Education

Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Arizona

Bachelor of Arts Degree Social Work/Spanish 

Post Degree Certification k-8 education

Masters Degree Education-Reading 

Saguaro High School, Scottsdale, Arizona

 

 

 

Donna's first teaching position was in Torreon, Mexico teaching fourth grade to Spanish speaking students for three years.She taught preschool  for several years. Donna loved Dulce, New Mexico where she taught third grade and second grade for three years. She was thrilled when she was offered a job  at Pagosa Elementary School. She has since taught kindergarten for 17 years in this wonderful school! 

 

 

Donna has two children. Jonathan is 27 and Hayley is 24. Donna's husband Jim owns his own business, Arlie's Chimney Sweeping. She loves to garden and grow veggies and flowers! Donna LOVES to read, and always has several books on hand. She has lots of outdoor activities that keep her busy and can't wait to get outside to go down hill skiing, cross country skiing, hiking, hot springs, and rafting. Both of her children are involved in the performing arts and you will see Donna and her family often out : listening to music and attending plays and performances. Donna loves to teach kindergarten and considers it a privilege to help  young students learn new things and hopes to help students love school!