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.