Mirca Montanari

Mirca Montanari is an Associate Professor at Link Campus University - Rome, specializing in Inclusive Education and Special Pedagogy. She holds a PhD in Humanistic Studies from the University of Urbino Carlo Bo (2019) and has held academic roles at institutions such as the University of Tuscia (2021–2024) and the Free University of Bolzano. Her research focuses on inclusive education, storytelling in pedagogy, and teacher training for specialized support roles.

She has collaborated with Prof. Patrizia Gaspari since 2013 and contributed to teaching programs in Educational Sciences, Modern Philology, and Primary Education. Montanari is a member of SIPeS (Italian Society for Special Pedagogy) and SIPED (Italian Society for Pedagogy), and her work has been recognized with the Premio Italiano SIPED 2023.

• Key Research Areas: Inclusive Design, Special Educational Needs, Pedagogical Dialogue
• Recent Publications: Four authored/edited books (2020–2023) on inclusive education and pedagogical practices.

Montanari has extensive experience as a teacher in Kindergarten and Secondary Schools, serving in roles like Chairperson of State Examinations Committees and Mentor for Probationary Teachers. She actively participates in national/international conferences and promotes inclusive university orientation programs.