Faculty & Staff

Donna Walsh

I am so excited to be teaching Kindergarten at Hart Elementary for the second year.  My husband, John and I have lived in Lucas for 26 years  and my sons attended Lovejoy when there was just one school in the district.  I feel I am at home being in the Lovejoy district.  Before joining Hart I spent 6 years in Plano teaching Kindergarten and Head Start. Prior to Plano I taught 12 years at St. Judes Catholic Church “Rainbow Days” where I discovered my passion teaching Kindergarten.  Kindergarten children are the most amazing people, they are excited about everything, and bring such laughter and joy to the classroom.

I have been married to John for 29 years who I met in college at Stephen F. Austin State University (go Lumberjacks!).  We have 2 wonderful sons, Vince and his wife Autumn, and Ben married to Becky (they actually met in 5th grade at Lovejoy).  It is so nice to have girls in the family!

I enjoy Bible studies, fishing, and long walks. I am involved with the organization “Teach With Jamaica” (teachwithjamaica.org) where Texas teachers travel annually to Jamaica to hold conferences for teachers from over 80 economical disadvantaged schools.  Our passion is to empower these teachers with additional teaching strategies and resources.  We feel the best way to combat poverty is through education and we are so honored to share knowledge with these dedicated teachers of Jamaica.

I am looking forward to a great year and working with such wonderful Kindergarteners!  It is truly amazing to see the growth in a Kindergartener from August to June.