About Our School Library Media Specialist

Hi AIS Families!

My name is Erica Alterio and I am the School Library Media Specialist here at Western CT Academy for International Studies Elementary Magnet School. Our School is located in Danbury, CT. This is my 6th year at AIS and I am very excited to embark on the new school year. 

I have my Bachelor of Science in Education from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut. I also have my Master of Arts Degree in Education Technology from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. I am certified as an Elementary Teacher (K-6) and a School Library Media Specialist (K-12). 

When I am not at school I love spending time with my husband and daughter, and our two cats Luca and Tango. I also love going to Sleeping Giant State Park, Southford Falls State Park, and Kent Falls State Park to hike the trails. One of my favorite things to do is read. I love to read all different kinds of books and I have lots of books at my house. I also go to my local public library to see what books they have, which is one of the places where my love of reading started.