About Donna

For 3+ years, was full-time live-in nanny/homeschooler for 3 kids who were 5 and 9 and 11 when we met from 7 a.m. - 6 pm, M-F. Woke, morning showers/grooming, fed breakfast, packed lunches for 2 kids who went to public school, delivered them to and met school bus, prepared snack, oversaw homework, occasionally prepared dinner. Simultaneously milked goats, cared for alpacas and chickens, light housework and homeschooled one special needs boy for 1+ school year (he made up 2. 5 yrs math in 7 mos). Worked in Montessori classroom for 1+ yr as reading, math assistant while grandchild attended. Have taught multiple dog training classes for kids through ASPCA, 4-H, private lessons. Was an emergency foster parent for multiple infants in Oregon 1995-2001. Worked my way through UCB undergraduate as a live-in counselor for boys 11-19 in behavioral treatment facility.