Donna was born and raised in Toronto along with her parents and three of her grandparents, so she is very Canadian! She holds a BA in English and TESL Certificate and has been in the language school industry for over 25 years. She worked as a teacher for a number of years before going into administration and is now in charge of junior programs, where she thoroughly enjoys working with teenagers from around the world. She is also the Team Leader for Cambridge examinations, Line Manager for IELTS and oversees the ESL Department.
In her youth, Donna was a Canadian Baton Twirling champion and touch football (American) player. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and travelling.