Dr. Bonnie Walker
I am an international resident having lived in Toronto (Canada), Michigan, and presently, Central Pennsylvania. After graduating with my Bachelor’s degree from a Canadian university, I worked as a graphic artist while my husband finished his schooling. We then moved to the United States and I began my journey of obtaining a Master of Education degree. While teaching full time, I completed a Master of Science in Education from Dominican University, River Forrest, Illinois – totally online using the Blackboard Course Management System. During the summers I work for a major educational publishing company as a graphic artist/typographer. I have a passion to learn and keep up with new developments in my field as well as an uncommon drive to communicate and disseminate the knowledge gleaned. I look forward to working with Fresno Pacific CPD participants and “gleaning more knowledge."
Professional Experience: 20+ years as a Mainstream classroom teacher (K-5); 6+ years as an At-Risk K-12 Instructor; 3 years as the K-12 Student Services Coordinator; and 7+ years as an Instructor in higher education
Personal Experience: Worship team member; Teacher Mentor; Women in Ministry Leadership team member and mentor; MOST team member (supporting missionaries spiritually and emotionally); and 20+ years experience in Children's Ministries (E.g. Handbell Director, Children's Church Director, Sunday School Superintendent, Children's Choir Director, Bible Quizzing, and Children's Camp Secretary). Not one of these ministries was done independently ... I believe in being active in your church!
Scholarly Interests: Brain theory, Multiple Intelligence theory, Universal design & differentiated instruction
Honors and Awards: ASCI Scholarship (MS Ed) / Member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (BA); NBCT (Nationally Board Certified Teacher).
Publications: Academic Advising and Student Services in Continuing Education; HIS Worldview in Our Classes: Expanding Literacy and Biblical Integration in the Content Areas (ASCI Nexxus)
Recommended Reading: Anything from Peter M. Senge, David L. Cooperrider, Jennifer Bloom, Howard Gardner, or Thomas Armstrong.
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 1:6 ~ "Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
Favorite Music: Far too many to list: IE. Sanctus Real, Stellar Kart, Reliant K, Michael W. Smith, Nicole C. Mullen, Nichole Nordeman, Casting Crowns, Leeland, Steve Green, and so on
Favorite Activities: Listening to music, singing, practicing/performing in one of the worship teams at church, going to the gym, exercising outdoors, reading Historical Christian romances, rearranging the furniture in the house, cleaning, and being with friends and relatives.
Family Info: Beloved friend and husband, 2 grown daughters, and 1 cat who thinks she is a dog.
What Matters: Only what is done for God matters. THUS, never let the little things bother you so much that you forget your real mission ... Will the student you're teaching, or the parent(s) you're interacting with, or the staff/faculty member you're at logger-heads with, or whomever, be with you heaven? Are you helping or hindering them?
Pet Peeves: Improper use of your and you're by adults (that's only one of my grammar pet peeves)
What I Like About FPU: The flexibility and the wide selection of courses offered; friendly and helpful faculty and staff; online capabilities; quality instruction!