La Scuola International School
Matthew A. is a dedicated educator with extensive experience in teaching science and math across various international and domestic schools. Currently serving as a Math and Science Educator at La Scuola Internazionale di San Francisco since June 2018 and a Science Educator at LiveOak since August 2016, Matthew has developed and implemented challenging curricula covering multiple scientific disciplines including biology, chemistry, and physics. Matthew's previous roles include teaching at The American School Foundation and St. Luke's School, where a significant focus was placed on mentoring diverse student populations and delivering dynamic lessons. Additionally, Matthew worked as an Exercise Physiologist at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital prior to transitioning to education. Matthew's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Ohio University and a Master's degree in Science Education from Georgia State University.
La Scuola International School
Preschool and K-8 IB and Reggio Emilia inspired Italian Immersion International School, with campuses in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. At La Scuola we are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach; and we use the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB-PYP) and Middle Years Program (IB-MYP) as the basis for the curriculum the students are taught. This world-class education model is grounded in creative and critical thinking and is relevant to the global challenges of the 21st century. We strive to teach the whole child: mind, body and soul. We have a lively, warm and very diverse community of parents, with 34 languages spoken at the school and different family structures. Our parent body is from all over the world and includes a mix of lovers of International Baccalaureate education, the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, multi-lingual speakers, Italian-Americans, and lovers of Italian language and culture. Children and parents do not need to know Italian to be at La Scuola. Spanish language taught as of Grade 4 and up.