EAST LIVERPOOL - Barbara A. Bonnell, 64 of Broadview Circle, East Liverpool died at Cleveland Clinic on Thursday, July 14, 2011 following complications from surgery. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on March 31, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Glenn W. and Mabel V. (McComas) Hall.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Gary D. Bonnell as well as many loving friends.
Barbara graduated from East Liverpool High School as an honor student in 1965 and was a member of the First Church of Christ Disciples where she was the pianist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with a major in Elementary Education in1969 and her Master of Arts Degree with specialization in Science and Social Studies in 1974, both from The Ohio State University. From 1971 to 1994, she did Post-graduate Coursework, and completed 80 semester hours in Administration/Supervision, Gifted Education, Elementary Education and Marine Sciences.
From August 1970 to June 1973, she was an Elementary Teacher and from August 1974 to June 1975 she was a Teacher of the Gifted Extended Learning Program in the Orange Unified School District in Orange, CA. From August 1976 to June 1980 Barb worked as a Teacher of the Gifted in Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 in East Petersburg, PA.
From August 1980 to 1998, she was Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Students at the Jefferson County Educational Service Center in Steubenville, OH where she diligently worked to incorporate Gifted Education into the Ohio Valley. During this time, she was also instrumental in starting and maintaining Gifted Programs throughout the area. She developed and directed Jefferson County Academic League and Tournament which involved a minimum of eight high schools; Co-developed regional spelling bees involving five school districts and the Herald Star newspaper; assisted with development and planning of the Odyssey of the Mind competition in Jefferson County and was a member of the Governing Board for Region 11.
In August 1998 through December 2003, she was the Director of Special Programs for the East Liverpool City Schools. During her tenure as Special Programs Director, total grant dollars increased from $1.8 million to approximately $4 million. Annual on-site reviews conducted by the state, found all programs in total compliance with state and federal guidelines.
From 2004 until the present, Barbara has been the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Education Service Center where she organized the High School Academic Competition and organized the Licking County Quiz Bowl Tournament. She was a strong advocate for Gifted Children. Serving as Gifted Coordinator for Central Ohio she was instrumental in organizing the high school mentorship luncheon. During this time, Barbara served the school districts of Licking Heights, Licking Valley and Northridge.
Her professional activities and affiliations are: Ohio Academic Competition 1984-1995 (Developed and implemented the OAC Program with three other county coordinators of the gifted. This program involves 600 Ohio high schools in local, regional and state competitions. Coordinated and directed Northeast Ohio Regional Tournament and served as OAC treasurer and coordinated the state tournament); 1988-1990 Advisory Board Member for the Franciscan University of Steubenville Education Department; 1997-1998 Chairperson for area coordinators and Gifted Education Teacher Regional Meetings; 1985-1990 Jefferson County Education Advisory Council Member; Ohio Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs; Buckeye Association of School Administrators; Charter Member of Consortium of Ohio Coordinators for the Gifted; Ohio Association for Gifted Children and Council for Exceptional Children.
Burial will follow in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Gary D. Bonnell as well as many loving friends.
Barbara graduated from East Liverpool High School as an honor student in 1965 and was a member of the First Church of Christ Disciples where she was the pianist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with a major in Elementary Education in1969 and her Master of Arts Degree with specialization in Science and Social Studies in 1974, both from The Ohio State University. From 1971 to 1994, she did Post-graduate Coursework, and completed 80 semester hours in Administration/Supervision, Gifted Education, Elementary Education and Marine Sciences.
From August 1970 to June 1973, she was an Elementary Teacher and from August 1974 to June 1975 she was a Teacher of the Gifted Extended Learning Program in the Orange Unified School District in Orange, CA. From August 1976 to June 1980 Barb worked as a Teacher of the Gifted in Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 in East Petersburg, PA.
From August 1980 to 1998, she was Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Students at the Jefferson County Educational Service Center in Steubenville, OH where she diligently worked to incorporate Gifted Education into the Ohio Valley. During this time, she was also instrumental in starting and maintaining Gifted Programs throughout the area. She developed and directed Jefferson County Academic League and Tournament which involved a minimum of eight high schools; Co-developed regional spelling bees involving five school districts and the Herald Star newspaper; assisted with development and planning of the Odyssey of the Mind competition in Jefferson County and was a member of the Governing Board for Region 11.
In August 1998 through December 2003, she was the Director of Special Programs for the East Liverpool City Schools. During her tenure as Special Programs Director, total grant dollars increased from $1.8 million to approximately $4 million. Annual on-site reviews conducted by the state, found all programs in total compliance with state and federal guidelines.
From 2004 until the present, Barbara has been the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Education Service Center where she organized the High School Academic Competition and organized the Licking County Quiz Bowl Tournament. She was a strong advocate for Gifted Children. Serving as Gifted Coordinator for Central Ohio she was instrumental in organizing the high school mentorship luncheon. During this time, Barbara served the school districts of Licking Heights, Licking Valley and Northridge.
Her professional activities and affiliations are: Ohio Academic Competition 1984-1995 (Developed and implemented the OAC Program with three other county coordinators of the gifted. This program involves 600 Ohio high schools in local, regional and state competitions. Coordinated and directed Northeast Ohio Regional Tournament and served as OAC treasurer and coordinated the state tournament); 1988-1990 Advisory Board Member for the Franciscan University of Steubenville Education Department; 1997-1998 Chairperson for area coordinators and Gifted Education Teacher Regional Meetings; 1985-1990 Jefferson County Education Advisory Council Member; Ohio Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs; Buckeye Association of School Administrators; Charter Member of Consortium of Ohio Coordinators for the Gifted; Ohio Association for Gifted Children and Council for Exceptional Children.
Burial will follow in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
EAST LIVERPOOL - Barbara A. Bonnell, 64 of Broadview Circle, East Liverpool died at Cleveland Clinic on Thursday, July 14, 2011 following complications from surgery. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on March 31, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Glenn W. and Mabel V. (McComas) Hall.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Gary D. Bonnell as well as many loving friends.
Barbara graduated from East Liverpool High School as an honor student in 1965 and was a member of the First Church of Christ Disciples where she was the pianist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with a major in Elementary Education in1969 and her Master of Arts Degree with specialization in Science and Social Studies in 1974, both from The Ohio State University. From 1971 to 1994, she did Post-graduate Coursework, and completed 80 semester hours in Administration/Supervision, Gifted Education, Elementary Education and Marine Sciences.
From August 1970 to June 1973, she was an Elementary Teacher and from August 1974 to June 1975 she was a Teacher of the Gifted Extended Learning Program in the Orange Unified School District in Orange, CA. From August 1976 to June 1980 Barb worked as a Teacher of the Gifted in Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 in East Petersburg, PA.
From August 1980 to 1998, she was Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Students at the Jefferson County Educational Service Center in Steubenville, OH where she diligently worked to incorporate Gifted Education into the Ohio Valley. During this time, she was also instrumental in starting and maintaining Gifted Programs throughout the area. She developed and directed Jefferson County Academic League and Tournament which involved a minimum of eight high schools; Co-developed regional spelling bees involving five school districts and the Herald Star newspaper; assisted with development and planning of the Odyssey of the Mind competition in Jefferson County and was a member of the Governing Board for Region 11.
In August 1998 through December 2003, she was the Director of Special Programs for the East Liverpool City Schools. During her tenure as Special Programs Director, total grant dollars increased from $1.8 million to approximately $4 million. Annual on-site reviews conducted by the state, found all programs in total compliance with state and federal guidelines.
From 2004 until the present, Barbara has been the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Education Service Center where she organized the High School Academic Competition and organized the Licking County Quiz Bowl Tournament. She was a strong advocate for Gifted Children. Serving as Gifted Coordinator for Central Ohio she was instrumental in organizing the high school mentorship luncheon. During this time, Barbara served the school districts of Licking Heights, Licking Valley and Northridge.
Her professional activities and affiliations are: Ohio Academic Competition 1984-1995 (Developed and implemented the OAC Program with three other county coordinators of the gifted. This program involves 600 Ohio high schools in local, regional and state competitions. Coordinated and directed Northeast Ohio Regional Tournament and served as OAC treasurer and coordinated the state tournament); 1988-1990 Advisory Board Member for the Franciscan University of Steubenville Education Department; 1997-1998 Chairperson for area coordinators and Gifted Education Teacher Regional Meetings; 1985-1990 Jefferson County Education Advisory Council Member; Ohio Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs; Buckeye Association of School Administrators; Charter Member of Consortium of Ohio Coordinators for the Gifted; Ohio Association for Gifted Children and Council for Exceptional Children.
Burial will follow in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Gary D. Bonnell as well as many loving friends.
Barbara graduated from East Liverpool High School as an honor student in 1965 and was a member of the First Church of Christ Disciples where she was the pianist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with a major in Elementary Education in1969 and her Master of Arts Degree with specialization in Science and Social Studies in 1974, both from The Ohio State University. From 1971 to 1994, she did Post-graduate Coursework, and completed 80 semester hours in Administration/Supervision, Gifted Education, Elementary Education and Marine Sciences.
From August 1970 to June 1973, she was an Elementary Teacher and from August 1974 to June 1975 she was a Teacher of the Gifted Extended Learning Program in the Orange Unified School District in Orange, CA. From August 1976 to June 1980 Barb worked as a Teacher of the Gifted in Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 in East Petersburg, PA.
From August 1980 to 1998, she was Coordinator of Gifted and Talented Students at the Jefferson County Educational Service Center in Steubenville, OH where she diligently worked to incorporate Gifted Education into the Ohio Valley. During this time, she was also instrumental in starting and maintaining Gifted Programs throughout the area. She developed and directed Jefferson County Academic League and Tournament which involved a minimum of eight high schools; Co-developed regional spelling bees involving five school districts and the Herald Star newspaper; assisted with development and planning of the Odyssey of the Mind competition in Jefferson County and was a member of the Governing Board for Region 11.
In August 1998 through December 2003, she was the Director of Special Programs for the East Liverpool City Schools. During her tenure as Special Programs Director, total grant dollars increased from $1.8 million to approximately $4 million. Annual on-site reviews conducted by the state, found all programs in total compliance with state and federal guidelines.
From 2004 until the present, Barbara has been the Gifted Coordinator for the Licking County Education Service Center where she organized the High School Academic Competition and organized the Licking County Quiz Bowl Tournament. She was a strong advocate for Gifted Children. Serving as Gifted Coordinator for Central Ohio she was instrumental in organizing the high school mentorship luncheon. During this time, Barbara served the school districts of Licking Heights, Licking Valley and Northridge.
Her professional activities and affiliations are: Ohio Academic Competition 1984-1995 (Developed and implemented the OAC Program with three other county coordinators of the gifted. This program involves 600 Ohio high schools in local, regional and state competitions. Coordinated and directed Northeast Ohio Regional Tournament and served as OAC treasurer and coordinated the state tournament); 1988-1990 Advisory Board Member for the Franciscan University of Steubenville Education Department; 1997-1998 Chairperson for area coordinators and Gifted Education Teacher Regional Meetings; 1985-1990 Jefferson County Education Advisory Council Member; Ohio Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs; Buckeye Association of School Administrators; Charter Member of Consortium of Ohio Coordinators for the Gifted; Ohio Association for Gifted Children and Council for Exceptional Children.
Burial will follow in Columbiana County Memorial Park.
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