Bruna Petrarca Boyle

Bruna Petrarca Boyle is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Rhode Island, specializing in Italian language education. She has devoted her career to promoting Italian culture and language through secondary and higher education.

• Education: BA and MA in Italian from the University of Rhode Island
• Professional Affiliations: College Board consultant, moderator for the College Board Electronic Discussion Group, and president of the Rhode Island Teachers of Italian (RITI)
• Leadership Roles: Former chairperson of the Foreign Language Department at Narragansett High School (Rhode Island) and 26-year Director of the AATI National Italian High School Contest Examination

Her research interests include language education, curriculum development, and Italian cultural studies. She has authored key educational resources such as the AP Italian Track Workbooks and the Teacher’s Guide for AP Italian, which have significantly influenced Italian language instruction in U.S. schools.