Her research interests mostly include teachers’ training and further education, classroom management, school leadership, administration and evaluation, school effectiveness and school improvement. She is the author of several books and articles and presents at regional and national conferences. Correspondence regarding this article can be addressed directly to: Pelagia A. Stravakou, Department of Primary Education, Democritus University of Thrace, Nea Chili Alexandroupolis GR68100, Greece; Phone: 00302551030095; E-mail: pstravak@eled.duth.gr.