Dona joins the Special Education team this year as a half-time teacher/IEP case manager. She has been teaching in the Salem-Keizer School District for the past 15 years at the secondary level. 

Four years ago, Dona designed and implemented a reading program for struggling readers at Leslie Middle School. She recently completed training in the District's new Scholastic Read 180 Program, which will be used at the Community Schoolhouse this year.

Dona has a master's degree in special education and endorsements in reading and secondary social studies.