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Welcome! My name is Julia Cafaro. I am a 21st Century Learning Instructional Coach. I help educators and homeschooling families foster a love and understanding of other cultures through high interest, multi-modal texts from around the world, cultural studies, and project based learning. I believe that the first step to helping our students thrive in a globally connected world is by learning about the world around them!

Since I came to teaching as a second career, I bring a unique perspective and a deep appreciation for the power of story. As a high school English teacher, curriculum designer, and the founder of Around the World With Mrs. C, I support fellow educators with engaging World Literature, Mythology, inquiry-based and PBL learning resources.

I am passionate about creating inclusive, student-centered classrooms where readers of all backgrounds feel empowered to read what they love. My classroom library—stocked with everything from comics and graphic novels to modern and classic YA novels—reflects my belief that every student deserves to see themselves in a story.

In addition to nurturing a love of reading, I also love to tap into my students’ writing power. Guiding them to find their voices and express themselves with clarity, creativity, and confidence. My greatest joy is watching students transform over the course of a year—leaving my classroom not only as stronger readers, but also as writers who see their words as meaningful and their ideas as worth sharing.

With a background in instructional leadership and a heart for both project-based learning and culturally responsive teaching, I create curriculum that honors diverse voices and cultivates critical thinking.

Whether you are looking for helpful pedagogical tips or resources that can help you connect your students with high interest, multi-modal texts from around the world, cultural studies, and project based learning TODAY this is the place for you!