Where your little angels take flight
Archangels Academy Preschool
Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church
Archangels Academy Preschool
Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church
Our bi-lingual Archangels Academy faculty is comprised of faithful and committed teaching professionals who bring their love of education to the classroom daily. Our small class size ensures that all students get the attention they need to thrive.
Sofea Malamis, Director
Mrs. Sofea has been a dedicated member of our family for over 18 years. She has played multiple roles within our program, serving as both a parent and educator. With a strong passion for early learning, Mrs. Sofea is committed to enriching young minds through play and mindful experiences. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and Business Administration, providing her with a solid foundation in both educational principles and organizational management. Mrs. Sofea has also completed extensive training in the Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies, the Jolly Phonics Literacy Program, and Montessori Instruction. Her expertise in these areas allows her to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for our students. Mrs. Sofea is dedicated to ensuring that every child at Archangels Academy Preschool receives a high-quality education and has the opportunity to thrive in school and in life.
Katerina Alexakos
Kyria Katerina has been teaching Greek language and culture at our Academy for 19 years. Kyria Katerina implements modern pedagogical methods and practices in her lessons while being supportive and encouraging to our students. She attends yearly teacher workshops hosted by the Department of Greek Education of the Metropolis of Chicago and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Evi Marouda
Evi has been an integral part of the Archangels Academy Preschool for the past 2 years. With a background in environmental conservation and education, Evi brings a unique perspective to her role as a teacher. She holds a degree in The Protection of Forests and Endangered Species from Greece, as well as a degree in teaching Greek as a second language. Evi's passion for nature/science and her expertise in Greek language instruction make her a valuable asset to the preschool. She is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where children can develop a love for nature and language. Evi is committed to helping her students thrive and grow during their time at Archangels Academy Preschool.
Angela Evangelopoulos
Shaping student experiences, Ms. Angela develops and cultivates a love of learning in our students. She currently works as a Behavior Therapist where she assesses and addresses behavioral needs of widely varying individuals as she builds skills and achievements of children. Ms. Angela oversees the social-emotional component of our program and helps our students develop healthy behaviors that will benefit them for years to come.
Father George Lamberis
Fr. George's priority is the faith formation of our students and their families. He visits the classroom regularly and engages our students with mini-lessons, hands-on and age-appropriate lessons on the Orthodox Faith. We welcome Fr. George to Saint Spyridon and to the Archangels Academy.
The institution of the family lies at the center of the success of every Orthodox community. It is in the family dynamic that dedicated Christians grow and thrive. It is in the family context where Christians values and the Orthodox way of life are instilled and adopted by tomorrow's generation.
Our Mission
To provide a strong nurturing foundation while empowering children to reach their full potential spiritually, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and physically.
Young children learn best by doing. Archangels Academy's curriculum engages our students with high quality, developmentally appropriate lessons through play and exploration in a safe, caring environment. Our highly qualified faculty team, teach and differentiate instruction so that our little learners are engages, motivated and kindergarten ready.
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