All about Ms. Hammer

Hello my name is Ms. Hammer. This is my first year teaching Elementary Education. I am currently teaching computers at Girls, Inc. Last year I worked as a substitute teacher and tutor of reading and math. I have a BFA in Graphic Design from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MFA in Computer Art from the School of Visual Arts. I am also certified to teach Early Childhood Pre-K with my CDA certification and I am currently working on finishing up my teaching credentials at Manatee Community College. In the past I taught computers and production at the college level. My syllabuses can be found online at BLHteacher.

Originally from New York City and Long Island, I have also lived and worked in Los Angeles. I have now been living and working in Florida for the past four years and I consider this home. I love teaching, cycling, tennis, and watching movies. I am looking forward to getting to know your children, teaching and bringing out the best in them.  Please email me if you have any questions: bonnie@hammerized.com.

Ms. Hammer is an outgoing, friendly individual, with a New York state of mind who has a talent for bringing people and interests together with her design, illustration and management skills. Before making a career change to teaching, she has worked in the fields of banking, entertainment, special effects, retail, manufacturing, internet and consulting. She specializes in digital photography, websites and graphic design. She has produced several award-winning web sites, photographs, film effects and video games.

Clients have included: Hoveround Corporation, Glenroe Technologies, Champs Sports/Foot Locker Inc., Rick Burda Photography, Gladstone Capital, Zagat Survey, iVillage Inc., Prudential Securities, RFX Inc., Metrolight Studios, Boss Film Studios, R/GA Digital Studios, Adrenalin Entertainment, Knowledge Adventure and SimEx Digital Studios.

Feature Film credits include: Cliffhanger, Last Action Hero, Mortal Kombat, Three Wishes, Under Siege 2 and Virtuosity.

Video game credits include: Ten Pin Alley, Into the Void, Colliderz and Vampire; The Masquerade.

She has been interviewed by Thomas Becnel, Bruce Wands and Aliza Sherman and published in "Sarasota Herald Tribune", "Digital Creativity" and "Cybergrrl @ Work".

She is also the newsletter editor for a 400+ opt-in email cycle letter for the YHAMMERit?s; a bike club that she founded four years ago. She designed the clubs' cycling jersey and continues to write and send out weekly newsletters. Six times a year she publishes the Rough Draft, a printed newsletter for the Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club and also produced the club's Cycle Fest brochure too. She enjoys riding her bicycle and taking digital photographs of her adventures. Photos of her adventures can be found online.