On Friday, November 6, 2026, the VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Shelter had the pleasure and honor of hosting key Education officials as part of a meeting with the principals of Primary and Secondary Education schools in the Siteia region.
The meeting was attended by:
- The Regional Director of Primary and Secondary Education of Crete, Mr. Emmanouil Kartsonakis.
- The Director of Secondary Education of Lasithi, Mr. Athanasios Katsagkolis.
- The Director of Primary Education of Lasithi, Mr. Georgios Mamakis.
- The Quality Supervisor of Secondary Education of Lasithi and PE11 Educational Advisor, Mr. Nikolaos Apostolakis.
- The Quality Supervisor of Primary Education of Lasithi, Ms. Kaiti Rinaki.
- The Special Education Advisor for Primary and Secondary Education, Mr. Ioannis Novakos.
- The Head of Educational Affairs of Lasithi, Ms. Aristea Papamitsaki.
During the meeting, the Directors of Primary and Secondary Education addressed the multifaceted role of the principal within the school unit, emphasizing the importance of educational leadership that inspires, guides, and motivates students, teachers, and parents, thereby contributing to the creation of a dynamic and creative school community.
Subsequently, the Regional Director of Education of Crete presented the European programs implemented by the Regional Directorate of Education of Crete, encouraging principals to take advantage of opportunities to participate in them.
A meaningful and constructive dialogue followed with the principals of the local schools, highlighting issues, concerns, and challenges they encounter daily in their educational and administrative work.
Ms. Christaki, Principal of the Palekastro Gymnasium and member of the Shelter’s Management Committee, warmly thanked the Education officials for choosing the Shelter as the venue for their meeting. She also presented upcoming initiatives, as well as prospects for developing and strengthening cooperation with the Primary, Secondary, and Regional Directorates of Education of Crete.
The meeting concluded with the presentation of books and publications from the Shelter to the guests as a symbolic memento of their visit.
The VITSENTZOS KORNAROS Shelter remains an open center of culture, knowledge, dialogue, and collaboration, dedicated to forging meaningful ties with the educational community and supporting initiatives that promote education and culture.