Bay View’s Education Program
Bay View’s Education Program enables students of all ages to make learning a lifelong pursuit. We host a diverse array of classes, lectures, films, group discussions, special events and performances. Educational activities begin in May and end in October, with most events scheduled during the 8-week Assembly Season from mid-June to mid-August. All classes and events are open to the public, and many are free of charge.
Curricular areas include culinary arts, health and wellness, fine arts and crafts, book clubs, current events discussion groups, kids’ classes, and our new multi-disciplinary offerings which combine two or more program areas such as Education + Performing Arts.
Note: courses may be dropped for a full refund up to three business days before the start of the first session. For art, craft, or food classes, up to seven business days before the first session.
Culinary Arts, Expanding Knowledge & Perspective, Fine Arts and Crafts, Health & Wellness
For more local adult education opportunities, please visit the North Central Michigan College Lifelong Learning website.
Instructor Resources
Bay View instructors, welcome to your resource page! Here you will find information and forms to assist you in teaching classes at the Bay View Association. To teach a class, please complete the Faculty Contract and email to the Education Director at education@bayviewassociation.org. The Director will contact you with any scheduling conflicts.
Download the contract to your desktop/device BEFORE you fill it out electronically to avoid any loss of information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lori Bolone at (231) 439-9243 or email education@bayviewassociation.org. Thank you for supporting educational programming at Bay View!
Education Director, Lori Bolone
231-439-9243 (Summer Office Line) • education@bayviewassociation.org
Lori’s love for Northern Michigan began during family boat trips from Toledo, Ohio, to Mackinac Island. After spending a summer working on the island and exploring both sides of the Mackinac Bridge, she purchased her first cottage in Harbor Springs, where she continues to reside as a summertime resident. Her son Charlie, daughters Gracie and Anna, along with their dog Lulu and cat Olive, are usually by her side.
Lori and her family have enjoyed attending Bay View events for many years, often registering for a variety of classes and activities. She has long been drawn to Bay View for its welcoming community, distinctive architecture, and the charm of its preserved, simple cottage lifestyle.
Professionally, Lori serves as a school principal at an urban elementary school in Toledo. Previously, she taught high school English for Anthony Wayne Schools and later transitioned to online teaching while raising her family. Over the years, Lori has also worked as a Reading Specialist, Instructional Coach, and Literacy Consultant, providing professional development and literacy support across numerous Toledo-area districts. She has presented at Ohio Department of Education and Workforce conferences as well as at professional association events.
Additionally, Lori has collaborated as a contracted curriculum specialist on grant-funded projects, partnering with university faculty on research and instructional initiatives. She holds a B.A. in English and Communications and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction—both from the University of Toledo. Lori finds great joy in her role as a school leader and looks forward to greeting her students each day.
