About Us

Maria Androulakaki /English Teacher/

What is your favorite thing about your job?
Being able to share with and learn from others.

What are your hobbies?
Swimming and Hiking

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chocolate Ice Cream

Have you ever had a nickname? What is it? 
Mia

If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? 
Penguin

Do you love or hate roller coasters?

Both

Who was your favorite teacher in school and why?
My music teacher because she made it exciting.

What song would you say best sums you up?
Maria Maria by Carlos Santana

What is the coolest place you’ve ever visited?
Bulgaria

What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
When people smile at me!

Mila Rousseva /External Program Manager/

What is your favorite thing about your job?
Solving problems and helping others by making processes smooth and easier.

What are your hobbies?
Aerial hoop, surfing and being absolutely, unimaginably hilarious.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pink tomatoes with cheese, red peppers and oil.

Have you ever had a nickname? What is it? 
Maila

If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? 
Dolphin

Do you love or hate roller coasters?

Well, Life is like a roller coaster. It has its ups and downs, but it's your choice to either scream or enjoy the ride." I've learned to enjoy it, I definitely love them.

Who was your favorite teacher in school and why?
Ms. Dimitrova was my English teacher in high school. She was a very consistent and hardworking teacher. The best lesson that I took from her was that the journey is more important than the destination.

What song would you say best sums you up?
Torn (Redux) - Nathan Lanier

What is the coolest place you’ve ever visited?
I consider every place by the ocean to be cool. :))

What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
Ocean (what a surprise, I know...)

Alana Waghorn /Academic Coordinator/

What is your favorite thing about your job?
It’s so much fun! I get to go to school, play games and read stories every day.

What are your hobbies?
Reading, hiking and baking cookies for my friends.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A big salad with freshly baked bread and lots of olive oil.

Have you ever had a nickname? What is it? 
I have had the same nickname since I was a kid and my students still use it: Alana Banana.

If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be?
A fox. Red hair, very clever, started in the countryside but now found in cities.

Do you love or hate roller coasters?
I have never been on a roller coaster but this is on my bucket list.
Who was your favorite teacher in school and why?
Mrs. Moore was my teacher in primary school. She was strict and a little scary but also so smart and kind. She made us feel safe to explore the world and make mistakes. This is the kind of teacher I try to be.

What song would you say best sums you up?
FEMALE by Sampa the Great

What is the coolest place you’ve ever visited?
I don’t know! I’m really lucky to have visited so many amazing places in my life that I can’t choose just one.

What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
Meeting a dog.
Lora Stefanova /English Teacher/

What is your favorite thing about your job?
Simply being able to make a difference in other's lives.

What are your hobbies?
Dancing, making music, playing video games.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Kimchi fried rice.

Have you ever had a nickname? What is it? 
My friends used to call me Lorchester.

If you had to describe yourself as an animal, which one would it be? 
A koala.

Do you love or hate roller coasters?
Definitely love.



Who was your favorite teacher in school and why?

My high school science teacher was the most patient and understanding person I've met. He sparked back my interest and love for science.

What song would you say best sums you up?
Breathe - Lee Hi

What is the coolest place you’ve ever visited?
I don't know if it is the coolest but my all-time favourite has to be South Korea.

What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
My dog - just its existence gives me joy.