The Speakers

Μaria Kariotaki (Kiria Sidore)

Educator, author, and creator of songs, performances, educational and artistic projects for children.

Maria Kariotaki studied Education and further specialized through postgraduate studies in children’s literature and the promotion of reading. Throughout her career, she has focused on creating experiences that bring together learning, music, theatre, and literature.

Through her project “I Kyria Sidore” (Mrs. Sidore), she has created books, songs, theatrical performances, and original educational materials used by schools and families across Greece.
She believes that meaningful learning happens when knowledge is connected with emotion, creativity, and children’s active engagement.