About Author

Pamela Allegretto-Diiulio holds a PhD in English and Comparative Literature from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Clarion State University. Dr. Allegretto-Diiulio’s teaching experience includes being an assistant professor of English and Comparative Literature at the American University of Kuwait for two years; prior to that appointment, she served as the English Department chair at the Universal American School in Kuwait for five years. She has taught public speaking, composition, and a variety of literature courses, including “Arabic Literature in Translation.” She has presented her research and spoken on a variety of literary and educational topics at international conferences.