B a B Ed Roger DiBattista

Roger DiBattista is a teacher, educator, mentor, and inspirational author. Diagnosed with hydrocephalus as a young boy, Roger spent most of his childhood receiving medical care, and persevering through many difficult and heartbreaking challenges throughout most of his educational career. Defying the odds and the predictions of his doctors all through his life, Roger graduated high school and attended McMaster University in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where he received an Honours...See more

Roger DiBattista is a teacher, educator, mentor, and inspirational author. Diagnosed with hydrocephalus as a young boy, Roger spent most of his childhood receiving medical care, and persevering through many difficult and heartbreaking challenges throughout most of his educational career. Defying the odds and the predictions of his doctors all through his life, Roger graduated high school and attended McMaster University in his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, where he received an Honours B.A. in French and Italian Studies in 1976, and in 1977 his Bachelor's of Education and Ontario Teachers' Certificate from Ontario Teacher Education College, Hamilton. Roger enjoyed a storied career in elementary education for 30 years and has been an inspirational figure to his students over the years, especially those with health- and disability-related barriers. See less