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Jonnie Cardinale
| Email: | jonnie [dot] cardinale [at] gmail [dot] com |
| Phone: | 831-234-8796 (primary) |
| Address: | Santa Cruz, CA |
| Years with HWT: | 8 |
| Biography: | Jonnie Cardinale is a 1st grade teacher at Gateway School and owner of Natural Bridges Children's Center in Santa Cruz California. She spends time helping the Pre-K-4th grade students become confident in their writing. She has degrees in Early Childhood Education and holds specializations in Children's Literacy and Curriculum Planning. Jonnie is Level 1 certified, a SEEDS trained literacy specialist and is the founder/owner of Inspired Learning; a Writing, Literacy, & STEAM education enrichment program for children ages Pre-K-4th grade. She has spent 10 years with HWT and provides seasonal after school writing classes for students. She works closely with local schools and OT's, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to build optimum writing skills and to experience academic success. Her belief in each child's abilities is what guides her work. Jonnie has an extensive background working with children and families and her passion lies in the lighted eyes of a child who has experienced themselves succeeding. |