About Us
Welcome to StandoutEdu
STANDO LTD, based in Cyprus, is a leading research and educational organization. Accredited by the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus, we offer professional and academic trainings under Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2, as well as courses, seminars, and consulting services. Since 2016, our qualified team has collaborated with international partners on co-funded projects to drive innovation and societal development.
Visionary Commitment to Education
At StandoutEdu, we believe education drives progress and societal development. Since our inception, we have provided innovative programs and research initiatives to enhance education globally.
Expertise in Erasmus+ Training Courses
We specialize in high-quality Erasmus+ training courses for educators and professionals across Europe. Our tailored programs enhance skills, foster innovation, and drive positive educational change.
Global Impact through Collaborative Projects
Beyond Erasmus+ courses, we engage in global projects and partnerships through programs like H2020, INTERREG, and Europe for Citizens. We collaborate to exchange best practices, promote innovation, and address societal challenges.
Passionate Team of Education Innovators
Our team of academics, researchers, and practitioners are committed to excellence and next-generation learning. We support sustainable development in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Join us in redefining education and creating a brighter future. Together, we can make a difference.
To give education a new dimension through innovative programs and instructional practices and to promote leading-edge research contributing to the betterment of education in today’s complex global environment.
To be one of the premier research and educational organizations in Europe, recognized for its excellence in research advances and educational opportunities offered in diverse contexts and clients.
Our mission is to promote next-generation learning on a global scale, conducting high-level research in various educational fields. We foster international cooperation and societal interconnection, strengthen civil society and democratic processes, and support entrepreneurship and innovation. Additionally, we focus on personal and professional development across diverse target groups and encourage sustainable development in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Meet Our Dedicated Team
STANDOUTEDU
Management
THEODOROS GOUNARIS
Managing Director
THEODOROS GOUNARIS
- moc.dtlodnats@sorod
He is a university graduate of the UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO (UWO) CANADA (BESc. Mechanical Engineering) and he has an MBA from the Cyprus International Institute of Management. He is an ICT expert, and he has been working on many projects over the past years, materializing actions relating to technical and informatics aspects of the projects. He has vast experience in the management and implementation of various projects, with an emphasis on ICT technology and its positive and negative effects on people and societies.
Theodoros has been actively working in the fitness industry since 1990 as a Group Fitness Trainer. He has over 30 years of experience in the field of fitness and he possesses numerous Group Fitness Diplomas and Certificates from worldwide recognized fitness organizations. Through STANDO LTD he established and owns 2 fitness centers by the name EUPHORIA Bodies in Motion. Also, STANDO LTD is the sole agent in Cyprus, Greece, and the Balkans of MOSSA USA, one of the biggest international players in the field of pre-choreographed group fitness programs, with Theodoros being a certified MOSSA trainer in 10 different group fitness programs since 2010.
Lastly, Theodoros is a graduate of the IFBB Academy (International Federation of Body Building & Fitness) and is actively exercising the profession of the Body Building & Fitness Trainer.
DR. ANNA NICOLAOU
Non Executive Director
DR. ANNA NICOLAOU
- moc.dtlodnats@anna
Anna is a researcher in the field of Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). She worked at Frederick University and European University as a Visiting Lecturer in teaching EE/ESD. Her research interests focus on the design and implementation of environmental and sustainable development programs in formal, in-formal, and non-formal education, in individuals’ professional development in EE/ESD, and gave counselling and advisory service to companies on how to become environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
She is the author of various educational materials for sustainable development issues. She has published and presented her work in EE/ESD international scientific journals and in international conferences. She was part of the Scientific Team in the preparation of the National Strategy for EE/ESD in Cyprus. She has long experience in EE/ESD and in training students, teachers, individuals, companies, and various target groups in EE/ESD issues, as well as in Curriculum Development and implementation.
THRASOS TILEMACHOU
General Manager
THRASOS TILEMACHOU
- moc.dtlodnats@sosarht
Thrasos is a University graduate of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) in the field of Communication and internet studies (BA). He has a Master’s from the University of Cyprus (UCY) in Political science. Thrasos has been actively working in the field of European projects since 2017. Specifically, he worked as a Research Associate in the Laboratory Interaction Cyprus (CIL) of CUT, from January 2017 to January 2020. While at CIL, he was a member of the implementation team of the research projects NOTRE (Horizon 2020), Repast (Horizon 2020), and Mihub (AMIF).
During the period February 2020 to March 2021, he worked as a Researcher/District Coordinator at the Cyprus Labour Institute (INEK). While he was at INEK he managed the implementation of the Learning Greek project language (AMIF) in Limassol and Paphos, while at the same time he dealt with case studies on labor issues (EUROFOUND).
As a General Manager he is tasked with the efficient operation and growth of the company.
Standoutedu
Our Talented Team
ANDRI MAVROU
Training Coordinator
ANDRI MAVROU
- moc.dtlodnats@troppus
Andri has been working as an ESL (English second language) teacher since 2008 when she graduated from University of Cyprus, the department of English Language and Literature. She has taught all major English exams, including IELTS, IGCSE, Pancyprian and government exams and has worked with both young learners and adults. She particularly enjoys practising communication skills with the students and the life-long learning aspect of teaching.
She also holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Sociology from Lancaster University, UK. Her interests expand to the fields of ecology and conservation and her Master’s dissertation was on waste challenges in Cyprus and the introduction of recycling scheme (Green dot).
Andri also has experience with medical, local newspaper and various article translations as she has collaborated with various individuals and companies as a freelance translator from Greek to English and vice versa throughout her career.
At Stando she performs various tasks including secretarial, reception, translation, email communication and KA1 Erasmus course preparation.
MENELAOS LAMBIS
Proposal Writing Coordinator
MENELAOS LAMBIS
- moc.dtlodnats@soalenem
Menelaos is a Sociologist who graduated with a BSc in Social Sciences (University of Cyprus) and an MSc in Global Studies (Lund University, Sweden) with a specific focus on group and national identities in modern and post-modern history. He mostly focused on the development of nationalism in Great Britain from the very beginning of the First Industrial Revolution in the mid-18th century until the 2016 BREXIT referendum.
Menelaos has also approached his academic focus through post-colonialism, which is a lens that is set in colonized countries or deals with post-colonial issues (such as identity, culture, politics, and economics). During his years in Sweden, Menelaos has also attended credited courses in European Studies (Malmö University) and European History (Uppsala University).
Menelaos has previously worked as an EU Project Manager and an author of several successful EU-funded projects with a focus on under-represented groups (mainly women and LGBTQ+ individuals). He has also provided several educational training sessions to immigrants, seniors, high school students and educators, and VET trainers.
MERVE BUBA
Team Manager
MERVE BUBA
- moc.dtlodnats@evrem
Merve is a conservation biologist who graduated with a BSc in Biological Sciences (The University of Nottingham) and an MSc in Endangered Species Recovery & Conservation (Nottingham Trent University) in the United Kingdom.
She mostly focused on marine conservation as well as has an experience with field and laboratory work on many wild species, practical conservation, and environmental education. Merve was a team leader for sea turtle conservation project at Society for the Protection Of Turtles for 1 year and then got offered a coordinating position at Cyprus Marinelife Centre for sea turtle conservation for 2 years.
Moreover, she has hands on practice with other species of wildlife and she actively participates in numerous research projects regarding the flora and fauna of Cyprus. Merve also has a pedagogical formation (teaching certificate) that lets her teach about wildlife, environment, and conservation. She is dedicated about raising awareness and educate as much people as possible to keep world’s life cycle running with sustainable resources.
Merve is currently involved in projects related to the environment – i.e. BeePro, on the Rational use of plant protection products and fertilizers in terms of the impact on bees in the ecosystem (VET); Games4ClimateChange, Empowering Youth to tackle Climate Change through Game-Based Learning (YOUTH); and BlossomingCities, A Pollinator-friendly training model for Urban environments to tackle the decline of wild pollinator populations (VET).
ZOI TOUTOUNTZIDOU
Project Manager
ZOI TOUTOUNTZIDOU
- moc.dtlodnats@ioz
Zoi, a cognitive psychologist, is an expert in linguistics and cognition with dual master’s degrees in cognitive neuropsychology and cognitive-educational psychology. Her substantial background in special education, neuropsychological assessment, and rehabilitation, along with previous roles as an academic advisor, learning support assistant, and cognitive rehabilitation officer, have endowed her with comprehensive insights spanning cognition and education domains.
HARRIS EVANGELOU
Project Manager
HARRIS EVANGELOU
- moc.dtlodnats@sirrah
Harris is a teacher with over 20 years of experience in various educational posts. He specializes in STEM/STEAM and Educational Robotics. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree with Honors in Business Information Systems from Gloucestershire University UK and an MBA from the Cyprus International Institute of Management.
He is also an HRDA Certified Level5 – Train the Trainers, Trainer. He was responsible for transforming the way education is taught at the schools and finding ways to integrate new innovative technologies, such as Robotics, into the curriculum. He was awarded by LEGO International in Education as Teacher of the Month for his initiative in incorporating a transdisciplinary approach using STEM and Robotics and looking at the impact that this had on teachers and students.
From the beginning of his career, he was involved in teaching and training, both for students of all age groups but also for fellow Trainers. He designed and implemented 21-century student-centric learning spaces and also initiated the development of a 2-year STEM Program at one of the schools as he was in charge of researching, planning, and developing the STEM curriculum.
He represented Cyprus in various Robotics Competitions such as the International WRO (World Robot Olympiad) competition that was held in Qatar. He is also one of just a handful of robotic instructors that can program NAO (Worlds’ leading and most widely used humanoid robot for education).
MYRIANTHI KARANTONA
Project Manager
MYRIANTHI KARANTONA
- moc.dtlodnats@ihtnairym
Myrianthi is an accomplished professional with a solid educational foundation and a proven track record in social advisory roles. She holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Cyprus and a MA in Gender Studies from the University of Cyprus, equipping her with deep insights into social justice and gender issues. In her role as a Social Advisor, Myrianthi provided essential psychosocial support to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and other vulnerable groups. She has extensive experience conducting needs assessments, developing intervention plans, and organizing developmental activities.
Myrianthi has also experience in designing and implementing training programs. She is currently working as a project manager for STANDOutEdu.
MARINA NIKOLAOU
Project Manager
MARINA NIKOLAOU
- moc.dtlodnats@aniram
Marina Nikolaou holds a degree in Political Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Social and Political Theory, providing her with a strong academic foundation that fuels her passion for sociology, psychology, and education. As a highly motivated person, she
brings a multifaceted skill set, including strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities. Marina specializes in Youth Empowerment, Vocational Educational Training (VET), and Adult Education, with extensive experience in managing, coordinating, and facilitating Erasmus+ projects.
Her work emphasizes social innovation and inclusion, particularly for individuals with fewer opportunities, while integrating non-formal learning methods into her approach. As an EU Project Manager, Marina successfully executed Erasmus+ KA2 projects, KA1 Youth Exchanges, and Trainings. She has also contributed to youth engagement as a Youth Ambassador in the Cyprus Youth Council and served as Secretary General and Events Officer in Cyprus Youth Diplomacy, demonstrating her commitment to diversity and youth participation.
Marina’s blend of theoretical knowledge, practical expertise, and non-formal learning drives positive change in psychology, education, and lifelong learning.
STEFANIA IOANNIDOU
Marketing Manager
STEFANIA IOANNIDOU
- moc.dtlodnats@ainafets
Stefania Ioannidou is a Social Media Marketing Manager with over 7 years of experience. Her expertise lies in the realms of effective communication, content creation, and marketing strategy, and she possesses a genuine passion for all things digital.
In her role as a Digital Media Manager at Stando Ltd, Stefania holds a pivotal position where she takes charge of creating, maintaining, and overseeing the company’s websites and social media presence. Her responsibilities encompass the crafting of tailored online content, ensuring consistent branding across various channels, and facilitating a seamless dissemination process for Erasmus+ and Horizon projects.
Beyond her marketing expertise, Stefania is also a certified Evidence-Based Coach and is currently pursuing her degree in Psychology. Her professional background in Coaching complement her marketing skills, enabling her to bring a multifaceted perspective to her work.
Her profound interest in VET (Vocational Education and Training) project trainings underscores her commitment to the growth and development of individuals and organizations. Her ability to merge strategic digital marketing efforts with a deep understanding of human behaviour and effective communication makes her a well-rounded professional who can contribute to the success of various projects and initiatives.
VASSOS HADJIVASILIOU
Web Designer
VASSOS HADJIVASILIOU
- moc.dtlodnats@sossav
Vassos pursued a BA in English Language and Literature before devoting twelve years to directing an English Institute in Nicosia.
Intrigued by digital marketing, he embarked on a career shift towards website design and development. Over eight years, Vassos refined his skills, specializing in crafting various websites, notably e-commerce platforms, for numerous companies in Cyprus.
With diplomas in Online Advertising and Digital Marketing, he demonstrates proficiency in email marketing automation, funnel creation, Search Engine Optimization, and photo/video editing, utilizing tools like Photoshop and Camtasia.
At Stando Ltd., Vassos is responsible for creating, designing, and maintaining the company’s websites, ensuring their functionality and effectiveness.
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