Featuring:
Filippo Chieli
Filippo has been an atelierista at the Ernesto Balducci municipal preschool, Preschools and Infant-Toddler Centers – Istituzione of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, since 2009 and also collaborated with preschools in the province of Reggio Emilia for 10 years as an atelierista. He works as a consultant, and for Reggio Children he collaborates on professional learning journeys and participates as a speaker in seminars and conferences, in particular on projects in the area of music and sound in Italy and abroad. He is the author of articles published in international educational journals.
He received his diploma in musical studies from Reggio Emilia’s Conservatory of Music, specializing in viola. His educational activities are accompanied by equally significant work as a concert player in classical music groups and groups playing folk-rock and popular traditional music.
Valentina Violi
Valentina graduated with a degree in psychology in 2000. She worked as a psychologist from 2003 to 2010, including positions at the University Hospital of Modena in various pediatric wards and as a freelance psychologist. Since 2008, she has worked as a pedagogista, serving as a pedagogical coordinator for Coopselios, the municipality of Reggio Emilia, and Cooperativa Sociale Solidarietà 90. From 2016 to the present, she has been a pedagogista for the Preschools and Infant-Toddler Centers – Istituzione of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, coordinating early childhood educational services and projects for children with special rights.
Location:
Conference:
St. Martin’s Episcopal School
225 Green Acres Road
Metairie, LA 70003
Exhibit:
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
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Schedule
The program varies from conference to conference. Typical features may include presentations and reflections by noted representatives from Reggio Emilia and/or North America, visits to the Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material (Mosaics) exhibition + atelier, school visits, small group discussions, and local cultural experiences. A detailed schedule will go out to participants in a logistics email one week before the conference begins.
Preliminary Schedule
Mosaics exhibition + atelier
Dates & time TBD
Thursday, March 5
St. Martin’s Episcopal School
1pm–7pm
Friday, March 6
St. Martin’s Episcopal School
8am–5pm
Saturday, March 7
St. Martin’s Episcopal School
8am–5pm
Cost Info
Early Bird Rate (Before January 22)
$575 Member | $675 Non-Member
Regular Rate (After January 22)
$675 Member | $775 Non-Member
All fees are in U.S. dollars. Full payment must be received to secure space.
Written request for refunds must be submitted by February 19, 2026 to the NAREA office via e-mail.
There will be a $50 processing fee to cancel your registration.
Lodging
Hotel accommodations are NOT included in the registration fee.
Participants will find many hotels near the conference venue on various travel websites.
About the City
New Orleans is world-renowned as a cultural melting pot. This has manifested in music, food, and breathtaking historic architecture. Nearly everyone is familiar with New Orleans’s annual Mardi Gras festival, but there are vibrant cultural events year-round in this rich metropolis. Revel in the beauty of the Mississippi River, bayou excursions, and steamboat rides. As the birthplace of jazz, nightlife and live music are available seemingly at all hours! The cuisine alone draws people from all around the world. Don’t forget to indulge in some local specialties like beignets and spicy gumbo. If you’re in the mood for something thrilling, a few haunted historical tales and voodoo lore are sure to round out your visit.
For More Information
NAREA Office | narea@reggioalliance.org | 770.552.0179
Registration will close when the capacity of the venue has been reached or by February 19, 2026, whichever comes first.
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