Ahistoric collaboration agreement was signed between three American Educational Institutions on December 14, 2016, at ACS Athens, paving the way towards innovative collaborations which will benefit the students, faculty and administrations of all three institutions.
Dr. Julie Crain, ACS Athens Academy Principal introduced the three institutions emphasizing their mutual goals to positively change the world through best-quality education of young people.
Describing Pinewood School as a little gem in Thessaloniki, its Director, Dr. Roxanne Giampapa, stated that Pinewood is heading in a direction of growth and improvement, explaining "the beautifully complimentary missions" of the three institutions.
"We share a commitment with ACS Athens and Pinewood School to personal attention and hands-on, real world learning" agreed Dr. Julie E. Wollman, President of Widener University (Chester, PA, USA), who expressed her happiness and honor to be in Greece for the signing of this collaboration.
Dr. Stefanos Gialamas, President of ACS Athens, proudly added that "ethos and kindness is at the center of our educational philosophy," praising the educators of all three institutions for inspiring their students in such powerful ways.
This collaboration lays the foundations for creating learning opportunities that make knowledge usable and transferable, preparing students to become global citizens with ethos who will make a difference.
The video from the signing of the collaboration agreement can be viewed below