Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership roles and Professional Experiences
Certification
Additional research studies
Dissertation
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Bonnie Palmer

Bonnie Palmer

Longmont,CO

Summary

Results-driven educator with a strong track record in leadership, teacher development, and problem-solving. Expert in design education, experiential learning, and innovative program design. Known for leading successful STEM teams and achieving outstanding regional competition results. Dedicated to holistic student development through arts and design integration in the curriculum. Skilled in project-based learning to boost creativity and critical thinking. Experienced in guiding the use of AI platforms for research and prompt improvement.

Work History

STEM/Makerspace/6th-grade Science Teacher

Coal Ridge Middle School
01.2019 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a STEM program integrating social and emotional development, enhancing academic excellence across grades.
  • Secured over $15,000 in grants, including funding from the OtterCares Foundation, to support innovative projects and a social entrepreneurship course for 8th graders.
  • Fostered core teacher collaboration by leading interdisciplinary projects and mentoring new staff members.

Instructional Technology Coach/Technology Teacher

Erie Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Designed and delivered professional development on instructional technology, supporting curriculum integration and technology use in classrooms.
  • Created an iPad distribution plan and an online setup course, enhancing technological access and support for students and parents.
  • Collaborated with core teachers to integrate technology effectively into various subject areas.

5th-grade Teacher Science and Math/GT Coordinator-Instructor

Federal Heights Elementary
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Coordinated the gifted and talented program, providing advanced instructional strategies and support for high-achieving students.
  • Led core teacher collaboration initiatives to align science and math curricula with school-wide goals and standards.

Elementary Teacher Librarian

Federal Heights Elementary
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Implemented library programs that supported academic growth and fostered a love for reading among elementary students.
  • Collaborated with teachers to integrate library resources into classroom instruction.

Middle School Teacher Librarian

Northglenn Middle School
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Developed and managed library programs to enhance student engagement and academic achievement.
  • Worked with core teachers to support curriculum development and instructional strategies through library resources.

Education

Ed.D. - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado
12.2023

M.A. - Instructional Technology/Library Media

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, Nebraska
12.2007

B.S - Special Education K-12

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, Nebraska
12.1992

Skills

  • Collaborative learning
  • Cross-curricular Connections
  • Project-based learning
  • Assessment Strategies
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Environmental education
  • STEM Programs
  • Curriculum Development
  • Technology Integration
  • New Teacher Mentor
  • IEP Progress Tracking
  • Effective Communication
  • Team building
  • Goal Setting
  • Continuous Improvement

Leadership roles and Professional Experiences

Leadership and Professional Experiences

  • Leadership Roles: Directed and participated in leadership teams, faculty advisory committees, and school improvement initiatives. Provided mentorship and support to new teachers.
  • Instructional Coaching: Delivered weekly professional development sessions on instructional technology. Assisted with curriculum integration and iPad usage in middle school classrooms.
  • Technology Coaching: Developed and executed an iPad distribution plan and created an online setup course. Managed a student tech support team to assist with technology troubleshooting.
  • Grant Writing: Secured over $15,000 in grants from the St. Vrain Education Foundation and OtterCares Foundation. Sponsored robotics and STEM competition teams and oversaw the Innovation Center Mentor Project Team.
  • Presentations and Professional Development: Designed and delivered professional development sessions on instructional technology and 1:1 iPad implementation. Presented at the 2016 ISTE conference on integrating engineering design into curricula as an Ignite presenter.

Certification

  • Special Education K-12
  • Instructional Technology and Library Media
  • Elementary Education
  • Gifted and Talented Education
  • Administration

Additional research studies

  • Teacher Perceptions on Implementing 1:1 iPad Initiatives: A Qualitative Study
  • Choosing Innovation: Exploring Characteristics of Teachers in Innovative Classrooms
  • The Culture of VEX robotics - (Winner of the Hutchinson-Lahman Research Award - UNC)

Dissertation

Characteristics of STEM Mentoring Relationship Practices in Secondary Education Settings: A Case Study of a Secondary Education Mentoring Program.

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