Biografia
Born and educated in Rome, Italy.
Doctoral degree ("laurea") in Italian Language and Literature from the University of Rome, "La Sapienza."
Doctoral degree in Sociology from the University of Rome, "La Sapienza."
Earned Italian teaching credentials in Humanities and History
as well as in Italian language and literature.
Author of numerous books and audio materials for students of Italian.
First-place Winner of the 2005
California Virtual Campus Online Teaching Website Awards.