Principal of St. Paraskevi Greek School
Sophia Panagos
Dedicated NYS-certified School District and Building Leader with extensive expertise in Greek language instruction, Literacy, and Special Education. Currently serving as Principal of St. Paraskevi Greek School and Instructional Coach for ENL and World Languages. Proven success in curriculum alignment with the Greek Proficiency Certificate (Ellinomatheia) and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese standards.
Leadership & Experience
● Principal, St. Paraskevi Greek School: Oversees N-6 curriculum, staff hiring, and academic course placements.
● Instructional Coach, Hempstead UFSD: Mentors faculty and analyzes I-Ready/NWEA data to improve student outcomes.
● IB FLES Greek Teacher: Delivers Greek instruction within the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
Education & Affiliations
● Advanced Certifications: Educational Leadership (Stony Brook); Gifted & Talented Education (Molloy College).
● Graduate Degrees: M.A. in TESOL; M.S. in Literacy.
● Leadership Roles: 2024 ACTFL Greek SIG President; Director, Multicultural Council of NY.
Leadership & Experience
● Principal, St. Paraskevi Greek School: Oversees N-6 curriculum, staff hiring, and academic course placements.
● Instructional Coach, Hempstead UFSD: Mentors faculty and analyzes I-Ready/NWEA data to improve student outcomes.
● IB FLES Greek Teacher: Delivers Greek instruction within the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
Education & Affiliations
● Advanced Certifications: Educational Leadership (Stony Brook); Gifted & Talented Education (Molloy College).
● Graduate Degrees: M.A. in TESOL; M.S. in Literacy.
● Leadership Roles: 2024 ACTFL Greek SIG President; Director, Multicultural Council of NY.

