If you’re wondering why students at Community walk in the hallways eating biscotti and singing “Nel blu dipinto di blu” the answer you’re looking for is: the trip to Italy.
The first trip to Italy that took place in 2009 and was so successful that Steve Coron and Jason McKnight decided to propose it again this year.
The trip will take place during the Mid-Winter Break in February and will last ten days; a trip to Europe, and especially to Italy, is an unique opportunity and also unusual for an American High School, that’s why I decided to talk with Coron about it.
As I walk into his room the atmosphere is familiar to me, you can smell Italy everywhere.
As I first ask him “Why Italy for a trip?” he answers that is because Italy is the best country in the world.
Coron has been teaching History of art classes for five years, and the one he’s teaching this semester is about Italian Art and Culture.
There are still spots available, just talk to McKnight about it and checkout the trip details at www.educationaltravel.com (Username: Community, Password: Italy).
As I ask Coron if he already sees change in his student’s minds, Steve tells me: “I’m sure they’re realizing that Italy is big stuff, that there’s lot more than food.”
Click for the video of the Italian Ricotta & Lemon Cake- Recipe