Professional Development Programs by EdSkills Academy

 English Educator, Teacher Trainer, Digital Marketing Specialist, Author, 

Co-founder of EdSkills Academy

With a career spanning over 25 years, Natassa Manitsa brings extensive experience in English teaching, teacher training, and digital marketing. She has taught English at all levels, from preschoolers to adults, adapting her methods to meet diverse learning needs with a focus on engagement and innovation.

Natassa is the co-author of two educational books: one for literature, literature analysis, and writing for primary students (published by Metaixmio), and another for teaching English through History, Geography, and CLIL (Time Travelers - Glossobooks). She has also written numerous articles that have appeared in various academic sites and journals, contributing to ongoing discussions in the field of education and language teaching.

For 15 years (2007–2022), Natassa served as the Media & Communication Manager and Senior Teacher Trainer for Express Publishing, where she developed strategic communication initiatives and presented teacher training programs across Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Through her workshops and seminars, she has empowered educators with innovative strategies for enhancing classroom learning and student engagement.

In the past year, she has taken on the role of Academic Consultant and Social Media Manager for Macmillan Education Greece and Global ELT, providing academic guidance, teacher training, and communication support to language schools and educators globally.

As the founder of EduMarketing Agency, Natassa leads a team that enhances the digital presence of over 25 educational institutions through strategic marketing, content creation, and brand storytelling. 

A pioneer in educational podcasting, Natassa has produced popular shows such as Teacher’s Coffee, Pod the Vibe, and Tea with TEA, widely recognized by educators globally. She also serves as the Webmaster and Social Media Coordinator for IATEFL TEASIG, where her involvement focuses on the latest trends in testing and assessment.

In addition to her work in education and marketing, Natassa has delivered corporate training programs focused on content production, podcasting, and digital marketing strategies, supporting professionals across various industries.

Natassa’s academic background expands in a variety of fields as she holds a BA in  Education, an MSc in School Psychology , a Diploma in Translation & British Studies, a Diploma in Marketing, Communication & Social Media and she has also completed an MA in Philosophy and the Arts, adding to her deep understanding of the intersection between creativity and education.

As one of the two founders of EdSkills Academy, Natassa is dedicated to delivering high-quality training programs for teachers and students, integrating her expertise in education, communication, and digital innovation to foster growth and development.

EFL/ESL Educator, Foreign Language School Owner, Author, Educational Consultant and

Careers Advisor, Montessori ELT Educator, Teacher Trainer

Co-founder EdSkills Academy

 Having worked in the field of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Greece for over 30 years as a teacher, teacher-trainer, foreign language school owner and Director of Studies/Academic Director of ALC Alafogianni Language Centre since 1995, Dimitra has acquired valuable practical and academic skills regarding Foreign Language Education applied to all levels, ranging from Early Childhood to Adult Education.

Dimitra’s academic credentials include UK studies in Schools of Humanities and Languages. In particular, she holds an MA in Education: TESOL, a Diploma in EFL/ESL, a BA in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, an FTBE - Business English, as well as Diplomas in Montessori Second Language Teaching (M.ELT) and The Montessori Method of English Language Teaching (MMELT).

Cultivating a growth mindset and the ability to persist through challenges, acquiring communication and collaboration skills that are essential in the workforce, developing cultural competence and an understanding of diverse perspectives, building a sense of responsibility towards the EFL community have not only been priorities acknowledged as advantage standards to her but have also inspired her to work as a co-author of “Tell Tale” and “Explorers” by Glossobooks.

Throughout her career she has contributed in the creation, evaluation and piloting of ESOL Young Learners exam materials of Ofqual regulated exam boards and has initiated In-house and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) teacher-training programmes providing teachers with a multifaceted opportunity for professional growth, personal development, international collaboration and enhancement of teaching practices while aspiring award-winning, innovative Educational Frameworks, such as Character Lab in Greece (based on the research done by Angela Duckworth). 

As a Certified Education Consultant and Careers Advisor, Dimitra has also supported students and professionals as life-long learners to pursue their goals further by attaining worldwide-accredited qualifications in their spectrum of interest.

Keeping up to date with the latest trends influencing EFL education and technology, she has been utilizing online educational platforms, such as the international award winning EdenFiftyOne, which provides data analysis tools to track learners’ progress and tailor instruction accordingly.

She is actively involved in several organizations, such as ICC the international language association, TESOL Greece, EALTA (European Association for Language Testing and Assessment), and AMI (Association Montessori Internationale). 

By focusing more on the beauty and pleasure of reorienting and exploring the EFL status and position in a constantly changing world, EdSkills Academy has empowered her to rediscover new dimensions and possibilities in hope of brightening the future of creative, inspirational, productive and efficient professionals to fulfill their potential globally.