Raffaella Leone, "Una maestra ma non troppo"

**CONVERSANO -** On Wednesday, May 28th at 7:00 PM, at the Ikigai Bookstore (via Cosimo Conte, 4 – Conversano), there will be a presentation of the book **"A Teacher But Not Too Much" by Raffaella Leone, published by Secop Edizioni.** The event is part of the cultural series *"L’Ora di Calliope,"* conceived and organized by the association PugliaVox (participating in the "Reading Pact of the City of Conversano") in collaboration with Ikigai Bookstore and under the patronage of the city of Conversano – a City of Readers. Free entry.

In conversation with the author will be **Maria Sportelli,** a journalist and the moderator of the event. "A Teacher But Not Too Much" is a brilliant, ironic, and sincere tale about school seen from the inside, through the eyes (and pen) of a teacher who breaks stereotypes and reflects on professional identity with an original and often surprising perspective.
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📞 Ikigai Bookstore: [number 375 739 8100]**

**SYNOPSIS -** A Teacher But Not Too Much. A Journey in Search of a Professional Identity: the special needs teacher by Raffaella Leone, published by Secop Edizioni in 2024.
This book is an essay but not too much. It's an autobiography but not too much. It's a collection of stories but not too much. It's too much! But also a bit less than too much. It doesn't have precise rules, it leaves room and margins for error, for interpretation. It's repetitive because that's how teachers are—they never tire of repeating. It's not perfect and couldn't be. It leans a bit to one side, like some slow days, a little distracted, a bit sleepy. It changes mood and perspective because every path can be a conquest. You will love reading it, or perhaps not too much. But it's an attempt, a small first aid. If you don't like it, say so around, but... not too much.
The book offers an original and ironic perspective on the role of the special needs teacher, exploring with lightness and depth the challenges and reflections related to professional identity in the school context.

**BIOGRAPHY -** Raffaella Leone is a special needs teacher in primary education, a publisher, an expert in children's literature, communication, and an author. She has always been engaged in the field of inclusive teaching and has deepened her training in pedagogy, developmental psychology, special education, and innovative learning methodologies. She has also conducted courses and conferences on school integration.
In the publishing sector, she directs an educational series for Secop Edizioni, handling press office and public relations. She has collaborated with several publishing houses (Adda, Lisciani), curating educational materials and in-depth sheets for school and narrative texts. She leads creative workshops and writing courses for children and adults, combining educational and communication skills, also developed through training in public speaking, reading aloud, and theatrical techniques. She has numerous publications and cultural projects to her credit.