Background
Donahue, Joan Elizabeth was born on October 9, 1954 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Calvin Coolidge and Cassie Marie Whitaker.
Donahue, Joan Elizabeth was born on October 9, 1954 in Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Calvin Coolidge and Cassie Marie Whitaker.
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, U. Tennessee, 1977; Master of Science Education, Ouachita Baptist, 1987.
Home economics teacher, Claiborne County Schools, Tazewell, Tennessee, 1977-1981; 2d grade teacher, Sparkman Schools, Arkadelphia, Sparkman, Arkansas, 1985; 2d grade teacher, Arkadelphia Schools, 1985-1987; 2d grade teacher, Shelby County Schools, Memphis, 1987-1989; 3d grade teacher, Mobile (Alabama) County Schools, 1989-1991; 4th grade teacher, Mobile (Alabama) County Schools, 1991-1992; 3rd grade teacher, Mobile (Alabama) County Schools, 1992-1994; 4th grade teacher, Knox County Schools, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1994-1995; 4th grade teacher, Green Magnet Math and Science Academy, Knoxville, 1995-1996; 3d grade teacher, Shelby County Schools, Memphis, since 1996. Textbook consultant Walsworth Public Company, Marceline, Missouri, since 1991. Member superintendent advisory board Mobile County Schools, since 1991.
Active Woman's Club American, New Tazewell, Tennessee, 1977-1981, vice president, 1981, Shelby County Government Board Commissioners (honorary commissioner 1986), Memphis City Council (honorary commissioner 1986). Fellow Beta Sigma Phi (president 1986-878, Woman of Year 1987). Member JointCoun. on Economics Education (2d place award 1987, Third place award 1990), Ala.coun. on Economics Education (1st place award 1990, 91, named Alabama Elementary Economics Teacher Year 1992).
Married Andrew Lewis Donahue, August 13, 1977. Children: Timothy, Laura, Christopher.