Department of Greek Education
The Department of Greek Education for the Metropolis of Pittsburgh, under the guidelines of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, provides programs that support all current Greek Schools and provides assistance and guidance to those that wish to start or reinstitute a Greek School program. Hellenic education encompasses language development, history, culture, literature, music, liturgical understanding, and knowledge of its contribution to other languages. The promotion and continuance of this Holy Language is of the utmost importance.
Objectives of the Department of Greek Education for the Metropolis of Pittsburgh
1. To provide seminars and workshops with prominent speakers for teacher development and viewing of materials
2. To provide testing centers for National and International Exams in Modern Greek
3. To provide a directory of Greek Schools
4. To provide an online Greek language course to supplement classes or offer instruction
5. To provide a camp for children to enhance their education
6. To provide resources for classroom assistance
7. To provide new programs to promote and facilitate the learning of the Greek language
Greek Education Survey
2019 Greek Language Festival
Key Program Portions:
A team can be comprised of students from multiple churches or schools. Each team creates its own name. A large traveling trophy cup will be placed at the winning team’s church or churches. Individual awards will also be given.
Click here for the study materials
Click here for the School/Parish Registration form
Click here for the Individual Registration form
Registration deadline is October 12, 2019
Questions: Maria Stamoolis: [email protected]
Resources
Cultural Resources for Greek Education
Cultural Resources for Greek Education
Byzantine Music Instruction
- Archon Peter Clyde Papadakos [email protected] - Weekly: Tues. 7pm
- At Dormition of the Theotokos: 12 Washington Ave., Oakmont, PA 15139
- Dr. Nick Giannoukakis [email protected] - Weekly: Thurs. 7pm
- At Kimisis Tis Theotokou: 2111 Davidson Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001
Greek Radio Programs
- Greek Hour of Pittsburgh - WEDO 810 AM - on Sundays at 2-3p.m. http://www.greekhour.wedo810.com/
- Athenian Hour - WEIR 1430 am on Sundays at 8-9am http://www.weirsports.net (listen live)
Greek Chorus and Dance Instruction
- Armonia Chorus - Maria Stamoolis - 412.963.7283
- Grecian Odyssey Dancers - Mary Doreza - 412.371.6721
- Olympic Dancers - Demetri Pantzoulis - 412.494.7430
Hellenic Organizations
- AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) http://www.ahepa.org
- AHFWP (American Hellenic Foundation of Western Pennsylvania) http://www.pahellenicfoundation.org
- Daughters of Penelope http://daughtersofpenelope.org
- GAPA (Greek American Progressive Association)
- Greek Room Committee - http://www.pitt.edu/~natrooms/pages/documents/Spring2009newsletterJuly_compressed.pdf
- HPS (Hellenic Preservation Society) http://www.hpsneo.org
Hellenic Periodicals
- The National Herald - http://www.thenationalherald.com
- The Odyssey - http://www.odyssey.gr