Although teaching is Mr. Ciotti's second career, it was always his first love. He has taught history, reading, drama, and dance to middle-school students in New York and Florida. He has also presented hands on educational programs for historical societies, schools, and museums, appeared in several movies including 'The Patriot' and 'Gettysburg', and scripted plus appeared in award-winning educational videos on both the Civil War and the American Revolution.