Bonnie Elconin, Kindergarten - Room 201
Dear Ladera Leopard Families,
I’m looking forward to another wonderful year here at Ladera! It will be my eighth teaching Kindergarten, a grade I really love!
My undergraduate years were at UCLA where I majored in Spanish. I did graduate work at USC, earning my elementary, secondary and adult education credentials along with a TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and a bilingual Credential in Spanish. I also have a Masters of Education in Differentiated Instruction from Graceland University. My teaching career began at an elementary school in inner city Los Angeles which I enjoyed for five years. When I got married, I moved to Honolulu, Hawaii to join my husband, Allan, and taught at a private school in Honolulu for five years. When we moved back to the mainland, we began our family. Our son Adam was born in 1984 and our daughter Alexandra, in 1986.
I began teaching for Tustin schools with the Art Resource Program in 1996 after several years of various teaching positions in South County. When the art program was ended after six years, I was thrilled to join the staff at Ladera.
When I’m not working, I have fun spending time with my family, which includes our cat Cuddles, and with friends. Other things I enjoy include reading, gardening, going to Lake Arrowhead, singing, art, and theater.
I know we’ll have a great time learning, so come ready to participate in lots of activities and discussions. Welcome new Wonderful Wizards of 2011-2012!
Mrs. Bonnie Elconin
Kindergarten Teacher
Ladera Elementary School
714.730.7505