Arrochar resident co-authors a kids’ book on Meucci and the telephone

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Forever proud of her Italian roots, this Arrochar resident has always had a passion for her heritage and cultural background.

Over the year’s she’s manifested that loyalty through her work, her family values, and her extensive travels to the “old country.”

And as a Ph.D and a professor emerita of secondary mathematics education at Queens College, she’s embodied a strong work ethic and represents the qualities and traditions associated with Italy — and her work overall.

So much so, that Frances R. Curcio was moved to co-author a children’s book together with Myra Zarnowski, also a professor emerita at Queens College specializing in social studies and children’s literature — important disciplines that she applied to guide the development of the book — says Curcio.

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