Bonny Cannon
Educator
South Fulton,TN
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in working with young adults with special needs and talent for navigating challenges. Brings experience from corporate employment to leverage skills in organization, training, and program development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agriculture Teacher
Lake County High School
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Inspired and engaged students in Agriscience, Plant and Soil Science, and Greenhouse Management, fostering hands-on learning and critical thinking skills in future agricultural leaders.
- Mentored and guided FFA members as an Advisor, leading to increased participation in annual events and fostering a strong community focused on leadership and agricultural education.
- Managed greenhouse operations while orchestrating the annual spring plant sale, boosting community engagement and generating over $3,000 in sales through strategic marketing and event coordination.
- Mentored and supervised Work Based Learning students, enhancing their skills by running our greenhouse or serving as classroom assistant.
Career Coach
Dresden High School
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Successfully implemented YouScience for all students at Dresden High School, enhancing career exploration and student engagement in personal development.
- Supported the Guidance Counselor in guiding senior students through their Tennessee Promise application process, ensuring a 100% completion rate.
- Collaborated with a dynamic team of Career Coaches to successfully launch and guide the Career Coach Program in Weakley County.
- Guided over 20 Work-Based Learning students, enhancing their skills and encouraging innovative project ideas.
Agriculture Teacher
Carter High School, Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Taught Agriscience and Horticulture at a separate special education only high school.
- Customized traditional curriculum to fit the special needs of students from levels of ID-MILD to ID-Severe.
- Served on the School Improvement Team for two years and served as Secretary of the SIT one year.
- Elected Teacher of the Year at Carter High School for the 20-21 School Year.
- Trained 15+ teachers on innovative tech tools, enhancing digital integration in the classroom during the 2020-2021 school year.
- Co-led the District wide Agriculture teacher PLT for the 21-22 School Year.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Agricultural Extension Education
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 01.1995 - 01.1999
Skills
Specialized techniques for supporting learning disabilities
Data-informed decision making
Sensory integration techniques
Strategic transition planning
Effective team collaboration
Clear interpersonal communication
Proactive self-starter
Team-oriented leadership
Certification
Certified in Agricultural Education 6-12, State of Tennessee
Timeline
Agriculture Teacher
Lake County High School
01.2024 - 06.2025
Career Coach
Dresden High School
08.2023 - 12.2024
Agriculture Teacher
Carter High School, Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelors of Science - Agricultural Extension Education
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
01.1995 - 01.1999
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