The Athens Team

Meet the Athens Team

Stefan Sooklal

Principal and Founder

Stefan Sooklal has a B.Sc. in Chemistry with specialties in Analytical Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry. He teaches Chemistry at both CSEC and Cape Level, Physics and Mathematics. His love of teaching came from his love for his students. Their passion for learning and excelling, inspired him to constantly modify and perfect his craft. Throughout his years of teaching, he realized that creating a positive connection with students would produce better academic performance and personal growth. His realization inspired him to establish an institution, where the school also functioned as an extended family. As such, his students possess a higher caliber of knowledge and a mature mentality.

Kristi-Marie Madray

Vice Principal

Kristi-Marie Madray has a BA in Carnival Studies and a BA in Literature in English. She teaches English B and Spanish. Kristi-Marie Madray loves teaching because it is her way to help young people to stay on the right path in discovering themselves and their purpose. Teaching allows her to directly deal with cultural, social and psychological aspects of life. They can help a student to better understand life, how to appropriately communicate with someone of a different cultural background and expands the students’ options and mindset.

Mohamed Haniff

Dean

Dean Mohamed Haniff brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic blend of expertise to their role as Dean of Education at Athens. With a double major in Psychology and Communication Studies, complemented by a minor in Educative Theatre and Performance Arts from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, he embodies a unique combination of academic depth and creative flair. Before transitioning into educational leadership, Dean Mohamed gained valuable experience in the media arts, journalism, and radio broadcasting industries. These experiences have shaped their perspective on communication and storytelling, skills he now applies to his work in education. No stranger to Athens, Mr Mohamed Haniff has previously served as an English A and B CSEC teacher, further solidifying his commitment to fostering academic growth and personal development in students. As Dean, Mr Mohamed Haniff is dedicated to creating an environment that nurtures both intellectual and emotional growth. He believes in the power of education to transform lives and is committed to leading with integrity, wisdom, respect and honour. Drawing from his diverse background, Dean Mohamed Haniff strives to bridge the gap between creative expression and academic excellence, ensuring that students at Athens School of Education receive a holistic and enriching educational experience.

Arrian Sookram

English Teacher

Arrian Sookram is qualified in teaching both English Language and English Literature to Secondary School students ranging from forms one (1) to fives (5) at CXC level and teaches Literatures in English and Communication Studies to form sixes (6) at CAPE level. Miss Sookram believes in passing on gained knowledge to those who may require for understanding, as knowledge is meant to be shared and stays stagnated and ineffective if hoarded. Miss Sookram considers her approaches to teaching to be quite engaging and a bit unorthodox having received her B.A. in Literatures in English w/ a minor in Communication Studies in the liberal faculty of Humanities and Education at the University of the West Indies.

Tessa Baldeo

Business Teacher

Tessa Baldeo has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She teaches Principles of Business, Office Administration and Social Studies. In her teaching experience, she creates a fun, yet diligent learning environment for her students. She is passionate about teaching, as she enjoys helping her students to build confidence in their ability to achieve, both academically and socially. She also loves inspiring learning, as there is no better feeling than seeing a child grasp a concept and go forward with it.

Nicholas Pierre

IT Teacher

Nicholas Pierre obtained a BSc in Computing and Information Systems. He also had years of experience in teaching Information Technology at the Secondary Level. At Athens School of Education, he currently teach Electronic Document Preparation Management (EDPM) at the CSEC Level and Information Technology at both CSEC and CAPE Level. These subjects aforementioned definitely add a solid technical foundation for students with any subject combination when building a future. His philosophy of teaching is more than the mere execution of the syllabus but it involves reaching out and relating to students, allowing them to become creative, expressive and finding an appreciation for technology as well as preparing them for the world. Overall, his objectives with ASOE are to always strive for excellence and to ensure that quality service is delivered to all stakeholders (administration, teachers, parents and students).

Gabriella Paul

Spanish Teacher

My name is Gabriella Paul and I am 27 years old. I am a very enthusiastic teacher who enjoys learning and speaking different languages. I have been studying Spanish for fourteen years and French for seven years and have been tutoring students in the Spanish language for three. I believe that teachers shape the upcoming generation and as such it is my goal to inspire my students to be their authentic selves and excel at mastering the art of speaking Spanish and French. I believe that learning a language opens new doors and allows for new and exciting opportunities. Learning to speak another language improves memory and brain function and inspires creativity and by extension improves performance in other academic areas. We at Athens are pleased to welcome you and your children to our esteemed institute and we look forward to helping shape future upstanding members of society.

Makarion Phirangee

Philosophy Teacher

My name is Makarion Phirangee With over a decade of professional experience in teaching, I am deeply committed to helping students achieve success in their academic journey. My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea of strengthening the fundamentals above all else—a simple but effective method that I've honed and adapted to dozens of different types of students. By ensuring they have a solid grasp of the basics, I aim to build their confidence and equip them with the tools they need for both immediate and long-term success. I know what it's like to have a rough start, and with my experience at all levels of both teaching and being a student, we can pave the foundation for a photo finish.