Donna Elder

ECD Preschool Teacher

by Donna Elder

January 19, 2009

Hello! I have been teaching the Early Childhood Disability Preschool at Sabetha Elementary since 1993. I live in Seneca with my husband, Greg. We have 4 children, Zach, Annie, Abe and Emma. When I am not teaching, I enjoy watching movies, gardening, working out and playing games.

Education:

B.S. in Elementary Education from Kansas State University, 1986

M.S. in Special Education from Pittsburg State University, 1991

24-credit hour autism program from University of Kansas Medical Center, 1996-98

Work Experience:

Manhattan Catholic Schools, taught kindergarten, 3rd and 4th grades, 1986-90

Residential Treatment Center (day school for juvenile delinquents), paraprofessional, 1990

Graduate Assistant for Pittsburg State University, 1991

Olathe Public Schools, Special Education Resource Teacher at Head Start, 1992-93

Holton Special Education Cooperative, ECD Preschool Teacher, 1993 to present