Many of you probably know that Spoleto Study Abroad was founded in 1997 by Jill and Lorenzo Muti. Lorenzo is a native Spoletino, but he and Jill have lived in the U.S. for decades, flying to Italy throughout the year to run Spoleto Study Abroad’s programs.
We have big news to share! When Jill and Lorenzo return home to Italy this summer, it won’t just be for the summer. Jill has accepted a position as the Head of School at the prestigious St. Stephen’s School in Rome, Italy, and she and Lorenzo will be living in Italy full time.
For the last eighteen years, Jill has been the Head of School at Ashley Hall in Charleston, South Carolina. Among the long list of accomplishments during her tenure at Ashley Hall, Jill is responsible for having initiated and implemented numerous programmatic enhancements, including the vision and creation of a global studies program, one of the most comprehensive of its kind in the southeast. Jill leveraged her strategic lens and collaborative spirit by creating purposeful partnerships with other organizations to include Spoleto Study Abroad.
Jill and Lorenzo Muti with SSA Board Member Cindy Landvater and her husband, Lance.
So what does this mean for Spoleto Study Abroad? Now that the Muti family will be based in Italy, Spoleto Study Abroad will have the opportunity to expand its offerings in new ways:
MITICI Adventures. If you’ve been following our blog lately, you’ve already heard about MITICI Adventures. Spoleto Study Abroad alumni have made it clear to us that they would love a personalized adult adventure in Italy, so we have created MITICI Adventures to help you bring your customized immersive experience to life. Collect a group of your friends and/or family members, and we will create an experience you will always remember! Want to begin planning your adventure today? Contact Andrea Muti to set up your discovery call HERE.
Student Summer Programs. This summer we are offering five intensive programs for high school students. Whether it is photography, a culinary experience, performing arts, vocal music, or visual arts, you will be inspired by the rich Italian culture. Want to participate in one of the summer intensives this year? Get more info HERE.
School Partnerships. SSA has partnered with premiere independent schools over the years to enhance their arts curriculum. We plan to continue to work with schools in the US with top-level global studies programs so faculty and students can take experiential learning to another level. Contact us HERE.
We hope you will join us in congratulating Jill Muti on her new position at St. Stephen’s School, and we wish her and Lorenzo the best as they move “back home.” We are excited to have such a talented pair based out of Italy to help Spoleto Study Abroad continue to grow and thrive.