Danielle Bardellini

Firefly offers social-emotional learning programs and products to schools and parents through storytelling and immersive experiences utilizing drama based therapy and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills.

• Created theater-based and expressive therapy experiences.
• Innovative learning and curriculum designer utilizing alternative methods: arts integration, experiential learning, gamification, immersive technologies and storytelling.
• Implemented learning experiences that integrate real-world challenges, simulations, and role-playing activities to provide learners with authentic and meaningful learning opportunities.
• Led the development and execution of a game-based wellness tool designed to enhance SEL in educational settings.
• Works closely with parents, therapists, school counselors, and educators to align the tool with mental health best practices.

• Led professional development sessions for educators on implementing SEL (social emotional learning) programs in classrooms.
• Facilitated experiential learning activities that model SEL practices for teachers to implement with students.
• Supported educators in applying SEL concepts to conflict resolution, student engagement, and classroom relationships

STEMful is a Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Education Organization for PreK-8.

• Pioneered an innovative approach to STEM education by integrating stories, dynamic characters, and thematic elements, transforming traditional learning experiences into engaging and immersive journeys of discovery
• Oversaw Teaching & Curriculum Development Team throughout each Project Lifecycle 
• Established Processes: developed and implemented strategies to improve program outcomes and ensure program compliance 
• Directed Project Schedules and Timelines
• Management: hired, trained supervised program staff to ensure quality service delivery
• Organized Company Database and Systems
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve program outcomes and ensure program compliance with state and federal regulations
• Collaborated with community partners, funders and other stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery

The Astronomical Society of the Pacific aimed to advance STEM literacy by serving informal educators, teachers, parents, districts and institutions. Trusted partner and collaborator: NASA, National Science Foundation, Lawrence Hall of Science, The Creativity Museum of San Francisco and more!

• Brought onboard as a creativity specialist to revolutionize science education by harnessing the power of music, theater, and dance as dynamic mediums for teaching
• Created curriculums aligned with VAPA and NGSS
• Inquiry-based learning advocate, designing programs that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and student-driven exploration
• Experienced trainer and facilitator, leading professional development workshops for educators and organizations
• Experience in psychological and cognitive Behavior Research
• Online course content creator and live e-learning facilitation

• Curriculum design for theater education, integrating performing arts with core learning objectives
• Scriptwriting and adaptation for children's theater productions
• Directing and staging performances, fostering confidence and creativity in young performers
• Inquiry-based and project-based learning approaches in arts education
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) through storytelling, role-playing, and ensemble work
• Arts integration, combining theater with literacy, history, and social studies
• Training educators and facilitators in creative teaching methods and drama-based instruction
• Event production and immersive experience design for youth theater performances
• Collaboration with schools, community organizations, and arts institutions