Background
Smith, Donna Jean was born on June 5, 1938 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Earl W. and Frances Elizabeth (Sanders) Wax.
Smith, Donna Jean was born on June 5, 1938 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Earl W. and Frances Elizabeth (Sanders) Wax.
Bachelor of Science, Illinois State University, 1960; Master of Science, Western Illinois U., 1986.
Teacher 5th grade, Higbee Junior High School, Pittsfield, Illinois, 1960-1961; teacher home economics and psychology, Pittsfield High School, 1965-1990; director cheerleading squad, Pittsfield High School, 1965-1994; director pom-pon squad, Pittsfield High School, since 1966; guidance director, Pittsfield High School, since 1990.
Township trustee Martinsburg Township, Pittsfield, since 1963, precinct committeewoman. Board directors Quanada, Pike County, Illinois Ext. Svc., Pike County. Member National Education Association (life), Illinois Federation Teachers, Unit 10 Teachers Association (president), Illinois Association College Admissions Counselors, Delta Kappa Gamma (legislation chairman).
Married Michael Wayne Smith, August 27, 1960. Children: Kimberly Ann Smith Hoffmann, Bradley Michael Smith.