Jamie Bonkowski

Ed.D

Owner/consultant

Beyond the Horizon Education Solutions

Country or state

United States (Tennessee)

Available to

North America,

Europe,

...

City

Hermitage

Fee

Languages

English

Volunteer

Yes

Timezone

America/Chicago

Personal Details

Bio

I'm Jamie Bonkowski, an educator, consultant, and speaker with over 20 years of experience turning vision into action. As CEO of Beyond the Horizon Education Solutions, I deliver no-fluff, real-world professional development that challenges, empowers, and ignites change. I hold an Ed.D. in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success, but my greatest credential is living the work — leading classrooms, driving school improvement, and standing up for teachers and students. I believe real leadership demands courage, connection, and clarity. Through Beyond the Horizon, I help educators lead boldly, think bigger, and build schools that truly thrive.

Current position (2)

Owner/consultant

Beyond the Horizon Education Solutions

Special Education instructional Coach

Degrees (2)

Assessment, Learning, and Student Success.

Middle TN State University

2021 to 2024

Educational Administration and Organizational Leadership

Grand Canyon University

2010 to 2011

Presentations

Presentations (3)

From Burnout to Buy-In: Building Teams That Last

Strong schools are built on strong teams. This hands-on session dives into research-based strategies for building cohesive, resilient, and effective teams in education. Explore activities that promote trust, improve communication, and cultivate shared purpose. Whether your team is brand new or needs a reset, you’ll leave with tools to transform group dynamics and deepen collaboration.

The Power of No in Education: Protecting Purpose, People, and Productivity

In education, saying “yes” is often seen as noble—but it can also lead to burnout, confusion, and diminished impact. This session empowers leaders to embrace the strategic power of “no.” Learn how boundary-setting can sharpen focus, increase trust, and preserve energy for what truly matters. Attendees will leave with real-world strategies, reflection tools, and communication tips for saying no with confidence and clarity.

Distributed Leadership Without the Weight: Empowering Without Overloading

When done right, distributed leadership builds capacity and strengthens culture. When done wrong, it overwhelms your best people. This session offers a playbook for sharing leadership in a way that uplifts, not exhausts. Learn how to identify the right people, provide the right supports, and create structures that foster leadership at every level—without putting an extra burden on teachers.

Past talks (4)

Distributed Leadership in Schools

SITE Conference

New Orleans, LA

March 12, 2024

Think, Pair, Share with Intention

NCTE

Columbus, Ohio

November 23, 2024

Creating a Teacher Support System

SEL Conference

Nashville, TN

June 20, 2020

What Makes a Team

ASCD Conference

San Antonio , TX

July 1, 2025

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Expertise (13)

Education

Leadership

Other

Awards & certifications (2)

Middle School Teacher of the Year (school district)

Metro Nashville Public Schools

2019

High School Teacher of the Year (school level)

Metro Nashville Public Schools

2024

Reviews

Testimonials (1)

I expected another sit-and-get session, but Dr. Jamie Bonkowski’s workshop on Distributed Leadership was anything but. She brought high energy, meaningful interaction, and real strategies I can use.
Matthew

Why choose me?

I will work with your people to transform culture, empower leaders, and drive change