ACS Athens Owlcast

In today's President’s edition, hosted by Dr. Peggy Pelonis, we talk about the cutting edge of science, education, and innovation. Dr. Pelonis welcomes a very special guest: Dr. Meenakshi Wadhwa, a celebrated astrophysicist, planetary scientist, and educator whose work has deepened our understanding of the solar system and our place within it. The President of ACS Athens discusse

If you missed, now you can listen to it! The 80th Anniversary Gala of ACS Athens was an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, reflection, and celebration, held at the iconic and festively lit Grand Bretagne Hotel in central Athens, on Valentine’s Day. After opening remarks from President Dr. Peggy Pelonis, Board of Trustees Chair Pascal Apostolides, and U.S. Embassy Cha

In this special alumni edition of Owlcast, we welcome Pandora Bethea, a distinguished alumna of ACS Athens and a celebrated author and poet. Reflecting on her years at ACS during a time of cultural and historical significance, Pandora shares how her experiences at the school and the guidance of inspiring teachers like Mrs. Priles fueled her passion for literature and poetry. Highli

Welcome to a special Art & Literature edition of the Owlcast, with virtual sights and sounds from the vibrant 1st Annual ACS Athens Artists & Authors Spotlight, aptly titled "Introspective Dialogues: A Journey Through Visual and Literary Narratives." The Spotlight was organized by the Office of Development and the ACS Athens Global Alumni community on December 16 to 20 and was host

Welcome to a special episode of Owlcast, where we embark on a journey through the rich and transformative history of the American Community Schools of Athens, or as we all know it for the past 20 years, ACS Athens. Over the past 80 years, ACS Athens has evolved from a modest education institution serving the children of British military personnel into a leading international school

In this episode of Owlcast, we explore the inspiring journey of the Intersection Club, a dynamic group of IB DP students and their teacher-advisors who brought their groundbreaking project to the IB Global Conference in Budapest, Hungary. Under the conference theme “Inspiring Learners, Realizing Potential,” their presentation, “Empowering Minds: How to Bridge DP Biology and D

In this episode of Owlcast, we welcome Anna Sugarman and Chris Perakis, two distinguished experts in inclusive learning and differentiated instruction. Their visit to ACS Athens this past week has been transformative, featuring workshops, classroom observations, and meaningful conversations with educators. Anna, an authority in gifted and talented education, and Chris, a specialist

In this episode, we welcome Catherine Papin, Marketing Officer of the Global Engagement Office from Griffith College in Ireland, who joins us in discussing the unique advantages of studying at her university. Catherine shares insights on the college’s multicultural environment, its strong industry connections, and the benefits it offers students post-Brexit. As she explains, Irel

Today’s Owlcast explores how Science studies are important for students to choose, not only as a career but also as a driver for positive change in the lives of our youth and the world they’ll build. We are happy to introduce Dr. Allison Schwier, Deputy Director of the U.S. State Department’s Office of Science and Technology and Adviser to the U.S. Secretary of State. Dr. Sch

This episode of Owlcast "President's Edition" features a discussion on the importance of Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) learning in schools. President Pelonis' guests are Ryder Delaloye of Emory University and Michael Wolper of Verita School (and ACS Athens Alum), who share their insights and experiences in implementing SEE learning. Delaloye emphasizes the mission of SEE lea