Danielle DelVecchio is Sharing the Educational Advantages She Received in Plum
MEET OUR ALUMNI : Bonnie Synclaire is Writing Her Own Story of Success
Danielle DelVecchio serves as an English teacher at Plum Senior High School . She has previously worked at O ’ Block Elementary as the Learning Support Teacher .
DelVecchio is an engaged teacher , whose contagious excitement in the classroom stems from her own love of learning . She reflects , “ My interest in education developed from a love of learning and a desire to help others . Over the years , I ’ ve seen how meaningful education can help shape lives and create opportunities . This motivates me to explore ways to make learning more engaging and inclusive , especially for our most diverse learners .”
Her time in Plum schools was formative to her passion and pursuit . She shares , “ I am a proud Plum graduate , so I would have to say [ that I learned the most from ] the amazing teachers in the district ! I had countless positive experiences as a student here and I hope to create these same opportunities for my own students .”
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Danielle DelVecchio is Sharing the Educational Advantages She Received in Plum
Now , she not only invests in current students and their education , but also ensures that future generations of Mustangs will have outstanding teachers . She shares , “ I have been helping with the Future Educators club here at the high school this year . I was a part of Future Educators when I was in high school , so it has been great getting to work with so many students who are interested in becoming teachers !”
MEET OUR ALUMNI : Bonnie Synclaire is Writing Her Own Story of Success
Plum Senior High School alumna Bonnie Synclaire ( class of 2020 ) is a college student pursuing a career in healthcare administration , yet she has not let her youth get in the way of achieving a wide array of ambitions . In addition to her academic career , Synclaire has already authored 4 books .
She was drawn to stories at an early age . She recalls , “ I ’ ve had a natural love for reading and writing . I learned to read really young and I started writing stories at age 4 . It ’ s always been a passion of mine and my favorite thing to do .”
Synclaire relishes creating the first draft of a book , as she constructs an imaginary world and assembles a cast of characters . The creative thrill of an initial draft only comes after the rigorous work to complete a manuscript . “ Writing can be a very lonely profession and ultimately very vulnerable , which people don ’ t see ,” she explains . “ You think to yourself , what if no one likes my story ? Depending on what you write , it ’ s a very personal thing . They also don ’ t see how much discipline goes into finishing a draft . Sometimes the words flow effortlessly , other times you ’ re stuck and take weeks to finish one chapter . But in the end , seeing your finished novel in your hands is definitely worth it .”
The skills required for successful writing are traits she honed while a student in the Plum Borough School District . “ My
experiences at Plum helped prepare me for my professional life in many ways . I had a lot of support from faculty both in my creative and academic endeavors , helping me become the best person possible . I also want to shout out marching band ; being on the dance team for four years helped me work on discipline , stamina , teamwork , and more ,” she shares .
Bonnie Synclaire ’ s thrillers , Rogue , Incognito , Promises We Break , and Crash and Burn , are available as ebooks on Kindle / Kindle Unlimited and paperback through her website , bonniesynclaire . com . She has a forthcoming book that will be released in February 2025 .
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