Sophia Mavrikis Pisano

Volunteer

Sophia Mavrikis Pisano has been volunteering at Otto Specht School since 2021. She holds a B.S. in Management and an M.S. in Elementary Education. Her personal journey as the mother of triplets, two with special needs, deepened her connection to the community, especially after her daughter Alexandra joined the school. Sophia assists students in Daphna’s class and contributes to handwork and music lessons, including teaching recorder. She brings warmth and care to her volunteer role, drawing on her personal experience with special needs education. Outside of school, Sophia enjoys playing piano, speaking Greek, and singing, often crossing paths with Alexandra around the community.

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Staff Q&A:

Current Title/Role at Otto Specht:

Volunteer

When did you start working at OSS?

9/7/2021

What is your educational background?

BS management; MS elementary ed

What roles or life experiences brought you to education or to Otto Specht? Include any previous work, career changes, or personal callings.

Gave birth to triplets, two of whom have special needs. Daughter Alexandra attends e21 and fell in love with community. Wanted to help. Back in the day Jeanette and I rode school bus together to WSGC. Our special needs journey reconnected us.

What have you taught or led here? Any specific grades, subjects, or programs? Any key milestones or contributions?

Happy assisting students in Daphna’s class. Teaching recorder, helping out in madeleine’s handwork classes.

What do you enjoy outside of school? Any hobbies, languages, family details, or connections to the Chestnut Ridge/Waldorf community you’d like to share?

Piano, speak Greek, sing. Always fun running into Alexandra at e21 around the community and when she volunteers at the cafe.