Elena Ferrarin

Chicago

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Communications coordinator @nb_parks | Freelance writer @AETV @ChicagoTribune @K12DiveNews & more | Former @DailyHerald | Fluent Italian/Spanish

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Provenzano goes to bat for cancer patients

2 weeks ago | franoi.com | Elena Ferrarin

Never taking a day for granted, two-time cancer survivor Dylan Provenzano, 20, has been giving back to the community that helped him through a fundraising drive for pediatric cancer patients. “I always try to remember what my life was like seven, eight years ago, and how ‘little me’ would be wishing to be in the spot I am right now,” says Provenzano, a Dean’s List baseball player at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Learning leads to teaching for Tinnirello

3 weeks ago | franoi.com | Elena Ferrarin

A native of Italy, Italian language teacher Cristina Tinnirello believes in providing students with a full immersion experience in the Italian language and culture, with the ultimate goal of helping them become better global citizens. Having learned five languages throughout her education, she understands the challenges and rewards of language learning, which inspires her to help others on their journey, she says.
Valenti a pro bono attorney without borders

1 month ago | wetheitalians.com | Elena Ferrarin

BY: Elena FerrarinOver the last two decades, Thomas P. Valenti has put his arbitration and mediation skills to use across the globe, traveling to places like Greece and India, and now helping young people in Afghanistan via online mentoring. Valenti is a Chicago-based dispute resolution specialist who has held a law license since 1977.
Castella helps connect Fermi Scuola to Chicago area

1 month ago | franoi.com | Elena Ferrarin

Italian-born Marta Castella recently signed on as Italian programs outreach director at Scuola Italiana Enrico Fermi in Chicago, a job she describes as “equal parts cultural bridge and growth architect.”Founded in 2016, Scuola Fermi is the only full-time Italian immersion school in the Chicago area, offering bilingual education from preschool through K-1.
Valenti a pro bono attorney without borders

1 month ago | franoi.com | Elena Ferrarin

Over the last two decades, Thomas P. Valenti has put his arbitration and mediation skills to use across the globe, traveling to places like Greece and India, and now helping young people in Afghanistan via online mentoring. Valenti is a Chicago-based dispute resolution specialist who has held a law license since 1977.
Philanthropist S. Joseph Bruno

2 months ago | wetheitalians.com | Elena Ferrarin

BY: Elena FerrarinAfter emigrating from Italy at age 8, S. Joseph Bruno has had a highly successful career as a certified public accountant, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was a partner in two "Big 4" accounting firms and the CFO of a public company. He is the President and CEO Emeritus of Building Hope, a nonprofit that supports charter schools.
Izzo shares her love of Italy with her students

2 months ago | wetheitalians.com | Elena Ferrarin

BY: Elena Ferrarin"I always say I was born here, but my heart was truly born in Italy." Those are the words of Anna Izzo, who studied in Italy, traveled the country extensively, and now teaches Italian at Elk Grove High School in suburban Chicago. Izzo, who calls herself "a student at heart," holds several degrees. She has undergraduate degrees in Italian, Spanish and secondary education from the University of Iowa.
Philanthropist S. Joseph Bruno

2 months ago | franoi.com | Elena Ferrarin

Profiles, Q&A 1 Views Boasting a successful corporate career in accounting and finance, S. Joseph Bruno continues to devote himself to a variety of charitable causes. After emigrating from Italy at age 8, S. Joseph Bruno has had a highly successful career as a certified public accountant, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Northbrook Park District’s Michael Wenzel receives golf awards

2 months ago | dailyherald.com | Elena Ferrarin

Northbrook Park District PGA Certified Director of Golf Instruction Michael Wenzel was recently named a recipient of the 2024 GameChanger Award in the Player Engagement category by the PGA of America and one of the Golf Range Association of America’s Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals. Courtesy of Elena Ferrarin Northbrook Park District PGA Certified Director of Golf Instruction Michael Wenzel recently earned two prestigious golfing awards.
Izzo shares her love of Italy with her students

2 months ago | franoi.com | Elena Ferrarin

“I always say I was born here, but my heart was truly born in Italy.”Those are the words of Anna Izzo, who studied in Italy, traveled the country extensively, and now teaches Italian at Elk Grove High School in suburban Chicago. Izzo, who calls herself “a student at heart,” holds several degrees. She has undergraduate degrees in Italian, Spanish and secondary education from the University of Iowa.

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