Donna Jessie Fortune

Donna Fortune is an experienced educator with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in K-12 Education, Elementary Education, Literacy, Teaching, and Higher Education. Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Literacy from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Publications

Mindful Listening Instruction in the Elementary Classroom: Authentic Strategies Using Picturebooks
Donna Jessie Fortune, Mary Alice Barksdale. © 2023. 287 pages.
In today's academic environment, one essential skill that is often overlooked is active listening. While educators dedicate substantial time to teaching reading, writing, and...
Using Virtual Book Clubs to Elevate Discussion and Diverse Voices
Donna Fortune, Paige Horst, Meghan A. Kessler, Mary E. Tackett, Lisa K. Pennington. © 2021. 21 pages.
Preservice teachers in educator preparation programs (EPPs) are rarely cognizant of programmatic structures outside their own EPP. This lack of awareness isolates preservice...