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Donna Watson is the Dean of the School of Education at King University, where she leads academic programs including online education initiatives. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education) from Virginia Tech, a Master of Science in Secondary Education from Radford University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in Mathematics and Education from Bluefield College. Her career spans 16 years of teaching mathematics in McDowell County, WV, adjunct education roles, and administrative leadership.
- Education:
- PhD, Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education), Virginia Tech, 2005
- MSc, Secondary Education, Radford University, 1983
- BA, English (minor in Mathematics and Education), Bluefield College, 1980
Her research focuses on mathematics education in Appalachia, curriculum development, and teacher training. Her work emphasizes equity in education, particularly in resource-limited settings, and explores pedagogical innovation, student engagement, and educational technology integration.
Recent presentations highlight her contributions to active learning methodologies, student research frameworks, and digital literacy in education. She previously served as West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (WVCTM) President (1999-2000) and secured grants to address educational poverty.
She maintains strong ties to Appalachian heritage, curriculum design, and teacher education, with a career dedicated to improving educational access and pedagogical practices in underserved regions.
