Donna Mitchell

Donna Mitchell is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at Monmouth University, specializing in methods of teaching Social Studies. A lifelong resident of Monmouth County, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in English from Monmouth University (1970). Her career spans 30 years as an educator at Asbury Park High School, where she taught Social Studies and English, served as Summer School Principal, and eventually became Vice Principal. She later served as Principal in the Brick school district for 5 years before transitioning to Monmouth University. Mitchell emphasizes compassion, empathy, and technology integration in her teaching, focusing on citizenship education. She volunteers extensively, leading a literacy charity in her mother’s name and participating in community initiatives like Susan Komen walks.

Education Background:

• B.A. in History, Monmouth University (1970), minor in English

Research Interests: Mitchell advocates for holistic education combining traditional pedagogy with modern technology to foster citizenship skills. She emphasizes empathy in student-teacher relationships and has pioneered methods to blend historical analysis with contemporary social issues.

Community Engagement: Mitchell’s charitable literacy initiative donates educational materials to at-risk students. She actively collaborates with student groups on campus, including Make a Difference Day and tutoring programs for sororities.

Labs/Teams: She contributes to Monmouth’s School of Education through outreach programs and the Susan Young auction fundraiser.