Bonnie Donlon, BS
Teaches: Writing
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About Bonnie Donlon
Mrs. Bonnie Donlon earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Literature from the University of Virginia. She taught writing at the Charlottesville Writing Center summer camp, then taught multiple subjects at The Covenant School in Charlottesville, Virginia, with Pre-K through 4th-grade students, including reading and writing in the classroom and in the after-school programs. Mrs. Donlon also co-taught with her husband for the elementary level religious education program at St. Thomas Aquinas parish.
When not teaching and grading student work, Mrs. Donlon enjoys reading, exploring the natural world with her children, and spending time with her extended family, including her sister-in-law, Mrs. Eleanor Nicholson, who is the High School Victorian Literature Instructor for Homeschool Connections. Mrs. Donlon is the Assistant Director for Middle School with the Aquinas Writing Advantage program, teaches the LIVE 6/7 Series Middle School Writing courses, and is the Middle School Assessment Coordinator.
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About Bonnie Donlon
Mrs. Donlon is a fantasy fiction writer, and she and her husband are currently writing a novel together that is set in a medieval, Celtic-inspired, magical high fantasy world for young adult readers.
When Mrs. Donlon’s son was born in 2018, the Charlottesville, Virginia, native realized the special joy found in being a mother — and she is thrilled to be able to continue to fulfill her purpose as a mother while still sharing her love of teaching and writing excellence with middle school students online in the Aquinas Writing Advantage program.
When not teaching, giving feedback and grading student work, or toting around her toddler and a diaper bag filled with books, Mrs. Donlon enjoys leisurely walks, cooking, and spending time with her extended family, including her brother and sister-in-law, Mrs. Eleanor Nicholson, who is the High School Victorian Literature Instructor for Homeschool Connections.
Mrs. Donlon teaches the LIVE 6/7 Series of Middle School courses for Homeschool Connections.
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"She makes learning fun"
Student: “Mrs. Donlon was AMAZING!!! She makes learning fun and she is always so sweet and nice. She is the best teacher ever!”
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Student: “I always love this class! You do a great job!”
"Thank you so much for everything!"
Parent: “Thank you so much for everything! [My son] is enjoying your classes and is learning!”
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Student: “Bonnie Donlon is a great teacher. I thank her for this class!”
" I am enjoying them a lot!"
Student: “Dear Mrs. Donlon, I just wanted to thank you again for the great classes and tell you that I am enjoying them a lot!”
"I had a great time learning"
Student: “I had a great time learning in this course. You are a wonderful teacher!”
"This class gave me confidence"
Student: “This class gave me confidence in my writing that I have never had before. The homework was interesting and helped me stretch my vocabulary farther than it’s ever gone before.”