A few words about the founder of Smart Growth...
The founder of the “Smart Growth” Franchise, Ms. Christina Letsiou, is a Special Education Teacher (Master’s level) specializing in preschool and school-age children, as well as a certified Adult Educator, registered with the Kozani Chamber Registry. At the same time, she has many years of experience in the field of education.
Her study entitled “Drama Art as a Means of Intercultural Education: An Empirical Study in Kindergarten” was classified by the University of Thessaly under “Grey Literature,” a category recognized by UNESCO as containing valuable information for researchers, often characterized by originality and significant academic contribution. In addition, among other distinctions, she participated in the “Womentors” program of the Lambrakis Foundation, under the auspices of the former President of the Hellenic Republic, Ms. Katerina Sakellaropoulou.
Her specialization in standardized assessment tools related to special education is pioneering and multidimensional. Indicatively, she has been certified by the Interdisciplinary Center of Epirus as an administrator of the MathPro-S Test. Furthermore, regarding her entrepreneurial skills, her participation in the conference entitled “Healing and Entrepreneurship” is also noteworthy.
Her vision is the creation of a functional and effective network that meets students’ needs, aiming to provide the most meaningful education possible — an education that evolves continuously, just like the society surrounding us. Toward this direction, she works tirelessly together with a team of experienced educators and therapists. Through the educational material and the prevention and skills development programs she designs, she achieves goals based on the triptych of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Below is a brief message from Ms. Letsiou:
Dear parents, partners, and friends,
Welcome to the world of “Smart Growth.” Our Learning Support and Special Therapies Centers specialize in school study support and therapeutic programs, aiming to help children smoothly develop additional skills that serve as essential tools for their socialization. At the same time, our continuous collaboration with parents aims to strengthen a harmonious relationship between parents, children, and school.
Our Centers are staffed by professionals specialized in the individual and collective development of children. We began our journey in 2012. Today, through our Franchise network, our Centers operate in various areas of Attica as well as throughout Greece. The facilities of our Centers are specially designed to provide comfort, flexibility, and safety for every child.
In an era where growth and progress involve critical developmental stages for which we all need support, the family and social environment, although willing to help, often lacks the time and expertise required to provide this support effectively. The “Smart Growth” Centers are here to fill this gap, helping children acquire the essential tools they need to succeed in all areas of life (academic, social, professional, interpersonal, etc.).
“All battles are won or lost before the child begins systematic education at school” (Panagiota Papoulia-Tzelepi). The “Smart Growth” Learning Support and Special Therapies Centers provide all the educational material necessary to build the foundations of success.
We never forget that the family environment is a dynamic system, and that with the right knowledge and guidance, parents can greatly enhance every aspect of a child’s life. That is why we stand by your side continuously. We operate with professionalism and respect toward core values such as quality, innovation, and reliability.
Social structures are changing rapidly, and the overwhelming flow of information we receive often makes people hesitant to take the next step. We keep the “Smart Growth” team well-equipped and continuously updated with the latest developments and research, carefully filtering and critically evaluating every new piece of information. My personal vision is to attract as many children as possible under the umbrella of such a team, in order to equip them with the necessary tools for their future lives.
Our goal, through the services and programs provided by our Centers, is to nurture happy children — children with smiles, independence, and critical thinking skills, who move forward successfully in life and face every challenge with optimism and strength.
We sincerely thank the growing number of parents who place their trust in “Smart Growth.” The achievements and smiles of our students are the driving force that inspires us to continue providing our services at the highest possible level.
Browse our website to learn more details about our programs and the way we operate…
Kind regards,
Christina Letsiou
Special Education Teacher
Founder of “Smart Growth”