Donna Christy

Dr. Christy’s formal training is in public policy and administration, as well as school psychology, where she has served in various roles over her 20+ year career. Dr. Christy started her career as a school psychologist in Baltimore City Public Schools in Baltimore, MD. She then moved to Prince George’s County Public Schools, where she was also a member of the Prince George’s County Educator’s Association (PGCEA), the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA), and the National Education Association (NEA). As a PGCEA/MSEA/NEA member, she moved into leadership positions, including serving as a building representative, delegate to state and national representative assemblies, local and state boards of directors, local treasurer, and local full-time release president. She has been a public policy influencer in these roles, particularly in the K12 education policy arena. Additionally, she represents Maryland's educators on the Consortium for Coordinated Community Supports.

Education

PhD, Walden University

Post-master's Certificate, Texas Woman's Universtiy

MS, College of St. Rose

BA, Russell Sage College

Public Service

Prince George's County Educators' Association, President - Forestville

Awards / Honors

Maryland School Psychologist of the Year, Maryland School Psychologists' Association, 2017

Presentations

Christy, D. (2019). Psychological Impacts of Active Shooter Incidents & Exercises. DC Homeland Security