Our STAFF
Nurtures & Inspires
All classroom teachers are state-certified, with some having Master’s level education and endorsements in various specialties.

Very Reverend Archimandrite Dionysios Anagnostopoulos
Protopresbyter | Orthodox Education
We welcomed the Very Reverend Archimandrite Dionysios Anagnostopoulos to our parish of Saint Demetrios and our school in January 2021.
Very Rev. Archimandrite Dionysios Anagnostopoulos graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Technology. He was ordained to the diaconate in August of 2003, and then on August 24, 2003, he was ordained to the priesthood. April 15, 2006, he was ordained as Archimandrite. He graduated in 2004 with his M. Div. from Holy Cross Seminary.
He served at Saint Demetrios in Astoria, NY from 2003-2008; Holy Cross in Whitestone, NY from 2008-2019; and Yonkers, NY in 2020.
We are blessed to have Very Rev. Archmandrite Dionysios Anagnostopoulos as our Ieratikos Proistamenos. With his guidance, we provide our children with the foundation of faith and love for God, building up the next generation of faithful Orthodox Christians.
Mrs. Yana Memtsas
Director
Mrs. Memtsas is a dedicated educator and leader with a bachelor’s degree in computer graphics from IEK XINI in Athens. She received her qualification for teaching Greek as a second foreign language by the Greek Ministry of Education.
In addition to her seven years of experience at Pythagoras Greek School, Mrs. Memtsas has also served PCA as a Preschool classroom teacher and general substitute teacher, stepping in as needed to ensure that all students receive consistent and high-quality instruction.
Mrs. Memtsas is also the youth director for our home parish, The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios. In this role, she works with young people to foster their spiritual development and encourage their involvement in church activities, helping to build a strong sense of church community among the youth.
Mrs. Memtsas is a firm believer in the transformative power of play-based learning, as it nurtures creativity and critical thinking in young minds. She is dedicated to upholding PCA’s distinguished reputation in its unwavering commitment to educational excellence. Recognizing that strong partnerships with families are essential to a child’s success, she actively works to build meaningful relationships with parents, valuing their insights and involvement. With a wealth of experience and an infectious passion for education, Mrs. Memtsas is enthusiastic about collaborating with students, parents, and staff, to enrich the vibrant school community and cultivate a lasting tradition of excellence.
OUR MISSION
To provide students with the highest quality early elementary education with strong academic, spiritual, and cultural foundations rooted in Orthodoxy and Hellenism.
