George Papayannis
Leading STEM initiatives | Improving schools and the learning experience | Celebrating the whole child
- Role
- Principal at Lynn Public Schools
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About George Papayannis
George Papayannis is an educator with over 25 years of experience leading teaching teams to design authentic, purposeful, and empowering learning experiences. His mission centers on using cultural competence and design thinking to support diverse learners and foster deep engagement.George thrives on helping both children and adults build confidence and skill throughout their learning journeys. He has worked across a wide range of educational settings—public and private, in-school and out-of-school, from PreK through adulthood—gaining a broad perspective on how to meet varied learning styles and needs.A skilled leader, George builds trust through transparent communication and by showcasing the talents of his team and students. He believes in shared leadership, empowering teachers through meaningful delegation and professional development, and elevating their work beyond the school walls.George also cultivates partnerships with corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies to enrich learning and expand students’ career awareness. He is especially proud of leading educators in applying the Reggio Emilia principles of joy, investigation, community, and documentation to their teaching practice.
Experience
Principal
Jul 2025 — Present
Drewicz Elementary School
Education
Hellenic College Holy Cross
Graduate Studies in Theology & Religious Education
2007 — 2014
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Master of Education (Ed.M.)
2015 — 2016
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
1994 — 1999
Teachers College, Columbia University
Master of Arts (M.A.)
2002 — 2003
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Educational Leadership
- Classroom
- Nonprofits
- Stem Education
- Public Speaking
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Leading Adult Learning
- Editing
- Curriculum Design
- Fundraising
- Public Schools
- Educational Technology
- Science Education
- Research
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Engineering
- Science
- Program Development
- Higher Education
- Teaching
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