Valentina Secchi

I am an artist, painter, architect, and illustrator, jewels designer, based in Milano, Italy. I am quite often in New York because of my son who lives there. I own a specialized after-school program for children and teenagers with special educational needs (such as dyslexia, etc.), and I strive to help my students discover their talents and learning styles so that they do not drop out of school and, above all, so that they pursue their dreams.

I am the mother of a wonderful 22-year-old boy who, despite having dyslexia, graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York and now lives there, pursuing acting.

Our story is told in a book: 'DSA Decisively Super Fascinating', a book that I would very much like to see published in the USA as well.

I believe that art is an indispensable means to remind us that we are souls here on earth for a brief experience. Art reconnects us to paradise, the real one, and above all, it reminds us that it exists.

- Bachelor's Degree in Painting, Brera Academy of Fine Arts, Milan, 1989.

- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Polytechnic University of Milan, 1991.
- Thesis Title: "Wood Technology: The Bridge House".
- Evaluation: 100/100.

- Master's Degree in Learning Technician for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities and Other Special Educational Needs, University of San Marino, 2020.

Dolce in un istante - one artist exhibition , Milan Italy 1994
Dolce visione - one artist exhibition , Milan Italy 1996