Donna Burgraff

Dr. Donna L. Burgraff has had a broad career in education. She began as a high school teacher, moving to the collegiate level teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses. After many years as a teacher, Dr. Burgraff moved into administration working as a director, an assistant dean, and ending her administrative career as Dean before returning to her first love, teaching.

Dr. Burgraff has published articles in national journals, authored a book chapter, and has made national presentations. She was awarded a prestigious W. K. Kellogg Foundation National Leadership Fellowship. During her fellowship, she traveled around the world studying cultural transmission. She is a lifelong member of the Girl Scouts. Dr. Burgraff is a native of Appalachia—a culture she is extremely proud to come from.