Paraskevi Chatzipanagiotou

Paraskevi Chatzipanagiotou is an Assistant Professor in Educational Management at the Department of Education Sciences, European University Cyprus, since 2008. She holds a PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has extensive experience in educational leadership and policy, including roles as a Scientific Collaborator at the Open University of Cyprus (2008–2012) and Visiting Professor at European University Cyprus (2006–2008). Her research focuses on school inclusion, multicultural education, teacher professional development, and leadership in diverse educational contexts.

Education qualifications include a PhD in Educational Management (Aristotle University), MA and BA in Pedagogy and Philosophy (Aristotle University), and postgraduate training in Open & Distance Education (Hellenic Open University).

Her research interests emphasize strategies for social and educational inclusion of immigrant children, the role of school leadership in fostering positive organizational culture, and the design of effective teacher training programs. She has contributed to projects funded by institutions like the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute and the Greek Ministry of Education, focusing on inclusion policies and urban school management.

Key publications explore topics such as teacher networking practices, leadership in multicultural schools, and distance learning models for in-service education. Awards include the Enyalion Foundation Scholarship for her PhD thesis. She actively participates in educational councils including the Hellenic Pedagogical Association and the Network of Management in Education.

Her advising and grants highlight involvement in initiatives like 'Measures for Improvement of Social & School Inclusion of Children of Third World Countries' (2017–2018) and 'Leading schools successfully in challenging urban contexts' (2005–2008). She collaborates with organizations such as the Research Center for School Support in Management & In-service Issues.