The official ACS Athens podcast, telling the story of the American Community Schools of Athens.
Host/Producer: John Papadakis.
An ACS Athens Media Studio Production.
Owlcast #122: Get to the Bridge: Navigating the Maritime Industry in Career Day 2026
In the latest Owlcast episode, we sit down with members of the organizing team and visionary panelists of the ACS Athens Career Day 2026 on Maritime industry—Katerina Stathopoulou, Daniel Tadros, and Lydia Skampavia—to reflect on a day that may have redefined the horizon for over 400 ACS Athens students. From the high-tech reality of modern vessels as "traveling data centers" to the sobering fact that shipping sustains 90% of global life, our guests share their personal reflections on the "maritime spark" they witnessed in the classroom. This discussion revisits the value of an international education, the myth of the "single career path," and why the maritime industry is a safe harbor for every talent, ultimately urging the next generation to cultivate their own "street smarts" and find their way to the bridge.
27 Feb 2026
Owlcast #121: Defining the ‘Why’ - Meet the Class of 2027’s Global Alumni Ambassadors
What does it mean to leave a legacy before you’ve even graduated? For the students of the ACS Athens Global Alumni Student Team, it’s about much more than just titles or bullet points on a résumé. It’s about the quiet magic of building bridges.
Mainly composed of juniors from the Class of 2027, these students aren't just volunteers; they are the heart of our community. Between the heavy demands of IB exams and late-night study sessions, they choose to give their time back to the school they love. Whether they are organizing a glamorous gala, leading a campus tour for a graduate returning after forty years, or simply selling pizza to fund a peer’s scholarship, their "why" is simple: they believe that once you’re part of ACS Athens, you’re part of a family for life.
In this week’s Owlcast, co-hosted by Alumni Outreach Coordinator Lydia Skampavia, we sit down with six of these remarkable young leaders: Sotoris, Amaryllis, Michael, Oskar, Katerina, and Daphne. Join us as we explore the passion, the "why," and the shared purpose that drives them to serve the global ACS Athens community.
12 Dec 2025
Owlcast #120: Meta-Learning in Motion: A Colloquium Conversation -with Evan Syropoulos & Sofia Thanopoulou
This week, we dive into the inspiring world of action research, performance, and conscious citizenship at ACS Athens. Join us as Dr. Evan Syropoulos and Ms. Sofia Thanopoulou share how a decade of creative collaboration has shaped their work—from classroom innovations to international conferences and a new performance now running in Athens.
Discover how empathy, dialogue, and reflective teaching come together to form the unique Inquiry & Performance Learning Model (IPLM), and get a sneak peek into what’s coming at this year’s Colloquium—a true celebration of learning across our community.
Be inspired by the passion, purpose, and vision behind the educators guiding our students toward global consciousness, and learn how and why:
The Colloquium is a “celebration of learning”—a public showcase of years of action research, reflective practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The IPLM (Inquiry & Performance Learning Model) blends performance, Socratic dialogue, and reflective processes to cultivate empathy and conscious citizenship in students.
Collaboration is central: teachers across departments contribute ideas, feedback, and perspectives that continually reshape the research and classroom projects.
Action research is fluid and iterative, with plans constantly evolving as teachers respond to student energy, new insights, and emerging directions in their work.
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