SMART GROWTH
The name “Smart Development” is not accidental. It refers to the ability of a child or a group of children to develop and advance their abilities and skills with the help of education and experience. In practice, the term “smart development” includes the understanding of goals, strategies and the search for elements that can improve any situation through the effort for continuous improvement and development of the individual.
But what are competencies, and what is the difference between them and skills? Competencies are a general set of qualifications while skills are a specific set.
Competencies include abilities and talents at the academic, social, physical and mental levels. Furthermore, in competencies we should take into account the values that a person has developed in his life. Skills, on the other hand, are specific abilities, particularly developed and staffed in a person's life.
The goal of Smart Development is to enhance both the abilities and skills of each child. But how can this be done when each child is different? In Smart Development, we have divided skills and abilities into 3 levels. For each level, we have developed comprehensive programs. After discussing with the parents or guardians of the students, we recommend the appropriate program for each child.
But what happens when a child presents great heterogeneity in his abilities and skills? In this case, the child can follow a combination of integrated programs at Smart Development consisting of two or three different levels:
Meet the owners
of the Center for Study & Special Therapies
Behind "Smart Development of Egaleo" are two sisters with a common vision:
to create a space where every child will have the opportunity to develop their potential within an environment that combines scientific knowledge, personalized support and human care.
With love for the child, respect for their uniqueness and substantial cooperation with the family, we work daily with the aim of offering the best possible conditions for their growth and development.
Stella Giannaki
Kindergarten Teacher | Owner
The education and development of each child is a special mission for me.
My name is Stella Giannaki and I am a kindergarten teacher, a graduate of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education Sciences of the University of Patras.
My love for children and my deep belief that every child is unique and deserves equal opportunities for development were the inspiration, together with my sister, for the creation of the «Smart Development Aigaleo» Study & Special Therapy Center. We created a space where every child and their family feel safe, trustful and supported, within an environment that promotes learning, development and collaboration.
Preschool age is the most important stage for a child's cognitive, linguistic, emotional and social development. I believe that when difficulties are identified early and addressed with the right guidance, the best conditions are created for a smooth school career and a balanced personal development.
As a member of the "Smart Development" network, we utilize modern, scientifically proven methods, specialized educational tools and innovative learning practices. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of specialized professionals, we design personalized programs that respond to the needs, capabilities and unique way of learning of each child. At the same time, we combine the dynamics of an organized nationwide network with the personal care and human relationship that every child and every family deserves.
Maria (Maro) Giannaki
Social Theologian | Owner
Our philosophy
A personal message to parents
Our vision
