"How does education in Japan impact the cultures and the norms of the Japanese society?"

As GOA’s Director of Engagement, Bonnie leads the organization’s efforts to connect and communicate with instructional leaders, professional learning leaders, students, parents/guardians, and summer‑program audiences—strengthening relationships and amplifying GOA’s impact. Prior to this role, she served as GOA’s Director of Professional Learning, designing and facilitating courses, cohorts, and programs for tens of thousands of educators worldwide.

Bonnie brings deep expertise in the education sector, having served as a school design coach, secondary school teacher, college advisor, and published author. She co‑wrote The Role of Noncognitive Skills in Student Success, a guidebook for educators, and a parent‑focused book on educational trends impacting families and students. Her writing has appeared in The Huffington Post, ParentMap, and Education Week. Bonnie lives in Seattle with her husband, two children, a spirited rescue dog, and a laid‑back tortoise.