Greek School
Welcome to Greek School of Kimisis Tis Theotokou!
At our school, we don’t just teach the Greek language – we bring it to life through vibrant experiences that connect our students to the rich tapestry of Greek culture and history. Our students take center stage in a variety of exciting celebrations that highlight the beauty of our traditions.
Each year, our students share their joy and creativity during our Christmas performances, filling the air with festive cheer as they sing, dance, and celebrate the holiday season. We also unite with surrounding churches for the Feast of the Three Hierarchs, where our students are part of a collective celebration that fosters community, faith, and a shared love of Greek heritage.
Our pride extends to the streets of New York City, where our students proudly march in the Greek Independence Day Parade, waving the Greek flag high and honoring the incredible history of Greece’s fight for freedom. Closer to home, they take part in OXI Day and March 25th commemorations, bringing history to life through powerful performances that celebrate Greece’s resilience and independence.
At the Greek School of Kimisis, every lesson is an opportunity for our students to connect, celebrate, and grow in their love for the Greek language and culture, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Καλώς ήρθατε στο Ελληνικό Σχολείο της Κοίμησης της Θεοτόκου – έναν χώρο όπου η εκμάθηση της Ελληνικής γλώσσας γίνεται μια συναρπαστική περιπέτεια και κάθε μαθητής γίνεται μέλος μιας μεγαλύτερης κοινότητας.
Στο Ελληνικό Σχολείο μας, δεν διδάσκουμε μόνο την Ελληνική γλώσσα – τη ζωντανεύουμε! Οι μαθητές μας συμμετέχουν σε διάφορες πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις και δραστηριότητες που τους επιτρέπουν να συνδεθούν βαθύτερα με την ελληνική παράδοση. Φανταστείτε το παιδί σας να συμμετέχει σε μια υπέροχη χριστουγεννιάτικη παράσταση, να γιορτάζει την εορτή των Τριών Ιεραρχών με άλλες τοπικές ελληνικές κοινότητες ή να μαθαίνει για την ελληνική ιστορία μέσα από ζωντανές και διαδραστικές εκδηλώσεις.
Οι μαθητές μας επίσης συμμετέχουν στην εμβληματική Παρέλαση της Ελληνικής Ανεξαρτησίας στη Νέα Υόρκη, μια εμπειρία που τους συνδέει άμεσα με την ιστορία της Ελλάδας. Οι εορτές του "ΟΧΙ" και της 25ης Μαρτίου αποκτούν ιδιαίτερη σημασία μέσα από παραστάσεις, τραγούδια και χορούς που φέρνουν τη ζωντανή ιστορία μπροστά στους μαθητές μας.
Στόχος μας είναι να καλλιεργήσουμε μια διαρκή αγάπη για την Ελληνική γλώσσα και τον πολιτισμό. Κάθε μάθημα, κάθε εκδήλωση και κάθε γιορτή είναι μια ευκαιρία να ενισχύσουμε όχι μόνο τις γλωσσικές δεξιότητες των μαθητών μας, αλλά και την υπερηφάνεια τους για την ελληνική κληρονομιά. Ελάτε μαζί μας και γίνετε μέλος μιας ζωντανής κοινότητας όπου το παιδί σας θα αναπτυχθεί, θα συνδεθεί και θα δημιουργήσει αξέχαστες αναμνήσεις.
CLASS DATES & TIMES
Greek School is Tuesdays 5-7pm
CONTACT US
Greek School Evangelia Dounis - liadounis@gmail.com
Greek School PTO Kara Rexinis kararex22@gmail.com
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MEET OUR TEACHERS
Evangelia Dounis- Greek School Director
I was raised in New York by Greek parents and began my education at St. Demetrios in Astoria, where my love for the language and culture first took root. Summers in Sfakia, Crete with my grandparents deepened that connection and shaped my identity in lasting ways.
I earned a degree in Linguistics with a minor in Modern Greek from CUNY Queens College, followed by two Master’s degrees—one in TESOL and one in School Administration. For over 20 years, I’ve worked in education as a public school teacher supporting students, mentoring educators, and helping schools grow.
Despina Markos- Greek School Teacher
I was born in Athens, Greece, and moved to the U.S. at a young age, where I attended Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek-American Elementary School in Brooklyn. There, I excelled in Greek language and earned a perfect score on the Greek Regents, along with the highest award of excellence from the Archdiocese. This early success sparked my love for teaching.
I went on to earn my degree in Elementary Education, a second Bachelor's in Child Psychology, and a minor in photography from CUNY Brooklyn College. Now, in my 8th year of teaching Greek school, I’m excited to pass on my passion for our language and culture to the next generation.
I live in Holmdel with my husband and our triplet girls, and we love traveling to Greece to visit family and reconnect with our roots.
Roula Tsoukaris- Greek School Teacher
I was born in Queens, NY, but my heart has always been rooted in Chios, Greece, where I spent my formative years immersed in the language and culture that shape who I am today. For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with children in various capacities, from tutoring to teaching Greek. I was honored to be the first teacher at Kimisis Holmdel to guide students in successfully passing the Comprehensive Examination in Modern Greek, administered by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Teaching Greek is not just my job—it’s my passion. I love connecting with children of all ages, sharing the beauty of our language, and helping them develop a deeper appreciation for their heritage. I’m always seeking new ways to enrich my teaching, so I regularly attend seminars offered by the Archdiocese to stay on top of effective methods and strategies.
