Our story
The idea of ThalloMinds was born out of our shared passion for neurodiversity and neuroaffirming practice in education.
The name comes from the verb "θάλλω", which means to bloom, and expresses our belief that every child has the right to meaningful and equal access to education.
The ThalloMinds logo unites two central symbols that reflect our identity and values:
The infinity symbol represents neurodiversity as a natural part of human diversity and the non-linear, cyclical nature of learning and development.
The blooming shoot captures the concept of θάλλω, and is associated with the first years of a child's life, where the foundations for learning, relationships and participation are created, with respect to the autonomy and identity of each child.
The team behind ThalloMinds
Andriana Papachrysanthaki, PhD
Andriana is an Advisory Teacher for SEND and Inclusion, specialising in neurodiversity and supporting preschool children. She holds a PhD with research in enhancing social interaction and inclusion for autistic children using visual arts programs and information technology. She has completed two postgraduate studies in Special Education and Fine Arts.
She lives and works in England, where she collaborates with schools and educational structures, offering consulting and practical support based on neuro-affirmative and inclusive approaches.
Effie Paraskevopoulou, MSc
Effie is a neurodivergent educator, and her work as an advisory teacher focuses on early childhood and primary education. She holds a degree in Primary Education and a postgraduate degree in Language Disorders and Educational Intervention. She is a qualifies SENDCo in the UK and is completing her second postgraduate degree in Autism (MEd).
Effie lives and works in England, where she collaborates with nurseries, schools and families, supporting the development of neuro-affirming and inclusive practice.
