Curriculum Development Specialist
bonnie.dinapoli@omeresa.net
740-283-3347

In 1961, Bonnie DiNapoli began her career in education as a fourth grade teacher in Trenton, New Jersey. In the years that followed, from 1962 – 1990, she enjoyed teaching at various elementary grade levels in the state of Ohio. While the range of her teaching spanned kindergarten through grade eight, she especially enjoyed working at the early childhood level and spent most of her career teaching five and six year olds. In summary, her experience included:

1961 – 1962 Fourth Grade Teacher, Trenton City School District, New Jersey
1962 – 1963 Fifth - Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher, Bellaire Local School District
1963 – 1966 Fifth Grade Teacher, Bridgeport Exempted Village School District
1966 – 1967 Kindergarten Teacher, Buckeye Local School District
1976 – 1990 Kindergarten Teacher, Buckeye Local School District
1990 – 2000 Supervisor/Gifted Coordinator, Jefferson County Educational Service Center
2001 – 2005 Director Technology and Regional Services, JCESC

Bonnie’s educational preparation included Cadet Certification from Kent State University in 1959; a Bachelor of Science Degree from Franciscan University in 1966; a Master of Education Degree from the University of Dayton in 1980 and Gifted Validation from Kent State University in 1992.
Professional and academic memberships, assignments, honors, publications and certifications:

Current Professional and Academic Memberships:
Psi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Current Professional Assignments/Activities:
Technology Consultant for OMERESA
Pathwise Level II Trainer
Regional Initiatives

Publications:
Roeper Review, “First Person,” March, 1993

Honors:
Martha Holden Jennings Scholar

Certifications:
Permanent Teaching – Grades K-8
Provisional Supervisor