Bonnie Mills
About Bonnie Mills
Bonnie Mills is an instructional designer with a background in education, having taught at various institutions and held roles in program development. She advocates for learning-centered organizations and focuses on creating engaging learning experiences for adult learners.
Current Role at Ada
Bonnie Mills serves as an Instructional Designer at Ada, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on creating engaging and responsive learning experiences tailored for adult learners. Her work emphasizes the importance of learner-centered approaches, ensuring that the instructional materials meet the needs of the audience effectively.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Ada, Bonnie Mills accumulated extensive experience in the education sector. She worked as a 6th Grade Teacher at Currey Ingram Academy in Brentwood, TN, for one year from 2011 to 2012. Following this, she served as a Social Studies Education Teacher at Williamson County Schools in Franklin, TN, from 2012 to 2016, where she taught for four years. Her teaching background provides a solid foundation for her current instructional design work.
Experience at Generation Citizen
Bonnie Mills was involved with Generation Citizen in various capacities from 2016 to 2021. She began as a New York Program Associate for 11 months before advancing to the role of Manager of National Program Development, where she worked for four years. Her experience at Generation Citizen contributed to her skills in program development and educational advocacy.
Education and Qualifications
Bonnie Mills holds a Master of Education (MEd) in Learning and Design from Vanderbilt Peabody College, which she completed in 2022. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education Social Sciences from Auburn University, graduating in 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in instructional design and educational methodologies.
Advocacy and Instructional Design Philosophy
Bonnie Mills advocates for building organizations that prioritize learning and adopt people-focused approaches. She incorporates systems thinking into her instructional design practices to enhance knowledge management. Her commitment to responsive and engaging learning experiences reflects her dedication to adult education and continuous improvement in instructional strategies.