Expert in Inclusive & Intercultural Education | Visual Literacy Specialist

Dr. Dimitra Makri brings over 25 years of experience in primary education and teacher training, with a focus on inclusive and intercultural learning environments. A PhD holder in Educational Sciences from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, she specializes in “Visual Design Grammar and Multimodality” and holds a Master’s in ICT in Education from the University of Reading (UK).

For the past nine years, Dr. Makri has served as a Coordinator for Refugee Education on behalf of the Ministry of Education, playing a key role in supporting vulnerable learners and promoting school inclusion. Her expertise spans intercultural communication, visual literacy, and experiential learning, underpinned by certifications in “Intercultural Education” and “Teaching Greek as a Second/Foreign Language.”

Dr. Makri has designed and implemented innovative experiential workshops for educators and students, tackling empathy, non-verbal communication, and digital storytelling to foster acceptance and understanding of diversity. She has been actively involved in major EU-funded initiatives such as “School for All,” “Integration and Education of Roma Children,” and the SCHEME Erasmus+ project, contributing as trainer, mentor, and scientific collaborator.

At Alpha Omega Research & Consulting, Dr. Makri contributes her extensive pedagogical and field expertise to projects related to refugee integration, teacher empowerment, and inclusive educational policy. Her work is anchored in a vision of education as a driver of equity, empathy, and civic engagement.