International Greek Language Day was established February 9th, 2017, to coincide with the anniversary of national ethnic poet, Dionysios Solomos, author of the Greek National anthem. President Mrs. Stella Kokolis of the Greek American Teachers Federation and affiliate organizations celebrated Greek Language Day, Saturday February 10th afternoon at Terrace on the Park, Flushing, NY. 100 people attended. A luncheon followed after the event. Prominent members of the News media, Greek government and Consulate, education leaders of the northeastern states, , business, parochial schools and Greek American organizations attended. attended.
A tribute to Dr. Koularmanis was revealed during the Luncheon.“Dr. Koularmanis supervises our 25 Archdiocesan Day Schools and more than 500 Afternoon Schools spread across the country,” said Mrs. Athena Tsokou Kromidas, former President of the High Council of Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. “Dr Koularmanis has shaped the minds and hearts of our children. He has preserved our rich cultural heritage and language. The Honoree has served all our communities in immeasurable ways. He is dedicated to expanding the resources that represent the roots of the diaspora in America. He helped create a Greek heritage curriculum.”
Dr. John G. Siolas is adding his papers on Greek Aamerican education that can be used in research and general information. It can be used for educators as their sources.
Dr. Siolas is an Associate Professor of Education, Graduate Division, School of Education and Psychology at Touro College for thirteen years. Born in Arcadia, Greece, his academic credentials include a B.A. from Marist College in 1973; M.S. in Education, SUNY in 1974 and a PhD. from New York University in 1984. During his academic career, Dr. Siolas was a Teacher at St. Basil’s Academy, Garrison, NY 1967-1975; Florida State University Teacher Training Fellow 1976-78 and Education Administrator for the Board of Education of the City of New York from 1975 – 2005.
His works include books and numerous articles about Greece, children’s textbooks and bilingual education texts. His honors include: 2016 recognition for his service as past president at the Fortieth Anniversary Luncheon of the Greek Teachers Association “Prometheus” in the presence of His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios and Dr. Theodosis Pelegrinis, Deputy Minister of Education of Greece; the 2013 Hermes Award given by the Federation of Hellenic American Educators at the Dinner Awards Reception of the 22nd Hermes International Expo; “Educator of the Year (HAEA) in 1987; the NY State Incentive Award 1974. and “Educator of the Year” by The Hellenic American Educators Association of the UFT (HAEA) in 1987. Dr. Siolas was selected by the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation to be a Visiting Professor for the spring 2007 semester at the University of Athens, Department of Linguistics. Greek Cultural Presentation was presented to over 100 seniors in eastern Queens and to Dr. John G. Siolas on March 21, 2015.
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