Donna Gustafson has the best background to bring to her students!
National History Day AZ is so fortunate to have her! No wonder she is a nominee for Junior Division NHDAZ Teacher of the Year.
Donna Gustafson is a 7th and 8th-grade gifted Social Studies teacher in Chandler, Arizona, with 23 years of experience in education. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Arizona in Elementary Education with a minor in German, including time spent studying at the University of Bamberg in Germany. Donna continued her academic pursuits by completing a Master’s Degree in World War II Studies from Arizona State University in conjunction with the World War II Museum in New Orleans. She is also a Holocaust in Southeastern Europe Fellow at Harvard University and an author for NHD's Silent Heroes Program.
As the wife of a naval officer, Donna has a firsthand appreciation for the sacrifices of service members and a deep interest in military history. This unique perspective, combined with her expertise in curriculum development, drives her passion for fostering critical thinking and a truthful understanding of history among her students. She is dedicated to preparing young scholars to become informed and engaged citizens ready to make their mark on the world. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling to Savannah to visit her now-senior child at the Savannah College of Art and Design, taking her service dog on long walks, riding her bike that goes nowhere, and cheering on her favorite basketball and football teams.
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