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Bonnie Smith
 Bonnie E. Smith is a native Daytonian. She is currently the Director of Programs for Parents Advancing Choice in Education, Inc., known as PACE. She previously served as the founding Principal of The Dayton Academy of Edison Schools Incorporated, Principal of Patterson Vocational High School, Assistant Principal of Wilbur Wright Middle School, and Curriculum Facilitator/Project Director of Greene J.R.O.T.C. Academy of the Dayton Public Schools, recognized by the state of Ohio as a Best Practices school.
Her entire professional career has been spent serving students and parents in the Dayton community. Those experiences include teaching Science and Math in Middle School, preparing adults in the ABLE program to take the G.E.D., as well as serving as a G.E.D. test administrator for Dayton Public Schools. She also served as a tutor for the Bethel Baptist Church tutorial program.
Throughout her career she has held numerous leadership positions. They include Cluster Leader, Faculty Council Chair, Mentor Teacher, and Martha Holden Jennings Scholar.
She has and continues to serve on various committees and community boards:
- Member, West Dayton Caravan Education Foundation – past
- Board Chair, School Choice Ohio - past
- Co-leader for Buckeye Trails Girl Scout Council – 12 years.
- Member, Dayton Metropolitan YMCA Board - current
- Member, Ohio Connections Academy Board - current
- Member, Camp Fire USA of Greater Dayton Board - past
- Member, Dayton Crayons to Classrooms Board – current
- Member, The Fund for Ohio’s Future Board – past
- Member, Black Alliance for Educational Options - current
- President, Sisterhood of Bethel Baptist Church – current
- Member, Catholic Education Collaborative, Curriculum Com. – current
- Member Advisory Board, Urban Child Development Resource Center, University of Dayton - current
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration, both from the University of Dayton. Through her many years of working with students and teachers, she has acquired strengths in communication, conflict management and resolution, and the ability to encourage positive self- esteem in young people and colleagues.
Her mission in life is to help individuals seek to maximize their full potential through patience, persistence, and perseverance. She is a proud member of Bethel Baptist Church for over 40 years.
Bonnie Elese Smith is married to Simeon Smith. They have two children, Jocelyn Elese and Brandon Simeon, and one grandchild Jaiden Simeon.
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