Bonnie Benham

Bonnie Benham is an experienced education professional with a strong background in teaching and program development. Currently serving as the Education Professional Development Manager at Monterey Bay Aquarium since September 2022, Bonnie previously held multiple roles at the same institution, including Education Projects Manager and Education Projects Supervisor, where key initiatives involved partnership management and staff development. Bonnie has also worked as a Science and Math Teacher at Casa di Mir Montessori School and as the Adolescent Program Director at Montessori Academy Bangkok International School, demonstrating a commitment to innovative educational approaches. Bonnie began a career in education with positions ranging from Integrated Science Teacher at Watsonville High School to teaching in the U.S. Peace Corps in Ghana. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration from Middlebury Institute of International Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UC San Diego.