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June Spotlight:
Mrs. Donahue

"Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order"
- Samuel Beckett

Stats

- Department and Classes:

I teach in the Fine and Performing Arts Department and the Special Education Department. I teach Elements of Dance, Musical Theatre Dance, Dance Academy 1, 2 and 3. This year I am co-teaching Algebra with Mr. Rose. Pre-covid, I helped to facilitate the Junior Internship and Senior Service Program.

- Years at CHS:

2008-Present
I have been at CHS for 13 years. I started in the Fall of 2008 when the Dance Program began.

- Alma mater:

I attended Muhlenberg College in Allentown PA for undergrad and New York University for my Masters. I am currently taking classes at NJCU in Special Education.

- Fun Facts:

- I once tap danced with the famous Gregory Hines
- I have my own stand up paddleboard
- I used to be a coffee barista

Quotes

How has this faculty member impacted your time here at CHS? (Click the arrows to scroll)

Ms. Donahue has impacted my experience at CHS because of all the hard work she put in to making our dance showcases and concerts the best they could be. Ms. Donahue deserves to be "in the spotlight" because she is so kind and has helped me grow not only as a dancer, but as a person too.

Nina Randazzo
Class of 2021

I've had Mrs. D for all four years I've been at this high school and I honestly can't think of a time where I wasn't happy in her classes. Not only does she have this ability to lead an energetic, memorable class, but she also helps students become better and feel more achieved. Whether its academically or not, Mrs. D makes each class memorable and fun.

Diego Colon
Class of 2021

Mrs. Donahue is more than just a teacher, she is a muse, a creative genius, and a compassionate teacher with a firey passion for dance. She has worked tirelessly to maintain a dancing environment that prompts creativity for many years and is always looking for ways to showcase that talent that exists in Cranford High School.

Emma DeBole
Class of 2019

Mission Statement

Founded in 2017, the purpose of the "CHS Spotlight" is to honor and preserve the legacy of our CHS teacher, faculty, and staff family who have left a significant impact on CHS.

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MUST be filled out and submitted through our secure Google Form in order for any current CHS teacher, faculty, or staff member to be considered to be in the spotlight. Nominations are reconsidered every month if the teacher, faculty, or staff member that was nominated is not yet in the spotlight. A teacher, faculty, or staff member will not be reconsidered to be in the spotlight again until two years have passed since they were in.