Kelly Polychroniou

Candidate statement

Kelly Polychroniou serves as Head of the Modern Greek Language Program and Master Lecturer in Modern Greek at Boston University. Her work combines teaching, program leadership, curriculum development, and student mentoring. She holds an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a B.A. in German Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. At Boston University, she has taught Modern Greek language, literature, culture, and film at multiple levels. As program head, she oversees curriculum, student placement, and lecturer support and training. Kelly is also leading the Greek summer program, bringing students to Greece for academic and cultural study. This work reflects her commitment to connecting classroom learning with lived experience. Kelly has served as Visiting Lecturer in Modern Greek at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and at DEREE College. Her academic interests include Modern Greek pedagogy, Cavafy, digital learning, and AI in language teaching. She has participated and presented my work at major conferences, including MGSA, NeMLA, and other professional meetings. In October, Kelly organized and hosted the MGSA Pedagogy Workshop at Boston University. She has also developed courses and organized many public-facing events that promote Greek language and culture. Kelly would be honored to contribute this experience and dedication as a member of the MGSA Executive Board.