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Carla Destefanis » Carla DeStefanis - Italian and Spanish Teacher

Carla DeStefanis - Italian and Spanish Teacher

Ciao! Mi chiamo la Signorina DeStefanis.
Hola! Me llamo la Senorita DeStefanis.  
 
Welcome to Italian/Spanish class, 
 
During our time in class, we will aim to incorporate the 5 Cs of language learning.  We will make connections, explore cultures, study communities, make comparisons, and communicate in the target language.  Through cultural awareness, I will assist my students to express themselves and accept themselves while embracing the differences of others.  
 
In class we will Communicate, Collaborate, and Create on a daily basis.  Collaboration and student-centered activities are at the heart of our learning community.  Student engagement in the target language is crucial to language acquisition, so we encourage speaking every day, both in and outside of the classroom (when possible).  
 
I am excited to be a part of the North Haven school community which values education and student achievement, and most importantly strong community connections.   
 
Grazie e
Gracias
 
2023-2024 School Year
What am I teaching this year?
  • Italian 2 
  • Spanish 2
 
 
National Honor Society Co-Advisor
 
Italian Honor Society 
 
Advisor to Italian Club 
Italian club is a club open to all who have a passion for learning about the Italian culture and language.  The members meet in room 223 or 225 on dates to be determined.  
 
 
TEAM Certified 
CT Organization of Language Teacher Board Member 
COLT Fall Conference Committee Member 
CITA (CT Italian Teacher's Association) Vice-President 
 
 
Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT -Administrative Leadership 092
 
University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CT - Master's in Curriculum and Instruction
 
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT - Undergraduate Bachelors in Education