Bonnie Yoder

Bonnie Yoder is an Instructor in the Department of Early, Elementary, and Reading Education at James Madison University's College of Education. Her professional experience includes seventeen years as a teacher and administrator in Rockingham County, Virginia, where she taught kindergarten, second grade, fourth grade, and served as an assistant principal. She holds a B.A. in Early Education from Eastern Mennonite University and an M.Ed. in Public School Administration from James Madison University.

Her academic focus centers on child development, educational practicum supervision, and community-school partnerships. Courses she teaches at JMU include child development across age groups, practicum experiences for teacher candidates, and courses addressing family and community engagement in education.

Dr. Yoder has no listed scientific awards or recent publications in this profile. Her professional contributions emphasize teacher preparation and experiential learning, reflected in courses like Student Teacher Supervision (ELED 690) and Advanced Field Experience in Inclusive Early Childhood Education (IECE 613).