Welcome to Our 2024 Fellows!

Since its establishment in 1995, the fellowship program at Anatolia College has been welcoming recent graduates from the U.S. and beyond to take part in various academic departments and student support offices.

 

The fellows help with administrative duties, work in classrooms, lead clubs, and serve as cultural ambassadors on campus. Their presence contributes to our international community and promotes global-mindedness in students as they interact with and learn from each other.

 

The fellows will gain valuable experience working in the field of international education and get the chance to develop their personal goals through classes, travel, and exploring Thessaloniki. They look forward to settling into their roles over the next few weeks. Make sure to say hello if you see one of them on campus!

 

 

 

 

Klethon Gomes graduated from New York University Abu Dhabi last May, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Literature. He was born and raised in Aracaju, Brazil. Klethon has traveled to 11 countries, from New York, USA, to Galle, Sri Lanka, studying development economics, poetry, and peacebuilding in post-genocide societies. Thessaloniki is his 12th destination. He spends his free time writing poetry, reading, doing day-long picnics, and roller skating. His favorite color is green, and tapioca is his go-to ice cream flavor.

Klethon is this year's University Advising Fellow. He is eager to embark on this journey by exploring everything the Anatolia College community offers and developing himself as a mentor.

 

 

 

 

Karina Plohoros is this year's Pinewood School Alumni Relations and Events fellow. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, she is a 2024 graduate of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles with a BBA in Entrepreneurship. She spent her college years working in childcare and enjoys spending time with kids and her three dogs, as well as shopping, weightlifting, and hiking! Karina is excited about the learning experience and the personal and professional growth the Anatolia Fellowship Program offers.

 

 

 

 

 

Rohail Spear is this year's Elementary Education Fellow. He is from upstate New York, and he graduated from Franklin and Marshall college with a Bachelor's degree in English in 2024. He served as the managing editor for his college newspaper and was an advisor to the F&M book club. He enjoys reading, writing, listening to Taylor Swift, and watching Formula 1, and he is excited to learn and solidify his interests at the Elementary School.

 

 

 

 

Cameron is excited to be ACT's IPO & Student Activities Fellow this year! She graduated from Northwestern University's School of Communication in 2023 with a major in film and a minor in Italian. There, she discovered an interest in international education and policy, getting involved in language exchanges and tutoring opportunities with organizations like Nao Now and ENGin. Last year, she was a high school English Teaching Assistant in southern Italy, and it was a great experience. She is very excited to return to the Mediterranean and further explore the world of higher education. She's looking forward to working at Anatolia this year and getting to know Thessaloniki.

 

 

 

 

Katie Hirschboeck is a graduate of Grinnell College, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Classics and English with a concentration in Peace and Conflict Studies. She grew up in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, but considers Fairbanks, Alaska, her home away from home. Katie has recently spent time studying post-conflict societies and European politics in Belgrade, Serbia. She enjoys narrative analysis, reading and writing poetry, watching films, and playing volleyball. 

 Katie is this year's Middle School/High School English Department Fellow. She is excited to learn and grow as an educator and experience all the Anatolia College community offers!

 

 

 

 

Tess is the student services fellow working for the gymnasium and Lykeion schools. She assists the student services office so they can continue to support the student's extracurricular activities. Tess graduated from Iowa State University with an agronomy and data science degree. She is looking forward to visiting some islands and having a Greek Easter!

 

 

 

 

President's Fellow Laura Simmons recently graduated from Northwestern University, majoring in journalism and psychology. Throughout college, she held many jobs ranging from copywriter to journalist to librarian assistant. Having grown up in the flat prairie land of North Dakota, she is still adjusting to the hilly terrain of Thessaloniki. But she won't let that deter her from exploring!

 

 

 

 

Camille Stockwell is from Boston, Massachusetts, and is a proud Bostonian. She completed her undergraduate degree at St. Lawrence University, where she majored in English and minored in Public Health and European Studies. During her third year at SLU, Camille ventured off and studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. After graduating, her passion for travel led her to Thessaloniki! This is Camille's first time in Greece, and she could not be more thrilled to be part of the Anatolia community, working as the Student Engagement fellow in the Elementary school. She is looking forward to diving into Greek culture and the excitement of the school. 

 

 

 

 

Sebastián Mármol from Barranquilla, Colombia, is the Social Responsibility Fellow at Anatolia College this year. He recently graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Communication and a minor in Strategic Communications and Middle East Studies. With a passion for leadership, media, and building cross-cultural connections, Sebastián is dedicated to using Communication to make a social impact. After six years of living abroad independently, he's gained diverse experiences—from leading student organizations to interning in food tech and launching Qatar's first bilingual podcast at Golfo Radio. He enjoys playing geography games, watching documentaries, and running in his free time.