Bio
Coming from a family of teachers and overcoming a childhood learning disability, Nicola Vitale gravitated toward hands-on learning and applied mathematics.After graduating from SUNY Albany, and working as a stage carpenter, he started teaching at Banana Kelly. While earning a masters degree, he began to rethink how science should be taught and implemented his new approach at Banana Kelly.Ten years later, and still at Banana Kelly, Mr. Vitale is regarded as a teacher of teachers. He’s frequently praised by peers for his ability to strip concepts to fundamental levels, foster creativity and curiosity, and transform the mathematical study from right and wrong to concepts and logic.Collaborating on a mathematics literacy program for underserved populations, a City College professor noted the rarity of “teachers who combine Nic’s knowledge of the subject, knowledge about students, and commitment to
