACS Athens team where she will infuse her expertise, passion, and vision in her classroom and hopes to create a safe and creative space for a dynamic space for a community of learners.

email: thomopoulosx@acs.gr