Professional Bio

Leonisa Ardizzone started her education career as a middle & high school science teacher working with high-risk youth in Seattle, Ithaca (NY), and New York City. She holds an B.A in Biology from Ithaca College, an M.Ed. in Science Education from Western Washington University, and an Ed.D. in International Educational Development (Peace Education concentration) from Columbia University’s, Teachers College. Leonisa was a faculty member in science education at Adelphi University (for three years) and Fordham University (for two years) before taking her position as Executive Director of the Salvadori Center in 2006. Leonisa publishes and presents regularly and last year released Gettin’ My Word Out: Voices of Urban Youth Activists (SUNY Press).

Planned Conference Participation

Attending :: ISE PI Summit 2008
25 - 26 July 2008