Haley Katopodis
Haley grew up playing basketball, exploring the outdoors (weather permitting!), and loving
learning in the lakeside town of Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A. Her lust for travel and
adventure took her to Thailand shortly after her college graduation where she fell in love with
teaching. She enrolled in online graduate school to obtain her M. Ed and subsequently
completed an online teaching certification in Early Childhood Education all the while teaching at
an international kindergarten in the beach town of Bangsaen, Thailand.
Four years of living and teaching in Thailand has allowed her to explore all that Asia has to offer.
Having visited over 30 countries on 5 continents, Haley enjoys travelling, adventure activities,
culture, food, and a good read. She welcomes any invitation to participate in outdoor activities
and sports, and is especially a fan of basketball, both on and off the court. Although she doesn’t
consider herself a culinary expert, Haley also enjoys cooking and learning new recipes in the
kitchen.
Haley is so excited to be joining the Britannica team this year in Budapest. Her love of languages
and culture has sparked in her a desire to learn Hungarian. Most of all, she is looking forward to
getting to know her students, their families, and the Britannica community.