Background
Nylander, Donna Marie was born on July 23, 1950 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Ralph and Josephine (Portelli) Talamonti.
Nylander, Donna Marie was born on July 23, 1950 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Ralph and Josephine (Portelli) Talamonti.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Western Illinois U., 1972; Master of Arts in Education, governments State University, University Park, Illinois, 1985; postgraduate, governments State University, University Park, Illinois, 1992.
Teacher, School District 151, South Holland, Illinois, 1973-1988; instructor, Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, 1986-1988; grant coordinator, Illinois Board Education, Flossmoor, Illinois, since 1988. Consultant midwest territory Discover Intensive Phonics, 1986-1988. Facilitator Region 6 Advisory Council, Joliet, Illinois, since 1988.
President St. Kieran's School Board, Chicago Heights, since 1986. Member Glenwood (Illinois) Human Rels. Commission, 1988; vice president Glenwood Junior Women's Club, 1977-1980.
Member South Suburban Association for Education Young Children (board directors 1980-1986).
Married Rick Nylander, September 4, 1971. Children: Ricky, Joey, Steve.