Stamatis Apostolos (κ. Σταμάτη Ἀπόστολος)

Entering his third year at 3HA, Stamatis Apostolos comes to us, along with his wife Penelope and three children, from Niagara Falls Ontario, Canada. He is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers, a professional educator offering 25 years of education experience as a High School Science Teacher, Head of Department, and Soccer Coach for the District School Board of Niagara. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Brock University, Ontario and Master of Science in Secondary Education from Niagara University, New York, USA, with specializations in Chemistry, Physics and General Sciences.

Contact: Stamatis.Apostolos@3hacademy.org

Jackie Maria Goodson: (κα. Τζάκι Μαρία Γκούντσον)

Jackie grew up in Atlanta within a close knit Greek family and was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox church for over 25 years. She received her degree from the University of Georgia in Middle School education and has been in the educational field for over 30 years as a teacher, curriculum developer, principal, school district trainer, educational coach and consultant. She has received numerous awards over the years in recognition of her educational excellence.

After her two boys finished school in Tucson, the family moved to Florence permanently where she is grateful to have been a board member for many years at Three Hierarchs Academy. She is very excited to be a first grade teacher this year. She loves teaching children not only academics, but also an Orthodox perspective that will carry over in many areas of their lives for years to come. She believes that building strong positive relationships with students is critical to academic success. Her husband has been also in the educational field for over 20 years and is a Special Education teacher.

Contact: Jackie.Goodson@3hacademy.org

Alexandra Trigonis (κα. Ἀλεξάνδρα Τριγγῶνη)

From a large, closely knit family with precious, sacrificial parents, born in Greece who put a top priority on education and our Faith, Alexandra and her siblings always attended the best private schools as well as Greek school every Saturday. She graduated with two degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Education as well as Spanish, with a focus on second language learners and teaching foreign languages in general.

After teaching in Central America at the American Schools of Guatemala and Honduras, she met her beloved husband, Alex. She spent her newlywed years helping start an Orthodox school in Santa Barbara, CA.

 After moving to Florence, AZ, she has had the great joy of teaching various levels and subjects at Three Hierarchs Academy (3HA). After a hiatus due to caregiving for parents, she is excited to return to 3HA to teach 2nd and 3rd grade.

 She sees teaching as a serious calling to help form positive, humble, driven students, with admirable characters, rather than simply a transfer of information, while encouraging them to take their God-given talents and multiply them for His glory.

 In her spare time, Alexandra enjoys with her husband hiking, mountain biking, swimming, gardening, tending to their animals, and especially any activity that helps them draw closer to God and His Church.

Contact:Alexandra.Trigonis@3hacademy.org

Rebecca Rome (κα. Ρεβέκκα Ρόμ)

Rebecca Rome began her teaching career at Three Hierarchs Academy when it was first established in 2018. Being born and raised in Washington State, she and her family moved to Arizona 13 years ago to be closer to the monastery. After 12 years of homeschooling her 5 children, Mrs. Rome welcomed the opportunity to teach at the academy and thoroughly enjoys being able to plan lessons related to our saints and the Orthodox faith. Being the daughter of an English teacher, her love of language arts was instilled in her at a young age. She especially loves teaching grammar and phonetics. For the 2023-2024 school year, Mrs. Rome will be teaching grades four and five combined. When she is not in school, Mrs. Rome enjoys traveling with her family, spending time at the beach, and tending to her many plants and trees.

Contact: Rebecca.Rome@3hacademy.org

Fotini Sioris (κα. Φωτεινὴ Σιῶρη)

Mrs. Fotini Sioris has a Master of Science Degree in Biochemistry from Georgia State University.  She graduated from High School in Athens, Greece, and is fluent in Greek.  She has 30 years of teaching experience and is currently a full-time professor for Central Arizona College, teaching in-person and online classes in General Biology, Medical Microbiology and Laboratory Science.  She has taught Greek Language and Heritage classes, in the past, at the Phoenix Greek parish and privately and is knowledgeable in Greek Immersion Science. Fotini has participated through Central Arizona College in outreach projects to private schools, homeschool co-ops and to the general Pinal County community, and holds teaching awards.  Her interactive teaching methodology engages students to enjoy learning, helps them achieve through building confidence and academic discipline and cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a positive environment.  She is excited to volunteer part-time to teach hands-on Science activities for 1st-3rd graders, joining the wonderful academic efforts put forth by teachers Mrs. Jackie Goodson and Mrs. Alexandra Trigonis. 

Contact: Fotini.Sioris@3hacademy.org

Paul Heveran (κ. Παῦλος Χέβεραν)

Paul Heveran grew up with his four siblings in Pennsylvania, attending St. Philip's Antiochian Orthodox Church and learning about the faith each week at home and in Sunday school. He frequently attended St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral during high school, where he enjoyed learning Byzantine chant.

From a very early age, Paul has always loved the natural world. He joined Hawk Mountain Sanctuary as a volunteer and assisted staff members in educating visitors and engaging the general public in nature conservation.

Paul received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from DeSales University. Since graduating, he has accepted several internships and seasonal positions as a field biologist. In the fall of 2024, he assisted in teaching the grades four and five science program at Three Hierarchs Academy. Building a connection with the students and seeing their eagerness and ability to learn made a deep impression on him.

Paul is looking forward to using his love of teaching to serve at 3HA this school year. He is inspired by and committed to the Academy's mission of teaching students about the Orthodox Faith through the lives of the Saints and the instruction of the Church Fathers.

In his spare time, Paul travels near and far in Arizona to enjoy the incredible diversity of birds and other animals in the Southwest. He also enjoys practicing and studying Byzantine chant and various athletic activities in the community.

Contact: Paul.Heveran@3hacademy.org

Anna Larsen (κα. Ἄννα Λάρσεν)

Anna Larsen received her four-year collegiate diploma in fashion design and patternmaking, followed by a three-year advanced program in fashion design. Both of these programs emphasized advanced classical drawing and painting theory and technique.

During the past 30 years, Anna has taught art to children in her home studio and has illustrated seven children’s books. Her art students have received several state awards, and she herself has received state awards for her professional artwork. Classical drawing has always been one of her favorite subjects, and she enjoys passing along this knowledge to the next generation. She is very thankful for having had the opportunity to teach art at Three Hierarchs Academy since 2021.

Contact:Anna.Larsen@3hacademy.org