"There is no doubt among educators that, once everything is said and done, the entire educational system revolves around one pivot: the teacher....Hence, the continuing education of the teacher remains one of the most important issues in modern education."

Founder Mario Salvadori (1907-1997)

In the spirit and practice of Mario Salvadori's educational beliefs, Salvadori Center teaches teachers to incorporate built environment concepts into all subject areas of the curriculum: mathematics, science, social studies, art, and language arts. The Center provides mentoring and professional development for teachers, and its innovative programs teach students how to solve problems, think critically, and broaden their vision of themselves and the world.

News

• Facebook - Yes, we now have a presence on Facebook. Come join us.
• New Board Members - Joseph Mizzi (President, F.J. Sciame Construction Company), Rafael Pelli (Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects), and Jonathan Resnick (Jack Resnick & Sons, Inc.) have graciously accepted our invitation to become members of the Board of Directors for the Salvadori Center. (See our current board.)
• The Link, a nationwide publication serving homeschoolers, ran an article, written Executive Director Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone, about the Salvadori Center to accompany an advertisement the Center took out in the magazine. Education through the Built Environment: "Doing Salvadori" explains the Salvadori approach to teaching and offers "Column Quest" as an example of a typical Salvadori activity.
• Annual Benefit - On May 6, 2008, at the Citigroup Center Atrium, we had the most successful benefit in the Center's history, raising over $570,000. We honored William and Harry Macklowe, NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, and the firm of Moed de Armas and Shannon Architects. To see more about the Benefit, and to make a donation, you can do so through our Contribute section.
• The Stevenson Green Roof Coalition - The Center is involved in a coalition of architects, engineers, scientists, educators, manufacturers, and builders that will turn the roof of the Stevenson Campus in the Bronx into a functioning "green roof." To read more about this, visit their website. (This will open a new window.)
• February 27, 2008 - A news story about the NSF-funded BRIDGES program (see September below) appeared in the Columbia Spectator, published at Columbia University. Enjoy.

Events

• Position Open: - The Center is currently looking for educators to work on a consultant basis in its project-based program. Read more.
• Professional Development Workshops: - The roster of 2008-2009 PD workshops have been set. Read more.
• Annual Charrette: - We held our Annual Design Charrette on June 3, 2008. Come read about it. And we're gearing up again for June 2, 2009!