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I would love to share my joy and passion for teaching, cooking and the environment. I love hiking and being in nature. I am a forest therapy guide and have been on a spiritual journey for many years, I recently spent 7 months in India studying ayurvedic nutrition and doing a 6 weeks panchakarma. I am currently on a 2-years leave of absence from my international school in Rome, Italy where I am a library media specialist. I have also been running my part-time, private nutrition consultation practice in Rome Italy since 2003. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
I have been an instructor at Syracuse University in Florence where I taught the class Food, Wine, Culture & Health: The Mediterranean Diet. The class involved the organisation of weekly cooking experiences, week-end field trips to Tuscan organic farms, local cheese and wine makers, and exposure to several aspects of the Italian food systems.
I have also volunteered at the Sustainable Food Project Kitchen at the American Academy of Rome, a project created by Alice Waters. I have acquired a considerable amount of cooking skills utilising fresh local producing minimal waste.
I have worked as a Food, Gardens and Sustainability Coordinator at an International School in Rome, where I worked daily with the food service manager in offering a unique dining experience based on delicious, local and seasonal foods put together in a well balanced nourishing menu. I was also responsible for the integration of the school’s Edible Garden in the curriculum.
I was involved in the school’s Environmental Education and taught Health and Wellness units educating students, staff, faculty and parents on sustainability initiatives.
I have attended Edible Garden teachers training in Occidental Arts and Ecology Center in California which was instrumental in connecting her with other educators and in furthering her knowledge about Edible Education.
I hope to contribute to the fun of living and exploring.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I speak fluent English and Italian. I have advanced Spanish speaking and comprehension skills. I have a very basic knowledge of French. I am interested in perfecting my Spanish. French and Portuguese are also of interest to me.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Babysitting and creative play
Able to teach about:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Languages
Teaching
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I am a nutritionist, librarian, avid hiker. I can help in teaching English, preparing balanced meals, help desk if you have a business . I have great people's skills and speak fluent Italian, English and good Spanish. I have worked in international education for more than 20 years and i the diplomatic core of the USA for a few years. As a result, I am very good with people of all ages and backgrounds. Below I am giving a description of my most significant and recent experiences.
I am currently on a leave of absence from the position of Library Media Specialist at an Internationals school in Rome Italy.
I have been running my part-time, private nutrition consultation practice here in Rome Italy since 2003. I am Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
I have been an instructor at Syracuse University in Florence where I taught the class Food, Wine, Culture & Health: The Mediterranean Diet. The class involved the organisation of weekly cooking experiences, week-end field trips to Tuscan organic farms, local cheese and wine makers, and exposure to several aspects of the Italian food systems.
I have also volunteered at the Sustainable Food Project Kitchen at the American Academy of Rome, a project created by Alice Waters. I have acquired a considerable amount of cooking skills utilizing fresh local producing minimal waste.
I have worked as a Food, Gardens and Sustainability Coordinator at an International School in Rome, a school which students body represent more than 40 countries. I worked daily with the food service manager in offering a unique dining experience based on delicious, local and seasonal foods put together in a well balanced nourishing menu. I was also responsible for the integration of the school’s Edible Garden in the curriculum.
I was involved in the school’s Environmental Education and taught Health and Wellness units educating students, staff, faculty and parents on sustainability initiatives.
I have attended Edible Garden teachers training in Occidental Arts and Ecology Center in California which was instrumental in connecting her with other educators and in furthering her knowledge about Edible Education.
A few years ago, I have also worked as a diplomat at the USA Embassy to the Holy See in Rome Italy.
Age
59
What else ...
I am an avid hiker and love nature and the outdoors. I have travelled to the Himalayas, India, Peru, most of Europe, Morocco and the Middle East, I have recently spent 7 months in India and have been on a spiritual journey for many years. I have recently become a forest therapy guide and love to take people in nature and help them connect with it.
I enjoy simple things and have a great sense of humor.
I am well into my 50s and now it is a time for me to explore other ways of life and shed many fixed beliefs about myself and others. Daughter of immigrants, nutritionist, librarian ex wife and mother of a neurosurgeon: I carry many labels. I feel that maybe it is time to shed those labels as much as possible and keep only what is useful to me and other. I love to explore and to find my shining innermost being and share it with others who walk this beautiful Earth.
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