Welcome to AIAE
Association of Italian American Educators
​The AIAE 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 high school students); and recognizes, and presents awards to, outstanding Italian American educators and leaders of the community for their achievements in their professions.                               

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The AIAE is a not-for-profit organization with 501 (C) (3) status.
Donations to AIAE are tax-deductible.

AIAE goals

Distinguished Supporters
  • Promoting Italian and Italian American Culture
  • Working with elected officials to bring about desired objectives
  • Obtaining scholarships, fellowships, internships, Summer work programs, and short term work contracts for our students​

Programma Ponte Scholarships

For PROGRAMMA PONTE APPLICATION, latest deadlines, correspondence, etc., please contact Dr. Carmela Leonardi at cleonardiaiae@gmail.com.

​All students awarded AIAE Scholarships must comply with all requirements by April 15 of each year.
  • Honorable Francesco Genuardi, Consul General of Italy in New York
  • Honorable Angelo Vivolo, President Columbus Citizen Foundation New York
  • Andrea Mantineo, America Oggi Editor-in-Chief and President​​

Address

 Cav. Josephine Maietta, President
Association of Italian American Educators
Hofstra University - New Academic Building, Room 321
Hempstead, NY 11549, USA
​Email: aiaehofstra@gmail.com