Federico Fiondella and the Outcome of Passionate Teaching & Community Outreach

04/24/23 • 49 min

Federico Fiondella, high school teacher & adjunct professor at Southern CT State University, joins us to provide insight on teaching student teachers and current high school students in today's age. Federico explains the importance of engaging in the community to unveil historical connections that students and staff have in their lives and how this can encourage students to dig into the subject outside the classroom.

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