JUST DROPPED! This week on Owlcast, student host Margarita Vryoni and Economics faculty Ms. Dadidou welcome a powerhouse panel of ACS Athens alumni who returned to mentor the senior class!

At the 4th Annual ACS Athens Global Alumni Insights Session, we hear our alums' bold advice on navigating life after graduation, finding your passion, embracing failure, and making courageous choices. Their message?
Believe in yourself! Use your time wisely! Your ACS Athens community always has your back!

Tune in and get inspired by the energy, honesty, and global spirit of our alumni community!

Welcome to Owlcast, where stories take flight! Today’s episode brings a special guest back home — literally. Children’s author John Danakas returned to ACS Athens, the very school where he once studied as a young student in grades 4 and 5, to meet today’s third and fourth graders. His visit sparked laughter, curiosity, and memories as he shared stories from his books — and from his own childhood walking the same halls. “It was emotional,” he said, recalling his bus rides to school decades ago. For Danakas, meeting his readers face-to-face was more than a visit; it was a joyful full-circle moment.

In this conversation we are joined by Early Childhood Coordinator Sophia Moros, where John takes us behind the scenes of his writing — how sports, friendship, and identity weave their way into his stories. Whether it’s a soccer field showdown or a diner in a small town, his characters face challenges that mirror real life: learning to belong, to be recognized, and to discover who they are. He reminded us that every child’s story matters — and that even the smallest details, like a student describing a summer trip, can reveal the heart of a future writer. His books, from Curveball to Lizzy’s Soccer Showdown, celebrate teamwork, courage, and the thrill of discovery.

Welcome back to Owlcast! We’re opening our fifth season with a very special guest—the President of ACS Athens—who joins us to reflect on the milestones shaping this academic year. From the school’s 80th anniversary to the second Colloquium of the Sustaining Excellence accreditation journey, we explore how tradition and innovation converge to shape a vision for the future.

In this episode, we explore what it means to honor legacy while embracing change—through global citizenship, responsible AI learning, and a holistic approach to education that prepares students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. It’s an inspiring conversation that sets the tone for a year of growth, reflection, and discovery at ACS Athens.