1998–2003
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Research associate in interdisciplinary educational programmes, in collaboration with the Pedagogical Institute and other public and private bodies.
The story of our founder
Education, innovation, European programmes
TASOS BARMPAS | FOUNDER
A 25+ year journey dedicated to learning that makes a difference and includes everyone. Education, innovation, European programmes.
25+
Years of experience
14
Career milestones
8+
Years in Erasmus+
JOURNEY
Timeline
From academic research to the founding of Inkludio Training
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
Tasos Barmpas worked for six years at the Erasmus+ National Agency of IKY (2019–2025), first as Project Manager and then as Coordinator of Key Action 2, also responsible for the school education sector. 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 in European funding programmes and strategic planning. It also focuses on the design and development of educational materials, interdisciplinary research, and the design of digital tools and solutions using artificial intelligence.
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