The Association of Italian American Educators was organized by a group of Italian American teachers and professors to enhance the Italian American image and presence in academia. The AIAE promotes discussion of educational issues impacting Italian Americans, supports formal and pertinent education, facilitates professional development for teachers, sponsors the Programma Ponte Scholarship Program (a course of study in Rome on Contemporary Italy, designed for Italian American college and hight school students); recognizes and presents awards to outstanding Italian American educators and leaders of the community for their achievements in their professions.

The AIAE is a not-for-profit organization with 5o1 (C) (3) status. Donations to AIAE are tax-deductible.

Official website: aiae.net
E- MAIL: aiaehofstra@gmail.com

ADDRESS: Cav. Josephine Maietta, President
Association of Italian American Educators
Hofstra University- New Academic Building, Room 321
Hempstead, NY 11549, USA