Dr. Colette O'Bannion

Dr. Colette O’Bannion has worked in preschool through university education for over 20 years, spending time as a certified blended learning elementary classroom teacher and administrator in both Silicon Valley and Orange County. Her passion is providing professional development and mentoring teachers to provide the very best they can for the students in their care, while achieving all they can as lifelong learners. The opportunity to work with pre-service teachers at Chapman University has been an absolute joy.

For 38 years, she has been active in nonprofits dedicated to youth advancement, serving on the boards of directors for Children’s Musical Theatre San Jose and Youth Focus, Inc. She is currently a member of the leadership team for Al Malaikah Shriners of Los Angeles.

Professionally, she works as a copyeditor and proofreader in educational publishing, helping create research-based curriculum and professional learning resources across all grade levels and subject areas. She also trains educators nationwide to put these resources to work in the classroom, strengthening student learning and achievement.