Eleni Theodorou is a celebrated speaker, children’s author, bullying prevention and wholesome Social Emotional Learning (SEL) educator with a focus on mental health and wellness. She holds a bachelor’s and honour’s degree in psychology from the University of Pretoria in South Africa and an MS in sports psychology from Capella University in the United States.

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Born and raised in South Africa, she currently lives in the United States where she teaches students – online and in person – the Art of Compassion through her multi-sensory, culturally-rich and peer-reviewed bullying prevention programmes called NOKO BUSTS BULLYING! with lasting results.

 

Eleni has recently launched NOKO THE KNIGHT® series in South Africa! After all, NOKO THE KNIGHT® was born in South Africa, raised in the U.S. and has now returned home to positively impact the children of South Africa, their families, and their community at large.

 

NOKO THE KNIGHT® is also proud to be partnered with the National Children’s Theatre in South Africa, bringing valuable lessons to life for children through Theatre In Education (TIE). 

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Eleni is a dedicated volunteer to special needs children and senior citizens and an active supporter of non-profit organizations that prevent animal cruelty. Eleni welcomes, and is involved in, various community-focused endeavours.