She holds a PhD in the area of Technology and Inclusive Education (University of Birmingham, UK, 2007), an M.Ed in Special Needs and Development (University of Manchester, UK, 1999), and a B.Ed in Primary Education (University of Cyprus, 1998), as well as a professional certificate in Assistive Technology (AT) (California State University, Northridge, 2006). She worked as a special primary education teacher and as an AT Coordinator at the Ministry of Education and Culture. Her research interests focus on design of inclusive learning environments, accessibility and the implementation of new technologies, ICT and in education. She is involved in various European and other projects on AT, disability and inclusion. Her research work has been published in scholarly international journals and edited volumes.