An amazing culture event took place on Sunday, April 21, 12-2 PM, at Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church of Mattituck, 1950 Breakwater Road. International scholars and professionals in their fields presented an informative program on the Ambassador Dionyssios Kalambrezos book “Virtual Nightmare” on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speakers included Dr. Nicholas Alexiou; Dr. George C. Giakos; Dr. Alexandros Graikos; and Ambassador Kalambrezos. The event moderators were Marika Andreola-Paleos and Hellenic-American Taxpayers & Civic Association (HATCAST) President Nick Paleos.
A reception followed. Rev. Andrew Cadieux, President Anna Flossos of the parish council with church organizations, sponsored the event with the Hellenic-American Taxpayers & Civic Association of Southold Township (HATCAST). The Transfiguration Church and HATCAST together created history, gathering top international experts in Mattituck. Chris Shaskin, Secretary of the Mattituck Park District represented the local town. For more information, please contact the Transfiguration Church and Kosta Vagelatos and Marika Andreola-Paleos of Hatcast on Facebook,
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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