Guest of Honor Stephen Kochick, a decorated Vietnam War veteran delivered a moving address to students during a Veterans Day assembly, sharing his experiences as a draftee who served with the 196th Light Infantry from 1968 to 1969. The speaker, who earned both a Silver Star and Purple Heart for his service, offered students a...Read More
The Power of Place-Based Learning There’s a particular magic that happens when students step outside the classroom and into the landscapes where history actually unfolded. Last week, sixth graders from Plato Academy Tarpon Springs experienced this transformation firsthand during their expedition to St. Augustine FL. On October 10th, these young scholars traveled northeast to America’s...Read More
Ms. Tsiouklas and Ms. Glynatsis are back at Plato Academy, but this time they’re standing at the front of the classroom instead of sitting at desks. Both women graduated from the school years ago. They left to pursue their education degrees, gained teaching experience elsewhere, and now they’ve chosen to return to the place where...Read More
PALM HARBOR: Mrs. Townsend’s and Mrs. Well’s fourth graders’ classroom transformed into something between a literature circle and an archaeological site. Immersing themselves into the theme of the day for the next several hours, these students would follow the trail of one of mythology’s most famous characters: King Midas, the man who turned everything he...Read More
Plato Academy Trinity’s 8th Graders Discover Greek Heritage in Tarpon Springs On May 12, 2025, the 8th grade class from Plato Academy Trinity spent a day in Tarpon Springs, engaging with the city’s storied Greek-American culture. Guided by their Greek teacher, Vasiliki Fournarakis, and MS teacher Mrs. Knight, students experienced the sights, sounds, and flavors...Read More
A Decade of Tradition For the sixth-grade students of Plato Academy Largo, Thursday, April 10th marked a day of adventure and cultural enrichment. Accompanied by their Greek teachers, Yanni Giavaras and Kyriako Bachtalias, the students embarked on a field trip to Tarpon Springs—a tradition that has been celebrated for over a decade. The trip began...Read More
Where Ancient Drama Meets Modern Education Today, we’re celebrating World Theater Day, a reminder that captures the spirit of Plato Academy’s commitment to bringing classical culture to life. Theater represents more than entertainment—it’s a powerful way of understanding human experiences, connecting generations, and developing critical communication skills. The roots of theater stretch deep into Greek...Read More
On Friday, November 8, 2024, Plato Academy Largo’s 6th-grade students participated in an educational journey to one of Florida’s most iconic cities: St. Augustine. Accompanied by two of their teachers, Ms. Kendrick (History) and Mr. Giavaras (Greek), along with five supportive parent chaperones, these young explorers set out to uncover the stories of Colonial Florida....Read More
