Background
Smith, Donna Lea was born on March 30, 1956 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Jacob George and Helen Jane Salem.
choreographer dancer dance educator
Smith, Donna Lea was born on March 30, 1956 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Jacob George and Helen Jane Salem.
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, West Chester State University, 1978; Master of Arts in Dance Education, New York University, 1982.
Teacher, The Nightingale Bamford School, New York City, 1978-1980; professional dancer, Ibrahim Near East Dance Group, New York City, 1980-1983; professional dancer, Kaleidoscope, New York City, 1980-1982; teacher, track coach, Westmont Hilltop Middle School, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 1983-1986; teacher, track coach, School Board of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida, since 1986; dance company artistic director, Wellington Community High School, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1990-1993; teacher, Westmont Hilltop H.S., Johnstown, Pennsylvania, since 1993. Owner Little Steps for Little People, Lake Worth, Florida, 1988-1990.
Member National Education Association, AAHPERD, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married James Franklin Smith, September 5, 1976. Children: Justin Allen, Jessica Lea.