Bobbi MacDonald

Bobbi Macdonald Bobbi has a account Doctoral Candidate, Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) Former Executive Director of City Neighbors Foundation. Cambridge, Massachusetts 500+ connections Contact info Harvard University Graduate School of Education University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign About What would it take for every student to be Known, Loved, and Inspired? The City Neighbors Foundation is dedicated to the transformation of public education in Baltimore City, and provides professional development for teachers and schools. We operate three public charter schools serving over 800 students in Baltimore. Changemaker Spotlight: Bobbi Macdonald, City Neighbors Foundation Changemaker Spotlight: Bobbi Macdonald, City Neighbors Foundation Activity 2,134 followers No alt text provided for this image Great Thoughts! Bobbi shared this 1 Like See all Experience Harvard University Graduate School of Education Doctoral Candidate Company NameHarvard University Graduate School of Education Dates EmployedJul 2018 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos LocationCambridge, Massachusetts Three-year, multidisciplinary Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) Program Annie E. Casey Foundation Casey Fellow Company NameAnnie E. Casey Foundation Dates EmployedJan 2013 – Present Employment Duration6 yrs 8 mos Education Reimagined Advisory Board Company NameEducation Reimagined Dates Employed2013 – Present Employment Duration6 yrs City Neighbors Foundation Executive Director Company NameCity Neighbors Foundation Dates EmployedSep 2003 – Mar 2018 Employment Duration14 yrs 7 mos LocationBaltimore, Maryland The City Neighbors Foundation operates and supports the three City Neighbors schools serving over 850 students K-12. As Executive Director I gained experience in governance, school design, advocacy, coalition building, fundraising, curriculum and assessment, hiring, professional development for teachers, and family engagement. City Neighbors F... See more The Leadership - Greater Baltimore Committee GBC Leadership Program Company NameThe Leadership - Greater Baltimore Committee Dates EmployedOct 2011 – Oct 2012 Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo LocationBaltimore, MD Year long leadership program by the Greater Baltimore Committee filled with seminars, discussions, tours of local programs, weekend retreats and meetings with some of the region’s most influential leaders. Program participants come to know their community, themselves and each other – in many ways understanding the city from a complet... See more City Neighbors Charter School Co Founder and President Company NameCity Neighbors Charter School Dates EmployedSep 2003 – May 2008 Employment Duration4 yrs 9 mos Founded (along with 16 families) City Neighbors Charter School, Inc. (CNCS), Baltimore City’s first public charter school applicant. Led grassroots effort to win decision for charter schools in Baltimore City (2004), lifting the cap on charter schools. Co - founded Coalition for Baltimore Charter Schools (CBCS) to give unity to the voice of charter schools in ... See more Head Start Language Enhancement Initiative Company NameHead Start Dates EmployedAug 1996 – Aug 1999 Employment Duration3 yrs 1 mo LocationBaltimore, MD Center for Young Children Lab School University of MD Early childhood educator, Kindergarten teacher Company NameCenter for Young Children Lab School University of MD Dates EmployedAug 1993 – Aug 1995 Employment Duration2 yrs 1 mo LocationCollege Park, MD Lead experimental kindergarten classroom of 17 children. Devised and implemented an emergent curriculum with an emphasis on reading, writing, and mathematics. Develop IEPs and work with specialists to facilitate implementation. Worked closely with bilingual families to promote communication and involvement between the school and home. Supe... See more Show fewer experiences Education University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Degree NameBachelors of Science Field Of StudyHuman Development and Family Ecology University of Maryland College Park University of Maryland College Park Degree NameMaster of Arts Field Of StudyCurriculum and Instruction Activities and Societies: Teacher at the Center for Young Children Lab School.