Dr. Jessica Bogunovich

Biography

Dr. Bogunovich has over 25 years teaching experience. She was a K-12 school teacher for 13 years in Compton, CA (inner-city Los Angeles), where she taught various grades. She was a district curriculum specialist for the English Language Development (ELD) department, middle school Math and ELD Curriculum Director, and held other administrative positions. Additionally, she wrote curricula for various entities, designed assessments, constructed pacing guides and master plans, mentored teachers in teacher induction programs and those on program improvement plans, and created professional development for teachers and leaders. She was a professional development provider and named Regional Master Teacher Leader in Math and Science through the University of California Irvine.

Currently, Dr. Bogunovich is an Associate Professor at UMass Global in the School of Education. She is the Department Chair of the Teaching and Leadership department and Program Chair of the Multiple and Single Subject Credential and MAT programs. Dr. Bogunovich is very passionate about student success and ensuring that each teacher candidate finds the same love for math and science that she has.

Dr. Bogunovich’s research interests include STEM/STEAM education, closing the achievement gap for minority students, effective strategies for English language learners, the infusion of arts education, and urban education. Outside of work, Dr. Bogunovich enjoys time with her family, three amazing grandchildren, and her Yorkie, Oscar.