Alexandra Ragazzi-Chianese
Class of 2001
Attended Gulf Stream School for five years.
Current Career
I am the Learning and Development Manager at Cartier, where I teach all of our teams in North America about our product, history and clients. I have been with the company for nine years.
Family
My spouse, Marco, and I got married in 2013, and we have two children, Emma (age 5) and Liam (age 2).
I had just moved to Delray Beach and transferred from Palm Beach Day School. I made incredible friends from the first day and was able to really discover what I was passionate about.
Academically, I was introduced to incredible literature and learned how to overcome my fear of math. I was also able to learn about different time periods and parts of the world in history class.
This all set me up for success not only based on the subject matter, but because my teachers and peers gave me the courage to push myself outside of my comfort zone.
Mr. Wilson’s history class was something I always looked forward to. He taught me how to be disciplined, thorough and curious. He is the reason I chose to major in International Studies when I went to college.
Mrs. Voight taught me to love Latin and continued to spark my curiosity of learning new languages such as French, Spanish and some Chinese in college.
Mr. Winans and Ms. Gibb added another dimension to literature and poetry. They made it seem as if you were there when the author was writing his or her piece.
Mr. Sherry and Mr. Cook took the time to share their knowledge about math, providing the right amount of push so I could accomplish my goals and never letting me give up.
I have stayed in touch with most of my classmates and continue to speak with some on a regular basis. I have been to some of their weddings and seen some become parents. They have become part of my family, and that is priceless!
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Education after Gulf Stream School
Saint Andrew's High School (Class of 2005)
Saint Andrew's High School (Class of 2005)
The George Washington University (major in International Studies and minor in Sociocultural Anthropology)
Current Career
I am the Learning and Development Manager at Cartier, where I teach all of our teams in North America about our product, history and clients. I have been with the company for nine years.
Family
My spouse, Marco, and I got married in 2013, and we have two children, Emma (age 5) and Liam (age 2).
How did your years at GSS benefit you in all of your post-graduate experiences and help make you who you are today?
My time at Gulf Stream School really helped me become the person I am today. When I came to GSS in fourth grade, I had a heavy Italian accent and was still adapting to life in the U.S.
My time at Gulf Stream School really helped me become the person I am today. When I came to GSS in fourth grade, I had a heavy Italian accent and was still adapting to life in the U.S.
I had just moved to Delray Beach and transferred from Palm Beach Day School. I made incredible friends from the first day and was able to really discover what I was passionate about.
Academically, I was introduced to incredible literature and learned how to overcome my fear of math. I was also able to learn about different time periods and parts of the world in history class.
This all set me up for success not only based on the subject matter, but because my teachers and peers gave me the courage to push myself outside of my comfort zone.
Who was your favorite teacher(s) and/or what was your favorite subject(s)?
This is a difficult question, as so many teachers made such an impact in my life.
This is a difficult question, as so many teachers made such an impact in my life.
Mr. Wilson’s history class was something I always looked forward to. He taught me how to be disciplined, thorough and curious. He is the reason I chose to major in International Studies when I went to college.
Mrs. Voight taught me to love Latin and continued to spark my curiosity of learning new languages such as French, Spanish and some Chinese in college.
Mr. Winans and Ms. Gibb added another dimension to literature and poetry. They made it seem as if you were there when the author was writing his or her piece.
Mr. Sherry and Mr. Cook took the time to share their knowledge about math, providing the right amount of push so I could accomplish my goals and never letting me give up.
Any special experiences, memories or quotes?
The relationships I made at GSS are what I hold most dearly. All my siblings — Nicolo Ragazzi, Daniel Young, Jack Young and Andrew Young — went to Gulf Stream, and I was always happy to go back to campus to see everyone.
The relationships I made at GSS are what I hold most dearly. All my siblings — Nicolo Ragazzi, Daniel Young, Jack Young and Andrew Young — went to Gulf Stream, and I was always happy to go back to campus to see everyone.
I have stayed in touch with most of my classmates and continue to speak with some on a regular basis. I have been to some of their weddings and seen some become parents. They have become part of my family, and that is priceless!
Main Campus: PK4 - Gr. 8
Gulf Stream Campus
3600 Gulf Stream Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Phone: 561.276.5225 Fax: 561.276.7115
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Phone: 561.276.5225 Fax: 561.276.7115
DBC: PK1, PK2 & PK3
Delray Beach Campus
2515 North Swinton AvenueDelray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: 561.278.7735
