Meet Our Staff

All language teachers have a native-speaking ability of Italian and are specifically trained and qualified in the teaching of Italian as a foreign language.
ITALIANO IN PRATICA! has an outstanding team of dedicated instructors, all of whom are determined to help students succeed. Our team members offer support and guidance, uniquely tailored to each student. Our goal is to provide an environment where teachers are valued for their outside-the-box thinking, creative ideas, and connection with their students.

Natalia Olivieri

Graduated with a degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures. She began teaching Italian in 2004 in Austria thanks to the Educational program MIUR. She obtained the PROMOITALS master degree in didactic of Italian as second language at the University Statale of Milan. She worked as teacher of German language at secondary school and started her professional career in the touristic field in Southern Italy - Apulia.
She worked with numerous companies in the world living in Germany, France, Austria. Natalia is Spanish native speaker and with a consolidated experience in intercultural communication. She founded Fuori Classe Project based on the innovative learning method of the Italian language using the outdoor contexts.

Valentina Nizardo

Amazingly energetic and driven, Valentina quickly became one of the most beloved staff members at ITALIANO IN PRATICA! She graduated in Philosophy and became expert Italian teacher as second Language to foreigners. She obtained the certification for the use of films and audiovisual materials for the communicative approach as member of FILTA and FLIPNET. She is a passionate of writing and published 4 ebooks in Italian language. She obtained the certification DITALS 2 and of flipped and virtual classroom. Valentina is an openminded person, smart and talented. She works with enthusiasm in team and is always available to learn something new. People intuitively trust her and enjoy problem solving and brainstorming with her.