My interest in STEM was born in 2022, when I attended a STEAM Masterclass at Fondazione Golinelli in Bologna. That experience was a turning point: it opened my eyes to the transformative potential of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics in education, inspiring me to bring innovative, hands-on and interdisciplinary approaches into my classroom.
Your organization field and mission
The Institute is a lower secondary school committed to meeting students’ educational needs and open to didactic and technological innovation. In an ever-evolving educational landscape, the school promotes active and inclusive methodologies, placing student agency and the development of 21st-century key competencies at the center of its mission.
Please tell us briefly about your role in the company / at your organization
I am a lower secondary school teacher with expertise in new technologies and innovative teaching methodologies. As a maker and active promoter of female protagonism projects, I am committed to empowering girls through hands-on, creative, and technology-driven learning experiences. I believe in fostering students’ agency, critical thinking, and digital skills as essential tools for their future.
Your interest in STEM
My first role model was the spirit of curiosity and creativity that I encountered in my early teaching years. Today, my role models are the many innovation movements that are reshaping education worldwide — from the Maker Movement to STEM/STEAM education advocates, from Design Thinking communities to open-source learning networks, like Fondazione Golinelli, FabLab di Bitonto and others.
Your studies
My academic journey has been shaped by two degrees obtained at different stages of my life: Mathematics and Primary Education Sciences. This non-linear path was not always easy, but it reflects who I am — an open-minded, enthusiastic person who embraces new challenges and opportunities with curiosity and passion.
Strengths: My dual background gives me a rare combination of analytical thinking and pedagogical sensitivity. I am naturally open to new ideas and proposals, and I bring genuine enthusiasm to everything I do — in and out of the classroom.
Weaknesses: Balancing two demanding fields of study at different moments in life required great resilience and personal sacrifice. At times, the path felt long and uncertain.
Opportunities: The intersection of Mathematics and Education Sciences led me to discover my true calling — STEAM education, innovative teaching and the Maker Movement. Each new experience, like the Masterclass at Fondazione Golinelli, has fuelled my passion even further.
Threats: The persistent gender gap in STEM remains a real obstacle, both in academia and in the professional world. Yet it is precisely this challenge that motivates me to be a role model for my female students.
My advice to girls and women who want to pursue studies in STEM and education is simple: trust your creativity and curiosity — they are your greatest strengths. Do not let stereotypes or self-doubt hold you back. Science, technology and mathematics are not “male” subjects. These Subjects need female unique perspective, sensitivity and imagination. they aren to follow what excites , even when the path seems unconventional or non-linear. The world needs the girls and women voice.
You at work
One of the most significant DEIS initiatives carried out by our organization is the participation in the Girls Code It Better project — a national program aimed at bridging the gender gap in technology and digital education. Through this initiative, female students are empowered to explore coding, computational thinking and digital creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment. The project reflects the school’s deep commitment to equity and inclusion, promoting the active protagonism of girls in STEM fields and challenging gender stereotypes from an early age. By engaging students in hands-on, collaborative and innovative activities, the school fosters confidence, curiosity and a sense of belonging in the world of technology.
What I am most proud of is seeing my girls become true protagonists — confident, harmonious and empowered. For me, the greatest achievement is the moment when a student discovers her own potential and steps forward with courage and joy. Supporting female protagonism is at the heart of everything I do: I believe that every girl deserves a space where she can express herself freely, collaborate, create and lead. Watching my female students grow in enthusiasm, creativity and inner balance confirms that education, when driven by passion and innovation, can truly transform lives and break down barriers.
Your point of view
Technology can be a powerful tool to empower women — it connects people, breaks down geographical and social barriers, and opens access to knowledge and opportunities that were once out of reach. However, I firmly believe that technology must be used wisely and critically. It is not enough to simply give girls a device or a platform — we must educate them to question, analyse and think independently. Artificial Intelligence, for example, is a fascinating and transformative tool, but it requires critical thinking and ethical awareness to be truly empowering. In my work, I strive to guide my students not just to use technology, but to understand it, question it and shape it — because women who master technology with a critical mind are women who can change the world.
My advice to girls and women who want to work in this sector is simple: be brave, break the stereotypes and, above all, be yourself. Technology, innovation and science are are spaces that belong to everyone, and women have every right to be there, to lead and to shine.today it seems that we can count only on half of potential. Do not let anyone tell you that you are not capable, that it is too difficult, or that it is not for you. Your curiosity, your creativity and your unique perspective are exactly what this sector needs. Never hide who you are to fit into a mold: the authenticity is your greatest strength. Surround yourself with inspiring communities, seek out role models, and never stop learning. The path may not always be easy, but every barrier you break opens a door for the girl who comes after you. Be courageous, be yourself because the world of technology needs your voice.
By 2030, what I would like to see most in the DEIS landscape is genuine collaboration between schools, institutions, organizations and communities, all working together towards a common goal: a more equitable and inclusive world. Collaboration between teachers, makers, technologists and policymakers can break down the structural barriers that still prevent many women and girls from fully expressing their potential in STEM. I believe that no one can create real change alone but it is only by joining forces, sharing knowledge and building bridges across different fields and communities that we can truly achieve diversity, equity and inclusion by 2030.
To finish with
The values I believe in are: the creativity, the power to imagine new possibilities and transform them into reality. I believe in curiosity, the driving force behind every discovery and every innovation. I believe in courage, the strength to break stereotypes, take risks and be yourself even when the path is unconventional. I believe in collaboration, because no meaningful change happens alone, and together we are always stronger. I believe in respect, for every person, every idea and every unique journey, I believe in innovation and authenticity. These values are not just words to me — they are the foundation of my teaching, my projects and my commitment to female protagonism in STEM.
My greatest future challenge is to train both educators and students in the conscious and critical use of technologies and Artificial Intelligence. In a world increasingly shaped by AI, I believe it is essential to teach people to use technology as a tool at the service of the person, not as a substitute for human thinking. My goal is not to delegate to AI, but to use it as a catalyst for developing critical thinking, creativity and autonomy, in teachers and students alike. I want to build a generation of learners and educators who are not passive consumers of technology, but active, aware and empowered users who can question, evaluate and shape the digital tools around them. This is my challenge, my mission and my passion for the years to come.
In future, I hope my career will have evolved towards a broader leadership role as a trainer of trainers or as a school principal. I aspire to extend my impact beyond my own classroom, sharing my experience, passion and vision for innovative and inclusive education with other educators. I would love to build and lead professional communities where teachers have ready eyes on pupils: if there is a teacher who believes in you, no one will ever be lost.
The current activity has been implemented in the framework of the Project: Code4Europe,
GA Number: 101158834. Official project website : https://codeweek.eu/