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Education

• PH. D. – Walden University, Minneapolis, MN; Education/Ed Technology (2016)
• M. A. – William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS; Masters Art of Teaching (2001)
• B. A. – University of Southern Miss, Hattiesburg, MS; Radio, TV, Film/Broadcast Journalism (1993)

Professional Publications/Presentations

• NNSTOY Blogger - 2021
• Teacher Leadership Benefits Teachers and Students; The Power of Teachers' Decisions: A Direct Message to All Teacher; Surviving the Pressure of Learning during a Pandemic
• “Effective Lesson Planning” Elevate Teachers Conference, Jackson, MS 2019
• “Teachers Leading through National Board Certification” Panel presentation with other STOYs, Teachers Leading Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 2018
• “Teacher Education Roundup” Keynote William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS 2018
• “The TEA on Teacher Leadership” Workshop presenter, Elevate Teachers Conference, Jackson, MS, 2018
• Donaldson, S. (2016). "Web 2.0 and Communities of practice: Bridging the gap in novice teacher training." Dissertation. Walden University.
• “LMC Milken Fellow Unsung Hero Project-based Learning” Panel LMC with Milken Fellows, Kansas City, KS, 2015
• Donaldson, S. (2014). Donaldson: Invest more in our teachers. Clarion Ledger.
• Donaldson, S. (2008). Psalm 23: Wonders of God's Love. Maitland, FL: Xulon Press

Professional Experiences, Membership and Service

• Make-A-Wish Ambassador 2021
• Golden Key International Honor Society (Present - 2016)
• National Network of State Teachers of the Year (Present-2010)
  • Best Practice in Social Justice Webinar Series Host (2019)
• National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
  • Bureau of Indian Educator (BIE) NB Support Faculty (2019)
  • MS NBCT Network Executive Committee (Present - 2018)
  • NB NAME Network Board Member (2020 - Present)
• National Association of Education (NEA) (2000 - Present)
  • NEA/Center for Teacher Quality/NBPTS, Teacher Leadership Initiative State Virtual Coach

Personal/Professional Vision Statement

• Teaching is a spiritual calling. I desire is to fulfill God’s purpose in my career in the following ways:
  • Support preservice, early career, and veteran educators to improve teaching practice for effective student outcomes
  • Mentor professional teachers in the area of teacher leadership through National Board Certification