Inkludio Training

The story of our founder

Education, innovation, European programmes

Τάσος Μπάρμπας

TASOS BARMPAS · FOUNDER

A 25+ year journey dedicated to learning that makes a difference and includes everyone. Education, innovation, European programmes.

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Years of experience

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Career milestones

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Years in Erasmus+

JOURNEY

Timeline

From academic research to the founding of Inkludio Training

1998–2003

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Research associate in interdisciplinary educational programmes, in collaboration with the Pedagogical Institute and other public and private bodies.

2000–2001

Ministry of Education

Responsible for the educational and creative design of language-teaching textbooks for Secondary Education, within the EPEAEK framework. First introduction of photography education in Greek school textbooks.

2000–2001

2nd Experimental Primary School of Agios Pavlos, Thessaloniki

Part-time IT Teacher, upon invitation by the Pedagogical Institute.

2000–2001

Centre for Social Research, Municipality of Kordelio

Trainer in professional development seminars for Primary Education teachers on ICT use and educational material production.

2001–2002

MLS Innovation Inc.

Senior Project Coordinator for the creation of the first e-school in Greece, providing educational services to students and parents.

2001–2013

De La Salle College, Thessaloniki

Primary school teacher and coordinator of European educational programmes. First systematic engagement with the European funding and cooperation framework.

2013–2017

American Farm School, Thessaloniki

First Principal of the School's newly established Primary School. Designed the experiential educational programme, the Activities Zone, the STEM Academy, and implemented the Apple 1-to-1 innovation. From 2014, also coordinated Pre-Primary and Primary Education across the institution.

2017

American Farm School, Thessaloniki

Director of Pre-Primary and Primary Education, responsible for the unified pedagogical design across all levels.

2019–2025

State Scholarships Foundation, Erasmus+ National Agency

Started as Project Manager in the School Education Sector of Key Action 2 (KA2). From April 2021, appointed Coordinator of the School Education Sector for the same action. Also served as TCA Officer of the National Agency (2021–2023) and as National Contact Point for the European Commission's European Innovative Teaching Award (2021–2023).

2020–TODAY

European Erasmus+ National Agencies

Evaluator and expert assessor of applications for Key Actions 1 and 2 of the programme, at national and European level.

2021–2023

Pierce, The American College of Greece

Senior Educational Consultant for the design of the new Kindergarten and Primary School units, with emphasis on experiential learning, STE(A)M, environmental education, and learning space design.

SEPTEMBER 2025

Founding of Inkludio Training

Establishment of Inkludio Training Single-Member P.C., specialising in consulting and training educators and organisations on European funding programmes and strategic planning, the design and development of educational materials, and interdisciplinary research.

NOVEMBER 2025

Co-founding of Inkludia

Co-founding of Inkludia, a non-profit organisation active in education, training, youth, and sport, with a focus on people with fewer opportunities.

MARCH 2026

Plus Decoded Podcast

Creation and presentation of the Plus Decoded podcast, dedicated to decoding Erasmus+ and European funding programmes.

TODAY

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