After completing a degree in Humanities in 1988, Donna spent two years teaching English as a second language in Australia. On her return to Europe, she completed the RSA Dip TEFLA at International House, Madrid, before working for International House in San Sebastian, and Coimbra, Portugal. Since 1995, she has been based in Palma de Mallorca, where she has enjoyed teaching children of all ages.

During this time she has became increasingly involved in teacher training, collaborating with numerous Centros de Educacion de Profesores, and participating in teacher training events around Spain. She has also taught a number of short courses at the Universitat de les Illes Balears. In 2002 she completed a Masters degree in Education at Manchester University. Donna is the co-author of the primary course Find Out! She is also the also the co-author of the new primary course Footprints to English.