Bloomington Public Schools
Dinna Wade-Ardley has a diverse work experience. Dinna started their career in 1997 as a Diversity Coordinator at Bloomington Public Schools, where they developed and implemented a diversity plan for the district. Dinna also instructed classes for K-12 teachers interested in culturally responsive teaching strategies. In 2000, they joined Bloomington Public Schools again, this time as the Director of Educational Equity. Dinna later became the Principal and Founder of the Office of Educational Equity Leadership Academy. In 2013, they joined North Central University as an Adjunct Professor, where they had the ability to travel and establish professional relationships with cooperating schools.
Dinna Wade-Ardley completed their education with an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from Eastern New Mexico University in 1980. Prior to that, in 1978, they participated in the Upward Bound Summer Program at The University of New Mexico. Dinna later earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 1992. In 2003, they pursued a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Finally, in 2005, they obtained a K-12 Principal Licensure degree from the same university.
Bloomington Public Schools
Students are at the center of everything we do. Bloomington Public Schools empowers and prepares learners of all ages to succeed in a rapidly changing world. The district consists of 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, a K-12 online school, two early childhood centers, alternative learning programs and specialized academic programs. Preparing students for the future is no small task. Bloomington Public Schools develops personalized learning opportunities for children from birth to age 21 in a comprehensive framework known as Pathways to Career and College, guided by a Personal Growth Plan (PGP) focusing on academics, life and social skills, and career and college planning. Specialized programs include elementary and middle school Computer Science Immersion schools; Computer Science for All, offering all K-12 students opportunities for lessons in computer science, the Elements and Dimensions Academy (DA) programs for students in grades 2-8 with exceptional academic skills and DA High School STEM or humanities tracks; the Career and College Academy offers high school students college level courses in select in-demand career areas for dual college and high school credit to help meet the demand of today’s workforce. Students have many options to earn college credits in high school through concurrent enrollment, Advanced Placement, Post Secondary Enrollment Option and College in the Schools courses. Bloomington, Minnesota, United States.