Daniela Sfara

I see this and wonder how can we not take every moment possible to learn?

there are infinite stories of sacrifice perseverance tradition love legacy and respect running through the veins of this generation - they have so much to teach, to share. and they’re eager to, they need only those willing to listen and learn.

for many years, I’ve had the extreme pleasure of collaborating with schools offering students an opportunity to express themselves creatively under my care but never and I mean never have I been more proud of my students.

this semester I put the podcast recording on pause for a very brief moment to share a story.
a story of a woman who traveled with her 3 children from Calabria to Canada, growing her family with two more children here, and do every single thing possible to give them a life of possibility - the very things she left behind.

these kids have so beautifully captured this story and I’m excited to finish the editing and share this story with you.

why do I want to share this story? Because her life is part of who I am. because your mamma and nonnna’s life is part of who YOU are and because they connect us to land places and people in a country so remarkable, and deserving of knowing.

because, well, if we don’t carry their traditions and stories, what was it all for?

and this isn’t about being Italian.
this is every culture and heritage.

but because I am Italian, it’s for me, the very core of why I do what I do ever single day.

ask mamma or nonna, papà or nonno to tell you a story, sit with them, hold their hand and listen.

you’ll be surprised what you learn.
and know this…
they WANT you to know.

I’m honored to bring this extended passion and wisdom to the next generation and hope I make mamma and nonna proud.

if you have a story you’d like to share, please don’t be shy - send it over to me.
I LOVE stories of tradition culture heritage and of course, cucina italiana
🍝🍝🍝

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