Expertise:
Reading; Education for gifted and talented students
Hobbies/Sports:
Watercolor painting; Embroidery; Cross-stitching; Reading historical novels
Affiliations Awards:
President, Local Chapter, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International; AAUW
Career Achievements:
Ms. Donahe has so many career achievements. A few stand out. She was one of only 50 educators in the United States to be selected as a NASA educator, from 1997 to 2006. For these nine years, she learned about the Stardust Comet Program and the space station at Kennedy Air Force base. Also, since she taught at a Navaho Indian reservation school, she was selected to take a week-long seminar to learn the Navaho language.
Number Of Years In Profession:
44
Number Of Years In Current Position:
44
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, concentration, and ability to set and achieve goals.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her childhood passion for education.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Donahe taught her first five years in education in Ashley, N.D., 19 years in Abercrombie, N.D., five years at Fort Yates and 15 years at Aneth, at the Shiprock Agency.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working as a librarian; Communicating with parents; Organizing book fairs; Working with gifted children
Education Certifications:
Credentials in Secondary Education; Credentials in High School Reading; Credentials in Gifted Education; Credentials in Library Media
Awards/Honors:
Five-Time Nominee, Who's Who in Teachers; Three-Time Recipient, Employee of the Year; Who's Who in College
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Donahe hopes to spend more time with her family.