2023 Employee of the Year
2025 Consultant of the Year
Bonnie Kleffman enjoys mountain bike racing.
Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF
Program Director
Bonnie Kleffman, M.Ed., GCDF, brings a strong foundation in education, curriculum design, and career development to her role as Program Director at Access College America. With a passion for helping students discover meaningful career paths and the educational journeys that support them, Bonnie plays a central role in shaping the student experience across ACA programming.
Education
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Bachelor of Arts in English – University of Dayton
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Master of Education (English Concentration) – Converse College
Professional Certifications
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Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
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Center for Credentialing in Education
Professional Experience & Impact
Bonnie serves as the lead curriculum writer for Access College America and is the faculty lead for both the Masterclass Series and Main Essay programming. She is instrumental in designing and delivering high-impact content that helps students translate their experiences into compelling, strategic college applications.
Her background includes roles as an English teacher, AVID instructor with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and Career Specialist with Fort Mill School District. She also served as the director of a nonprofit literacy program focused on family literacy and intergenerational learning.
Bonnie has worked with an exceptionally diverse range of students, from therapeutic preschool populations to adult learners, including inmates at the Spartanburg County Jail. Her work consistently centers on unlocking potential and creating pathways to education and career success.
Leadership, Research & Recognition
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Recipient of a $2,000 grant from the Mary Black Foundation to study the impact of literacy on community health outcomes
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Presenter, South Carolina Career Development Professionals (SCCDP)
Access College America Recognition
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2023 Employee of the Year
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2025 Consultant of the Year
Personal
Bonnie is deeply passionate about both education and personal wellness. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys mountain biking, fitness instruction, hot yoga, and weightlifting. She especially values sharing these interests with her two daughters, ages 15 and 18.
“I could not have navigated the college process so effortlessly without Bonnie Kleffman. She was perfectly tailored to help me pursue my liberal arts education and never failed to provide me with the resources I needed to make it happen. When my parents urged me to try college counseling, I was hesitant, but I couldn't be happier with my experience at ACA. From their member workshops to document templates, this organization has everything an overwhelmed high school student could need. I'll be attending my top choice college in the fall and would strongly recommend giving ACA a chance; you won't be disappointed!"
Jade C. (student)