Greek teacher Giota Chatzopoulou has won Europe’s premier teaching award from Junior Achievement (JA) Europe for her exceptional dedication and innovative methods in fostering entrepreneurial skills. 

Recognized alongside educators from Lithuania and Austria at a Brussels ceremony, Chatzopoulou has been a driving force at the American Farm School of Thessaloniki since 2010, where she coordinates entrepreneurship clubs and teaches mathematics.

Her leadership in implementing JA programs has led her students to achieve multiple national and European awards. Known for her dynamic teaching techniques, she integrates case studies, role-playing and technology to nurture personalized growth in her students.

JA Europe, part of the Junior Achievement Worldwide network, is the continent’s leading organization for youth education in entrepreneurship and financial literacy. It has been acknowledged by organizations such as the Nobel Prize Summit, the UNESCO Global Education Coalition and Forbes magazine.