Expertise:
History with a concentration in Sicilian history and archeology
Hobbies/Sports:
Writing; Traveling; Reading; Researching; Listening to classical and operatic music
Education Degrees:
Postgraduate Coursework in English Literature and Italian; Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Hunter College (1953)
Affiliations Awards:
Italian American Womens Center; AAUW; Order Sons of Italy in America; NOIAW; Honorary Committee of Renata Tebaldi Museum, Castle of Torrechiara, Parma, Italy; Organizer, Talking Books for JFK Medical Center, Edison NJ
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
32
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her interests.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her family's emphasis on education.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. DeCaro translated and edited the biography "Renata Tebaldi: Voice of An Angel," which was published in 1995. She also edited and wrote the final chapter of the second edition of this book, titled "Reflections in the Biography of Tebaldi." Furthermore, she is the author of "Sebastiano: A Sicilian Legacy" (2005) and "Sicily: The Trampled Paradise Revisited" (2008). In addition, she translated the autobiography by Titta Ruffo, the famous baritone.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching 11th- and 12th-grade English literature and Italian
Education Certifications:
Certified High School English and Italian Teacher
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. DeCaro intends to continue to write.