Angelo Persichilli

Angelo Persichilli is an accomplished educator and expert in language pedagogy currently serving as Head of Liberal Arts and Cultural Immersion at Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) in Florence, Italy. He teaches Italian Language & Culture courses while leading the Liberal Arts & Sciences department.

His educational background includes:

• Laurea cum laude in Humanities with concentration in Literature from Università degli Studi di Perugia
• Degree in Italian Language and Culture in Intercultural Settings from Università per Stranieri di Perugia
• Master's in Teaching Italian Language and Culture to Foreigners from Università per Stranieri di Siena
• Master's in Language and Culture Planning from Ca' Foscari University of Venice
• Master's in Special Needs Education (2020) from Università per Stranieri Dante Alighieri di Reggio Calabria
• Currently pursuing Master's in Educational Technologies and Skills Development at Università La Sapienza in Rome

Persichilli's research focuses on intercultural competence in study abroad education, with expertise spanning curriculum development, immersive cultural programming, language assessment, and specialized Italian instruction for art, design, and restoration professionals. With over a decade of teaching experience, he approaches education as a journey of discovery where communication places students at the heart of the learning experience.

His teaching philosophy emphasizes creating classroom environments that feel like home, prioritizing meaningful learning that lasts beyond the semester. He teaches courses including Contemporary Italian Literature, Discovering Florence: Culture and Lifestyle of its Neighborhoods, multiple levels of Italian language courses, and Mafia and the Italian Sociopolitical Controversy.

Persichilli combines academic rigor with a passion for transformative learning experiences, fostering meaningful connections between students and the Italian cultural landscape through his expertise in language instruction and intercultural education.