A new academy.
Decades of experience.

Justine Houpa

Lead Instructor

MA TESOL — Arizona State University · NY State ESOL Certified

Justine Houpa is a dynamic TESOL educator specializing in exam preparation and academic English mastery through creative, one-to-one instruction. She holds a Master's in TESOL (with distinction) from Arizona State University and a BA in Applied Linguistics from Queens College, CUNY, where she served as a student researcher contributing key insights to the program. A certified New York State ESOL teacher, Justine taught ESL in New York. In Greece, she taught ESL, designed courses and curricula, and delivered targeted ECCE, ECPE, IELTS, and TOEFL training. She has also taught English to refugee and migrant populations, supporting linguistic integration and social empowerment. Justine has extensive Teaching ESP experience for adults. She served as a mentor teacher for graduating practicum student teachers at Greece's prestigious National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Mary Skondras

Academic Director

MA TESOL — Columbia University · BA Applied Linguistics — CUNY

Mary Skondras is a distinguished TESOL educator with over 30 years of dynamic experience in English language instruction, innovative curriculum design, and transformative teacher training. She earned her Master's in TESOL from Columbia University's prestigious Teachers College and a BA in Applied Linguistics from Queens College, CUNY. As lecturer for English language programs and college-level writing at City and State Universities in New York and American universities in Athens, Greece, she pioneered a groundbreaking Writing Across the Curriculum program. She taught Freshman Composition and Public Speaking, inspiring countless students. Mary also has extensive Business English and Public Speaking Coaching experience. A sought-after voice in the field, Mary has presented at TESOL and EATAW conferences in Europe and in the US.