Niki Melanidou

Teacher Trainer

  • Based in Nicosia, Cyprus;
  • Ph.D. in Education, University of Cyprus, focusing on Curriculum Studies, Teaching, and Comparative Education;
  • BA in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, University of Cyprus & MA in Modern Greek Studies, University of Cyprus;
  • Certified in High Impact Leadership from the University of Cambridge (2018);
  • Special Teaching Scientist at the University of Cyprus, specializing in Modern Greek (since 2021);
  • Trainer at the Pedagogical Institute of Cyprus (since 2023);
  • Pearson International Trainer for GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, and IAL Greek (since 2024);
  • Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert 2024-2025;
  • Senior Ambassador of the European Parliament Ambassador Schools 2024-2025;
  • Over 20 years of experience as a Greek teacher, including roles at The English School (Nicosia), and the Cyprus Ministry of Education;
  • Expert in differentiated teaching and learning, with extensive experience in training educators on inclusion and supporting gifted and students with migrant backgrounds;
  • Eurolta Diploma in Teaching Greek as a Foreign/Second Language;
  • Teacher Trainer at Europass since 2024.