Norma Bonney, EdD, MEd, BS

Director/Instructional Design & Education Consultant @ Sentara College of Health Sciences

About

I am an education leader with over 20 years of experience spanning higher education and K–12, recently earning my Doctor of Education in Adult Education. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about improving teaching and learning by combining instructional strategy, faculty development, and program assessment with forward-thinking innovation. At Sentara College of Health Sciences, I direct the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, where I design faculty development initiatives, integrate new technologies and AI tools, and partner with leadership to ensure accreditation readiness. My work has expanded faculty training participation by 45%, streamlined program assessment across 15+ academic programs, and supported curriculum alignment for more than 100 course syllabi. Before transitioning to higher education, I spent nearly two decades in Virginia Beach City Public Schools as a teacher, mathematics specialist, and instructional coach. There, I spearheaded curriculum development for Algebra II/Trigonometry and AP Statistics, leading to a 60% increase in student achievement on standardized tests. I also supported teacher growth through coaching, co-teaching, and professional learning communities. I thrive at the intersection of vision and execution—taking ambitious academic goals and translating them into actionable initiatives that improve faculty effectiveness and student success. I am now excited to continue using my expertise in curriculum design, instructional innovation, and program strategy to support mission-driven institutions in achieving transformational results.

Country

United States

City

Chesapeake

Industry

Education Management

Skill

Higher Education Leadership, Distance Learning, Project Leadership, Professional Development Programs, Collaborative Problem Solving, Technology Adoption, Mathematics Education, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Educational Technology Integration, Regulatory Compliance, Accreditation, Program Assessment, Faculty Development, Analytical Skills, Workload Prioritization, Safeguarding, Quantitative Research

Experience

Director/Instructional Design & Education Consultant

Sentara College of Health Sciences

2020-2 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

Chesapeake, VA

𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: •Lead the General Education Assessment Committee, directing development, deployment, and evaluation of GE measurement tools to ensure effective data collection, analysis, and reporting. •Partner with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to design and deliver training for program coordinators on annual assessment processes, accreditation and compliance requirements, and data-driven reporting. •Provide ongoing consultation to program coordinators, ensuring consistent implementation of program assessment and alignment with institutional effectiveness standards. •Design and facilitate faculty professional development workshops to enhance instructional quality, assessment literacy, and data-informed decision-making. •Spearhead the adoption and integration of educational technologies and distance learning tools, ensuring compliance with State Department of Education and accreditation requirements. •Collaborate with curriculum committees to develop learning outcomes and rubrics that align with accreditation standards and improve instructional consistency. •Manage departmental operations, including budget planning and resource allocation, ensuring effective use of funds to support faculty development and instructional innovation. •Serve as a thought leader in program assessment and accreditation readiness, leveraging doctoral research expertise to advance institutional effectiveness. •Lead cross-functional teams across K–12 and higher education settings, aligning curriculum, faculty development, and assessment initiatives to improve student success and institutional outcomes.

Math Instructional Specialist | Mathematics Specialist | Teacher

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

1999-8 - 2020-1 · 20 yrs 6 mos

Virginia Beach, VA

I taught Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, AP Statistics, and online mathematics courses, directly impacting more than 350 students annually. I also directed district-wide curriculum development for Algebra II/Trigonometry and AP Statistics, driving a 60% improvement in standardized assessment performance. 𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: •Integrated instructional technology tools (graphing calculators, interactive whiteboards, Blackboard, D2L, Schoology) to increase engagement and learning outcomes. •Served as an instructional coach, enhancing teacher performance through targeted coaching, co-teaching, and best practice training. •Chaired curriculum writing committees and facilitated professional learning communities to align instructional practices and promote continuous improvement.