Lito Tsakiri - Papathanasiou

Leto Tsakiri is from Thessaloniki, with roots in Nea Michaniona. Born by the sea, she grew up with the stories of Asia Minor refugees and the incredible tales of old sailors. In her early professional steps, she worked as a copywriter for advertisements, announcer, producer, and advertising manager at the Thessaloniki International Fair Radio Station. She wrote and curated fashion features for Northern Greece in "Elle" magazine, owned her own advertising agency, and was a member of the Greek Actors Association, participating in numerous performances (both for adults and children) as well as in the Thessaloniki Open Theater Festivals. She holds a degree from the Department of Preschool Education in Volos, with a specialization in "Mental Health & Special Education" from the Technological Educational Institute of Larissa. She has completed "Trainer Training" and is a Certified Instructor by EKEPIS, teaching Creative Engagement to colleagues through European Programs. She is the owner of the Preschool Education Center "Leto" in the city of Larissa, a mother of two boys, loves children, and always writes the roles for her young students' performances. Her verses have been published in the magazine "Window to Education."