Teacher

Patterson Elementary School

Bonnie is a remarkable faculty member whose passion for civics and law related education shines during the planning, development, and facilitation stages of trainings.  Prior to trainings, she takes the time to develop agendas that are creative, content rich, and engaging.  Bonnie’s ability to work seamlessly with co-facilitators creates a cohesive training environment in which participants can thrive.  She is keen on creating connections with training participants in order to provide them with the support they need when implementing a new curriculum.  Bonnie has a welcoming personality and is able to create a professional training environment in which participants feel safe sharing thoughts and ideas.  She comes prepared to facilitate trainings and we can count on her to answer participant questions about the curriculum or regarding classroom implementation.  Her ability to adapt and walk participants through using online resources to enhance students’ understanding of content truly sets educators up for success.  Bonnie’s teaching experience in the classroom is a testament to her dedication to civic education and her students.  The Foundation appreciates Bonnie’s support and involvement in Foundation programs!