Benvenuti! About me.
I teach Italian Language and Culture –levels I through Advanced Placement– at Naples Middle High School, a Department of Defense Dependents ...
Why learn Italian?
Although Italian is not among the most spoken languages in the world, it is certainly one of the most loved. The reason why people study the ...
New! Digital Italian course
I am thrilled to announce the publication of “Panorama Italiano 3”, a digital course with cultural readings with a large variety of language ...
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More publications
Some of my articles on teaching strategies are published in ArcoEdu Magazine, a magazine with a wide offer of articles and reflections on Italian culture, language, literature, art, pedagogy edited…
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Invited Talks
I have vast experience presenting workshops in Italian pedagogy. I presented in several teachers’ trainings and conventions (at my own school and district, at College Board Advanced Placement Conventions, AP…
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Online games/digital activities
I believe that in order to meet the needs of our students, who are digital learners, we teachers need to implement the use of technology on a regular basis in…
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Flash News
Current events are a very important part of my syllabus in all classes. I present authentic material on a regular basis in classes of all levels, and I do several…