We’re small, but powerful.

Valentina was born and raised on the beautiful island of Sardinia. She holds an honors degree in Japanese language and cultural studies from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. She earned an honors master’s degree in Italian Language and Literature Teaching Methodology from the International University of Siena. She’s been teaching Italian classes at all levels since 2006 and absolutely loves her job! She is a certified CELI examiner and teaches preparation courses for Italian citizenship applicants preparing for Italian language certification exams.

She lives in Marin County, California, with her husband, son, and their beloved senior rescue dog, Roscoe, who insists on attending all of her Zoom classes, quietly listening and assessing her students’ progress. Roscoe is definitely at a C1 level by now.

In her spare time, she enjoys both Italian and international literature, long walks and jogs, great food, and a spritz or two with close friends, whenever possible.