Martina Cattabriga

Martina Cattabriga is a 33-year-old English teacher based in Reggio Emilia, Italy, who has spent seven years in precarious teaching positions. Recently in the news for her involvement in a controversial teacher recruitment process, she was awarded 12.5 points for a competition in 2020, which allowed her to gain a teaching role. However, the recent review of the competition results raised uncertainty about her job security, causing her significant emotional distress. Despite her passion for teaching and a strong academic background, she is now contemplating leaving the profession due to the ongoing instability and challenges faced by contract teachers in the educational system.