"As someone fortunate enough to have received scholarships throughout my school and college years, I know firsthand the importance of creating opportunities for people with limited financial means who aspire to make the world a better place. The Athens College Fund Drive, a unique initiative among private schools, aims to do exactly that: ensure that no student is denied an Athens College education and experience for financial reasons. Therefore, supporting this effort, driven by the generosity and commitment of the Athens College community, felt like a natural choice. Above all, I believe the value of volunteering is best taught by example - and what better example could we set than giving our time to our children’s second home, our school!"

 

Kally Bezevegki-Polemi
President

"As an Athens College graduate and mother of three Athens College students, my relationship with the School is both profound and meaningful. I have been fortunate to witness, through personal experience, how significant a scholarship can be in shaping a person’s path: a very dear friend of mine attended the School on a full scholarship and went on to excel in her studies and distinguish herself professionally both in Greece and abroad. Her remarkable journey has been a source of inspiration for me and my children, and one of the main reasons I participate in the Parents Fund Drive. I wish to contribute, with whatever means I have, so that similar opportunities may be offered to as many children as possible."

Naya Kirimlidi-Sigala '02
Vice-President

"From my very first involvement as a volunteer in the activities of our School’s Parents Fund Drive, I was moved by the dedication and willingness of its members. The Scholarship Program is very important. No child should ever have to be deprived of its second family, their school. Our role as parents is to protect children far beyond the boundaries of our own family. I am happy that, now as a member of PFD, I, too, will be able to contribute to this effort and highlight the value of volunteerism as a valuable quality for our children."

Sissy Davrou-Georgatou
Secretary

"As a mother of three children in different school stages—from Primary School all the way through to Graduation—I have the privilege of experiencing College life in its entirety every day. This journey motivated me to join the Central Committee Parents Fund Drive, driven by a desire to actively support an initiative that directly impacts our children's futures. For me, volunteering with the Parents Fund Drive is all about collective responsibility, solidarity, and teamwork. It is an opportunity to combine our experience, energy, and efforts to continue offering every student the best possible opportunities."

Tonia Piskopaki-Kostaki
Dep. Secretary

"My participation in the Parents Fund Drive is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the Athens College community, while supporting the Scholarship Program and equal access to education. Equally important to me is setting an example for my children, showing them that solidarity and volunteerism truly matter when translated into action."

Eleana Douma-Lagakou
Coordination PCAs
Contact Person PCAs, Psychico College Elementary School

"It’s a joy and honor to be a member of the Parents Fund Drive in support our School's Scholarship Program because of how important it is to offer truly deserving people, who are less privileged, the opportunity to walk down the steps of this historic school. At the same time, an example of volunteerism and solidarity is given to the children through which they understand the value of giving. The Committee is a beautiful group which, united, creates a substantial result for this unique and legendary school."

Stavria Kantouna-Perroti
Contact Person PCAs I.M Carras Kindergarten, Athens College Elementary School

"Giving back is a way of life. And as parents, perhaps the most meaningful thing we can do is inspire our children through our own example. As an Athens College alumnus and now a parent, I feel, with a special sense of emotion, that the circle continues. The values I grew up with through the spirit of the School — participation, responsibility, and giving back — are the same values I hope will guide our children on their own journey. That is the reason i volunteer for the Fund Drive. Because the values truly worth passing on to our children are not taught through words alone. They are brought to life through our actions."

Georgia Verouka '99γ 
Contact Person PCAs, Athens College Elementary School 

"I would like to be part of the Parents Fund Drive because I want to give back and help. I would also like to play a more active role in the College community and contribute to an effort that can make a difference in a child’s life."

Angelina Aisopou '00
Member, Athens College Elementary School

"I feel truly honoured and delighted to be part of the Parents Fund Drive Committee. As a mother of two children attending the Elementary and Middle School of the College, I have experienced firsthand the life and values of the College. Through my participation in Spring Day, I was also fortunate to meet the wonderful people who dedicate their time to supporting the Scholarship Programme. Our school offers an exceptional education in an inspiring environment that combines natural and architectural beauty with the development of independent thinking and important values for life. I would like to contribute in any way I can, so that children who may not otherwise have the financial means can have the opportunity to attend our school. I believe that every act of giving, whether small or significant, not only helps those in need but also enriches us as individuals, sets an example for our children and can make a meaningful difference in another child’s life."

Nadi Gerontaki-Kalla
Member, Athens College Elementary School

"Through my first experience as a volunteer at our School, I received incredible energy and joy, both from the PFD members and from the children themselves!!! Volunteering is like a play full of smiles!!! Through care, “play”, and communication, the volunteer gives but also receives optimism and strength!!! With the encouragement of my children, I am here to help and to participate in this important mission!!! To the best that is yet to come."

Foteini Manolaki-Christodoulou
Member, Athens College Elementary School

"Athens College is now a part of our family. My father, alumnus of the Class of 1961, myself an alumna of 2001, and now a mother of two students at the Athens College Elementary School, I believe in the vision and initiatives of the school. I am truly moved that the founders of my School had the foresight to ensure broader access to its high-quality education. As a student, I had beloved classmates who received support throughout their school journey, and I know well how it helped them excel at every next step. I would be truly happy, in turn, to participate in this historic initiative of our School and to contribute to the lives of the deserving and hardworking classmates of my children."

Eirini Marouli-Pinatsi '02
Member, Athens College Elementary School

"Joining the Parents Fund Drive helps build a strong sense of unity among parents, students, and staff. When everyone works together towards a common goal, it demonstrates to our children how collective efforts can create meaningful and impactful changes within their school community. As a parent of two children in the school I strongly believe that volunteering sets a powerful example teaching them the values of generosity, community service, and the importance of supporting the institutions that contribute to their personal development."

Ismini Panopoulou-Tzortzi
Member, Athens College Elementary School

"I believe in volunteering as a selfless expression of solidarity. But when volunteers are the parents, that means the ultimate expression of selfless offering, volunteering takes on a different dynamic and energy. I would like to contribute through volunteering mainly as a parent to support the Scholarship Program in order to receive financial support for students in need."

Maria Brembou
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"Throughout my family's connection with Athens College, I have come to understand that what makes this School exceptional is not only the education it provides, but its commitment to making that education accessible to every child who deserves it. The Scholarship Program is the most tangible expression of that commitment, and I consider it a privilege to contribute to its strengthening. Giving without expectation of return is, I believe, among the most meaningful things one can teach — and the only way to teach it is by example."

Andreana Kallou-Mostrous
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"The Hellenic American College promotes social contribution and solidarity, thus shaping active citizens. The Parents Fund Drive Committee supports this work by reinforcing the above ideals. Being a member of the Hellenic Guide family, I learned the value of volunteering and contribution to society from an early age. Values that also determined my later path in life, making me study and work professionally as an architect-engineer. Concepts such as culture, tradition, teamwork and cooperation have become my profession and important elements of my character. As a member of the Parents Class Ambassador, from the first moment I joined our school family, I had the opportunity to participate and contribute to the actions of the Parents Fund Drive Committee. Understanding the important contribution of the Parents Fund Drive Committee to the school, made me apply to join it and as an elected member I can now contribute even more actively to its work."

Ioanna Prifti-Doudoni
Member, Psychico College Elementary School 

"My father once said: “The greatest gift a parent can give to their children is education”. Having that in mind and considering how beneficial the Fund Drive program has been for all those who wanted to provide their children with the best possible education, I decided to volunteer as a member of the Parents Fund Drive, hoping to contribute to the further development of this admirable and beneficial program."

Georgia-Vassiliki Skoupa ’95γ 
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"I first became involved in the Christmas Bazaar when my daughter started Elementary school. That was when I realised how important our School’s volunteer initiatives are and how they help us support the College’s unique scholarship programm. I am proud and delighted to be actively involved in this effort."

Elena Milosevic-Kanellopoulou
Contact Person PCAs, Athens College Middle School

"My participation in a group of people with the common goal to foster the admission of a wide circle of children to our School is a source of inspiration, joy and personal satisfaction, as well as an example for my daughter, that with any act of volunteering, we get one step closer to a better society."

Christina Lappa
Contact Person PCAs, Psychico College Middle School

"Over the past few years, I have served as a Parent Class Ambassador and volunteered at the Christmas Bazaar, which is where I first met the Parent Fund Drive team. I was immediately impressed by their energy, team spirit, and wonderful camaraderie. As an Athens College alumna, I have always been proud to belong to an institution with such a rich tradition of scholarship programs and financial assistance. Being able to contribute to this collective effort is a true honor for me."

Georgina Aisopou-Kyriacopoulos '99γ
Member, Athens College Middle School

"Contributing to a collective cause offers joy and fulfillment. Setting an example to our children and guiding them through our actions to embrace the values of giving and volunteering will help them become better humans – for the benefit of themselves and the entire community. This is why I decided to become a member of our School’s Parents Fund Drive."

Maria Doka-Bartsota
Member, Athens College Middle School

"I am a member of the Parents Fund Drive, supporting the Scholarship Program for financial aid to students who cannot afford access to Athens College, because I feel the need to support activities aimed to foster equal education and create a more dynamic and healthy student environment, through which the skills of each student will be further developed, while promoting the culture of giving but also strengthening the relations among parents"

Aspasia Galiatsatou-Polyzoidou 
Member, Athens College Middle School

 

"I got to know the Parents Fund Drive team as a Parents Class Ambassador, where I had the opportunity to participate in various committee activities. I have unlimited admiration for the work and passion shown by all members, who tirelessly accomplish the team's goals with tremendous success. It is my great pleasure and honor to be able to contribute to the work of the central parent committee, whose operation supports such an important cause."

Evi Louli-Terzopoulou
Member, Athens College Middle School

"I am delighted to volunteer for the Athens College Parents Fund Drive because I believe that, as parents, we have a responsibility to make a meaningful contribution and create opportunities for children who need them. Through our collective efforts, we make a meaningful contribution to a shared cause and help make a real difference in a child’s life. Knowing that our efforts can have such an impact brings me great joy and fulfilment. I also hope that my involvement will set an example for my children, showing them the importance of solidarity, giving back and supporting others. These are values I hope they will carry with them throughout their lives."

Tina Papasinou
Member, Athens College Middle School

"I was first involved with the Parents Fund Drive through my active participation in our School’s Christmas Bazaar, a milestone event I have been pleased to support for several years. This year, I decided to take a more active role, as I consider it both an honor and a responsibility to contribute to the Scholarship Program, ensuring that children without the necessary financial means are given the opportunity to attend our School and benefit from its education. I truly believe that through our actions we teach our children the most valuable lesson: that generosity and solidarity create a lasting impact and plant seeds, that will flourish in the future for the benefit of all."

Afrodite Pighi-Zidianaki
Member, Athens College Middle School

"I strongly believe that all children should have equal opportunities in Life and in Education. Being a volunteer at the Parents Fund Drive, I am supporting the cause to help children with need, to continue their journey to knowledge."

Varvara Dimitropoulou-Vamvaka
Member, Psychico College Middle School

"I see selfless contribution as a step towards self-improvement. It gives me great joy and satisfaction to see my fellow human beings happy through my volunteering. As a member of this Committee, I hope to teach my children the love and beauty of giving."

Katerina Kosmatou-Argoudeli
Member, Psychiko College Middle School

"I believe that merit and access to a strong education are what truly open doors — for people, for ideas, for entire communities. I joined the Parents Fund Drive Committee because I want every child with the drive and talent to have that same chance, regardless of their family's financial circumstances. Supporting the Scholarship Program isn't just volunteering to me — it's a tangible expression of gratitude to a school that believes, as I do, in the value of every person."

Katerina Fotopoulou
Member, Psychico College Middle School

"I joined the Parents Fund Drive to help more children receive high quality education. No one should be deprived of this fundamental right. I also want to show my children how important it is to be helpful and caring. I am looking forward to working with these lovely members of the parent’s fund drive. I am sure that we will accomplish great things together."

Eva Goulandri-Theodosiadi
Contact Person PCAs, Athens College High School

"For many years, I have been supporting our school’s Scholarship Program, and this year, it is with great joy that I decided to join the volunteer Parents Fund Drive Committee. This is an active, creative, and warm-hearted team with an abundance of love for the children, serving as a personal source of inspiration for me. I firmly believe that education and well-being are fundamental rights that no child should be deprived of, and it is this promotion of equal opportunities that makes our School truly special. I believe that the Fund’s success relies on collective effort, collaboration, and a shared commitment to continuously improving the school environment, creating memories and experiences that will accompany our children for a lifetime!"

Varvara Kanaki-Kalitsounaki
Contact Person PCAs, Psychico College High school

"The activities of the Parents Fund Drive support a valuable cause of our school, by providing educational opportunities and therefore assisting children to achieve their goals in life. By joining this inspiring team, it is a great pleasure and opportunity to contribute actively to this cause, which also sets a bright example to our children for the merits of volunteerism and the importance of contributing positively to the well-being and development of the community."

Foteini Antonopoulou-Mavrogianni
Member, Athens College High School

"Our School has always fostered the values of giving and volunteering. From an early age, our children learn to participate and contribute to their community. As parents, we have the opportunity to actively contribute to this collective effort, with a spirit of collaboration, solidarity and social responsibility. As a parent of two children at Athens College, I am proud and honoured to be part of the Parents Fund Drive and, alongside a dynamic group of parents, to support children and families in need while upholding our School's principles and values."

Penny Chatziefstratiou-Michelinaki
Member, Athens College High School

"I am participating in the Parents Fund Drive because I believe that an initiative with such a meaningful purpose can gain even greater momentum through the collective effort of parents, fresh ideas, and a continuously evolving, contemporary approach. Supporting the Scholarship Program means giving more children the opportunity to be part of an educational experience that cultivates character, thought, and perspective. I am glad to contribute with creative thinking, organizational skills, and a collaborative spirit to the implementation of fundraising initiatives and the further engagement of the parent community."

Penny Kourafa-Stamatelatou
Member, Athens College High School

"My decision to join the Parents Fund Drive comes from my love for Athens College, which has a very special place in our family’s life. I have three children currently attending Athens College, while my husband is an alumnus, making our connection with the School even more meaningful. My experience at the Christmas Bazaar, where I witnessed firsthand the power of volunteering and its meaningful impact on the Scholarship Program, inspired me to become more actively involved. To me, being part of the Committee means giving my time, energy and heart, while working alongside a strong community of parents towards a cause that can make a real difference in a child’s life."

Sylvia Maniati-Karagianni
Member, Athens College High School

"I participate because I strongly believe in volunteering, in Athens College values, in the Parents Fund Drive mission and team. My professional background gives me the certainty that I can be helpful wherever needed."

Fany Petraki-Voudouri
Member, Athens College High School

"I have been a member of the Parents Fund Drive in support of the Athens College Scholarship Program for six years. My interest and my drive to give as well as the joy I feel when the group goals are accomplished remain as intense throughout time. It is a companionship of people that care for the common good; a group that acts as an Ambassador of the value of Contribution and encourages Participation, Solidarity and Collaboration. This sense of sharing is what I cherish over the years, creating bonds and aiming to support as many children as possible through our School’s Scholarship Program. Every year there is a new perspective, new ideas and unity that develop, all elements that represent me as a person. Thank you."

Mirka-Rebecca Kresteniti-Angelides
Member, Psychico College High School

"Children learn what they live. I take part in the Parents Fund Drive because I want my children to grow up understanding that giving back is simply part of life. I believe strongly in the power of community and in what we can achieve when each of us contributes in whatever way we can. If, through our collective effort, we can give even one more child access to an excellent education and the opportunities that come with it, then, for me, it is absolutely worthwhile. Perhaps most importantly, it is also a way of showing our own children that being part of a community is not only about what we receive, but also about what we choose to give back."

Natalie Levi-Platanioti
Member, Psychico College High School

"A good education is one of the most important assets you can offer a child. I’m happy to be actively participating in this ongoing effort through the Parents Fund Drive; an admirable team, pioneer in Greece in terms of its structure, the dedication of its members, and its impact."

Victoria Maherianaki
Member, Psychico College High School

"Being part of the Parents Fund Drive Committee fills me with joy and a sense of purpose, as it gives me the opportunity to help ensure that all children have access to quality education, no matter their financial background. I strive to instill in my children the importance of kindness and generosity, teaching them that the greatest achievement in life is to be a caring human being. When you give with your heart, your contributions don't just disappear—they create a ripple effect of goodness."

Despina Mavraki-Karageorgiou
Member, Psychico College High School

"As an alumna, my love for Athens College derives from the very happy years I spent at the school, which provided the resources and stimuli for the development of my personality, for which I am grateful. Now, as a mother of a student, I see, from another perspective, the very high level of education that the School still provides, as well as the dedication and love of the teachers, which is impressive. By participating in the Parents Fund Drive, I have the joy and honor of supporting and giving children the opportunity to live the College experience, which will open many doors for their future."

Maria-Christina Mylonadi ’88γ 
Member, Psychico College High School