Education:
-PhD, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece;
-MSc, Mathematics in Education – Didactics of Mathematics Department of Primary Education, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens;
-BSc, Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, School of Natural Sciences, University of Ioannina, Specialization: Computer Science Sector.
Dissertation title:
Logic Problems in Mathematical Competitions (2000–2026): A Historical and Theoretical Evaluation through Artificial Intelligence
Publications:
For books:
-Maria Priovolou 2026: Competitive Mathematics (Forthcoming), Patakis Publishers.
-Maria Priovolou 2021: Mathematics – From Primary to Junior High, Patakis Publishers.
-Maria Priovolou 2018: Solutions for the new 5th Grade Mathematics Textbook, Patakis Publishers.
-Maria Priovolou 2015: Competitive Mathematics for Junior High Students, Patakis Publishers.
-Maria Priovolou 2014: Preparation Guide for Model Junior High Schools – Mathematics, Patakis Publishers.
For articles:
-Priovolou, M. & Gridos, P. Under Review: “From Procedural Execution to Mathematical Interpretation: Pedagogically Orchestrated AI Use in the Teaching of Repeating Decimals”, Digital Experience in Mathematics Education.
Gridos, P. & Priovolou, M., Under Review: “Mathematical creativity as a design affordance: Evidence from international problem-solving competitions,” International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education.
-Priovolou, M. & Gridos, P., July 2026: “Identifying and Cultivating Mathematical Giftedness Through Competitive Mathematics: Evidence From European Participation Trends,” Mediterranean Journal of Education.
Conferences:
-Priovolou, M. & Kafourou, M.: An Interdisciplinary Didactic Approach to Mathematics and Ancient Greek: Enhancing Mathematical, Linguistic, and Original Thinking, ENEDIM 11, Heraklion, Crete, Greece · Mar 26, 2026.
-Priovolou, M.: Enhancing Interest in Mathematical Giftedness through Participation in Mathematical Competitions (2008–2025), ENEDIM 11, Heraklion, Crete, Greece · Mar 26, 2026.
-Priovolou, M., Gridos, P., Kargiotakis, G. , Kopadis, Th., Belitsou, A.:Approaching education inclusively, sustainably and with an emphasis on mathematical giftedness., Combined ECHA and igMCG Conference, Karlstad, Sweden · Jun 16, 2025.
-Priovolou, M., Gridos, P., Kargiotakis, G. , Belitsou, A.: How Recreational Mathematics enhances the development of mathematical skills. An educational scenario., Combined ECHA and igMCG Conference, Karlstad, Sweden · Jun 16, 2025.
-Priovolou, M.: Using Statistics and creating Mathcomics Problems at a Wheelchair basketball game – e – scenario, 5th Conference of Enedim, Florina · Mar 1, 2014.
-Priovolou, M.: A teaching scenario that focuses on two Stereometry Archimedes’ propositions. 5th International Week Dedicated to Maths, Thessaloniki, Greece, 2013.
-Panagouli, D. & Priovolou, M.: Let’ s go to the movies! Learning Math through Creativity and Role Playing., 6th European Conference on Games Based Learning-Cork, Ireland · Oct 4, 2012.
Grants/ Fellowships/ Awards:
-Excellence Award, Ministry of Education, Recognized for “Best Practices in Primary and Secondary Education” for the project: “Let’s go outside then… for creative Mathematics”, 2012.
-2005 – 2007: State Scholarship Foundation (IKY) Scholar, Greece
Teaching Experience:
- September 2025 – Present: 3rd Junior High School of Perama
- Ministry of Education, Piraeus A’.
- September 2023 – August 2025: European Protypo
- Coordinator for the Euromath student conference.
- Head of Mathematics Competitions and Activities.
- Mathematics Teacher (Junior High and High School).
- September 2018 – June 2023: Leonteios School of Nea Smyrni
- Competitive Mathematics Instructor.
- September 2017 – June 2023: Lakoniki School – S. Magklaras
- Competitive Mathematics Instructor.
- September 2015 – Present: teacherland.gr (Educational Portal)
- Author of digital educational material and software creation.
- Social Media Management.
- September 2011 – August 2013: Hellenic American Educational Foundation (Psychico College)
- Mathematics Teacher (Junior High).
- Coordinator of Mathematics transition program (Primary to Junior High).
- Member of the Health Education Program and “Anti-Bullying” team.
- September 2008 – August 2011: Geitonas School
- Curriculum Coordinator for 6th Grade Mathematics.
- Teacher of Mathematics, Science, Geography, and ICT.
- Head of the “Arithmodromies” (Number Races) math program for 3rd and 4th Grade.
- Coordinator of “Educational Use of the Internet” programs.
- September 2006 – June 2008: M. Chourdaki Schools
- September 2003 – June 2008: “Eneka Paideias” Tutoring Center
