Bonita Elizabeth Mercurio

M.A. Ed- Elementary Education Gardner-Webb University

  NBPTS  Early Childhood Generalist

B.A-Elementary Education Warren-Wilson College

Bonita Mercurio has been teaching in McDowell County Schools since 2003. In her 17 year career, she has taught: pre-school second, fourth, and fifth grades. She graduated from Warren Wilson College in 2002, with a BA in Elementary Education. In 2008, she earned her National Boards for Professional Teaching Standards, and renewed her certification in 2018. In 2013, she earned her Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Gardner-Webb University. She has coached the Leaders on Track and Girls on the Run running club since 2007. She is currently serving in the roll of Lead Teacher for Old Fort Elementary School. She is married to Andrew Mercurio. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time camping, hiking, and having fun with their two children: Audrey and Cooper.

Mission Statement:

"I am a mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, team member, and coach. I am privileged to have the title teacher. Each day,  I am grateful for the opportunity to learn with my students and colleagues through problem-solving, discussion, risk-taking, and real-world application. I strive to provide a fun-loving, engaging, and challenging learning environment. I believe each child brings gifts and talents to our learning community. My hope as an educator is to help students unlock their potential, surpass their goals, and achieve their dreams. In all I do, I strive to do what is positive, fair, and what is right. I intend to do so by spreading joy, and being part of the solution. I am here because of my passion to be a difference-maker in the lives of my students, and ultimately a difference-maker in our world."

-Bonita Mercurio

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”-  Mahatma Gandhi