Angelo Patri

Angelo Patri (1876-1965) was the first Italian-born principals of the U.S. public elementary school system. He was a prominent educator who promoted inclusive and progressive education, inspired by John Dewey. In addition to rewriting the story of the puppet, he translated, adapted, and introduced several versions of Pinocchio in the U.S. between 1911 and 1940.

Ambiti di attività: letteratura italiana, pedagogia