Our team

Markos Kokolakis was born and raised in Rethymno, Crete. He is an educator with multifaceted training and extensive experience in designing and implementing creative and experiential activities for children. Since 2015, he has developed and supported the operation of alternative spaces for children's creative engagement, aiming at their holistic development through play, nature, and the arts.

In 2016, he founded the Experiential, Music-Dance and Educational Workshop "Pyrrichia Dromena", with the purpose of connecting cultural heritage with pedagogical practice. At the same time, he has many years of experience teaching traditional dances to both children and adults, fostering collaboration, self-expression, and self-confidence

In 2021, he was admitted to the Department of Primary Education at the University of Crete, confirming his commitment to his educational role and enriching his pedagogical identity. Since then, he has completed a series of certified training programs from public universities, including:

• Pedagogy (University of the Aegean – KEDIVIM): learning theories, instructional design and assessment, behavior management, educational technology.
• Special Education (University of the Aegean – KEDIVIM): ADHD, developmental disorders, inclusion, counseling, and educational legislation.
• Health Education (University of Patras – KEDIVIM): holistic health education in the school community.

Additionally, he has participated in scientific workshops and conferences on topics such as early childhood intervention, ADHD in school-aged children and adults, and experiential workshops focused on the pedagogical use of outdoor natural spaces and music-movement education. He is committed to ongoing professional development and to integrating evidence-based practices into his teaching approach.

His pedagogical vision is embodied in the Koroneio Park – School of Nature, a space that unites nature with learning, the arts, and the values of community. There, children grow with freedom, responsibility, and a meaningful connection to their local environment.

He is the father of four children, a fact that further strengthens the empathy, authenticity, and sense of responsibility with which he approaches every child.

With the child always at the center, Koroneio Park – School of Nature is not just a place of creativity for him, but a beacon of hope for the future.

Niki Micheloudaki was born and raised in Atsipopoulo, Rethymno, in a family of educators. From an early age, she developed a meaningful connection with the role of the educator, inspired both by her family environment and her personal experiences as a student. Her love for children and her deep desire to contribute meaningfully to the development of the child’s personality led her to dedicate herself to the field of education.

She is a graduate of the Department of Primary Education at the University of Crete, and has enriched her academic background with specialized training in key areas of pedagogy:

• Pedagogy (University of the Aegean – KEDIVIM): pedagogical theories and models, instructional and assessment design, behavior management, use of educational technology.
• Special Education (University of the Aegean – KEDIVIM): developmental disorders, ADHD, inclusive education, school counseling, and education law.
• Health Education (University of Patras – KEDIVIM): health promotion in school communities and holistic approaches in the educational process.

In parallel, she has attended specialized seminars and experiential workshops on topics such as early childhood intervention, the pedagogical use of outdoor natural environments, and music-movement education programs.

Her professional experience includes positions as an educator and facilitator in creative learning centers, cultural workshops, and school units, both in general education and within the framework of parallel support (inclusion education).

At the same time, she maintains a strong connection to the arts, especially through her engagement with traditional dance, which she also integrates into her educational practice.

With dedication, care, and a deep commitment to her pedagogical mission, Niki Micheloudaki strives to help shape an educational environment founded on respect, empathy, creativity, and love for the child.

For Niki, teaching is not just about knowledge—it is above all about relationship, embrace, and sharing.

Dimitra Micheloudaki is the first person one meets upon entering the School of Nature — and that’s no coincidence. Raised in Atsipopoulo, Rethymno, she combines years of experience in customer service with a genuine love for children, animals, and the cultural heritage of her homeland. She has been actively involved in traditional Cretan dance and singing, which brings a special warmth and authenticity to the way she communicates with both children and adults.

At the Creative Learning Center (KDAP), she is responsible for administrative support and daily communication with parents, ensuring that everything runs smoothly with kindness, organization, and a welcoming smile. She is always willing to help, assist, listen, and offer solutions with a positive attitude and professionalism.

Her presence is a true cornerstone of our team — with consistency, care, and genuine humanity, she supports our school and its people every single day.