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EDUCATION
University of Connecticut
Ph.D., Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies (2009)
Specialization in Medieval Literature.
Dissertation: "Ronsasvals and the Origins of the Chanson de Roland"
Université de Paris X - Nanterre
Completed all courses for an M.A. in Medieval History, 1995-96.
New York University
M.A., French Language and Civilisation (1996)
Five courses completed at NYU-in-Paris.
Carla Rossi Academy (in Monsummano Terme, Italy)
Dante: La Divina Commedia, six-week summer program, 1995.
Université de Paris III - Sorbonne
L'Enseignement de FLE (Teaching French as a Foreign Language), Summer 1990.
University of Connecticut
B.A., English literature (1984)
EMPLOYMENT
Waterford High School
Waterford, CT |
Aug, 2003
to Present |
French teacher ('04 - present)
Latin teacher ('03-'04) |
New Haven Public Schools
New Haven, CT |
Sept, 2001
June, 2003 |
French teacher |
Wheeler High School
N. Stonington, CT |
Aug, 1999
June, 2001 |
French teacher |
Eastern Connecticut State Univ.
Willimantic, CT |
Jan, 1998
July, 1999 |
French instructor
Introductory and advanced levels |
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT |
Sept, 1996
Dec, 1997 |
French instructor
Beginner to intermediate levels
FREN 267, French Theater |
Université de Paris X
Nanterre, FRANCE |
Oct, 1995
June, 1996 |
Instructor - English-language courses
in American government, American media |
Lycée International
St-Germain-en-Laye, FRANCE |
Sept, 1993
June, 1995 |
7th - 10th grade teacher
American lit., Anc. and Medieval History |
Institut de La Tour
Paris, FRANCE, 75016 |
Sept, 1990
June, 1993 |
Teacher, English and History courses for the
Bilingual Section |
Elisabeth Irwin High School
Greenwich Village, NY |
Sept, 1989
June, 1990 |
Physical Education teacher
(while attending NYU) |
St. Thomas More School
Oakdale, CT |
July, 1986
June, 1989 |
French teacher
English teahcer
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US ARMY
Fort Devens, MA |
1986 |
Specialist 4, Army Intelligence |
New London, CT
Waterford, CT |
1985 - 1986 |
Substitute teacher |
OTHER ACTIVITIES and ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Center for European Partnership (founded February 2011) Founded a non-profit organization to advance the following programs: EuroCONNECT and A-B-C Exchanges (Academic, Business, and Cultural exchanges.) These programs seek to introduce a new model for teaching foreign language in Connecticut using foreign language programs as a platform to attract European business investment to our state. CLICK HERE to see a presentation on the CEP.
International video-conferencing (March 2010 - present) Initiated a program of video-conferences between students from Waterford's Contemporary Affairs classes and students from our partner schools:
Geschwister-Scholl Gymnasium in Lebach, Germany;
Liceo Scientifico Salutati in Montecatini Terme, Italy; and
Collège Henri Guillaumet in Blagnac, France.
International school exchange programs (Oct 2009 - present)
Established permanent exchange programs with our partner schools in France, Germany and Italy, including an official exchange of "twinning" letters between our town halls. On alternate years, Waterford students will participate in exchange trips to the schools in these towns. In February 2010, our students spent two weeks in Germany. In October 2010, 30 Italian students came to Waterford High, and 18 French students came in May 2011. In April 2011, 33 Waterford students traveled to Montecatini Terme, and 16 more spent two weeks in Blagnac, France. All students attended classes and educational programs in the host schools and the surrounding areas.
CLICK HERE to see an article on the Italian exchange.
Prends la parole ! (May 2007 - present) Developing a series of podcasts of simple French literature available to students and teachers. See links below for samples.
Global Works, Inc, (July 2004, 2005, 2006) Program Coordinator for month-long immersion and community service tour of France
CT Governor's Commission on Francophone Culture, (2001 - 2005) Director, Education Subcommittee
Waterford High School, (Aug 2002 - Jun 2004) Director of High School Drama Program.
Eastern Connecticut State University, (Aug 1998 - May 1999) WECS, 91.7, Campus radio station; produced a weekly, one-hour, French music show supported by a website with lyrics and vocabulary notes.
Institut de La Tour, Paris, FRANCE, (1990 - 1993) Director of the Bilingual Section
Lastours, FRANCE, (1996 - 1999; 2004 - 2006) Archeological excavation of medieval village, under direction of Marie-Elise Gardel
Reggello, ITALY, (1996, 1997, 1998, 2000) Archeological excavation of medieval oppidum, under direction of Pr. Guido Vannini.
PRESENTATIONS
| Nov, 2011 | CABE (CT Assoc. of Boards of Education) Fall Conference
Conference title: Educating Our Children for a Global Society
Presentation title: Overcoming Obstacles to International Exchange Travel. |
| Nov, 2011 | Regional Professional Development Conference
Presentation title: Online resources for Foreign Language Teachers. |
| Oct, 2011 | CTCOLT (CT Council of Language Teachers)Technology Conference
Presentation title: Online resources for French teachers |
| July, 2010 | Montréal, 13th Congress of the International Society of Courtly Literature
Topic: Roland and Aude: The Courtly Love of the Occitan Song of Roland. |
| Oct, 2009 | Université d'Avignon
Topic: Ronsasvals et les origines de La Chanson de Roland. |
| Jan, 2009 | The Center for the Teaching of French at Yale University
Topic: Syllabus for a Multimedia Unit on Immigration in France |
| Oct, 2008 | The Center for the Teaching of French at Yale University
Topic: TPR and Podcasting in the Foreign Language Classroom |
| May, 2008 | The Center for the Teaching of French at Yale University
Topic: Community-service-oriented exchange trips |
| Apr, 2008 | CTCOLT (CT Council of Language Teachers)Technology Conference
Topic: Creating podcasts to support a Literacy-based program |
| Feb, 2008 | Boston College, Medieval Conference
Topic: Ronsasvals and the Origins of The Song of Roland |
| Feb, 2008 | The Center for the Teaching of French at Yale University
Topic: Life as an American Expatriate |
| Jan, 2008 | University of Connecticut, Medieval Conference
Topic: Chrétien de Troyes' Erec et Enide |
HONORS AND AWARDS
(May 2003) Connecticut Secretary of State’s Public Service Award -
In recognition of efforts made to focus attention on the need for change in Foreign Language education in Connecticut schools.
(April 2000, 2005) Dictée des Amériques, Québec -
Represented Connecticut in a French contest featuring competitors from 40 countries. Qualified for the final round as top competitor from the United States.
(February 1990) New York University; Received full scholarship for completion of Master’s in French Language and Civilization, studying at NYU-in-Paris.
MODERN LANGUAGES
| English | native |
| French | nearly native |
| Italian | fluent |
| German | basic ability |
| Spanish | basic ability |
CLASSICAL and MEDIEVAL LANGUAGES
| Middle English | reading ability |
| Old French | reading ability |
| Occitan | reading ability |
| Latin | basic reading ability |
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