Valeria Pirone

Valeria Pirone

educator Italy

Valeria Pirone is the principal of the Marie Curie Institute in Ponticelli, Italy, known for her proactive approach to school safety. At 53 years old, with 30 years of experience in education, she has taken significant steps to address the alarming trend of students carrying knives to school. After a concerning incident involving a group of students, she advocated for the introduction of portable metal detectors at school entrances as a deterrent against weapon possession. Her efforts have sparked dialogues among students, teachers, and families, revealing the complex reasons behind this behavior. Pirone's initiative has led to increased awareness and a sense of security among students, contributing to a broader movement in schools across the Naples area to implement similar safety measures.

Born on Jan 19, 1973 (53 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
117,922
Power
3,901$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Italy 2 7.50 0.18% +10% 60,461,826 117,922 $2,000,000 3,901$
Totals 2 60,461,826 117,922 $2,000,000 3,901$
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Recent Mentions

Italy Italy: Valeria Pirone, a school principal, requested the introduction of surprise checks with metal detectors in her school. 6

Corriere della Sera: Metal detector a scuola, controlli a sorpresa: in arrivo la circolare del ministero dell'Interno e dell'Istruzione

Italy Italy: Valeria Pirone is the principal who first requested the use of metal detectors in schools to deter the entry of weapons. 9

Corriere della Sera: Metal detector a scuola, chi è la preside che li ha chiesti per prima: «Non sono l'unica misura, ma funzionano come deterrente»