My name is Donna Hafner and I am very excited to be teaching 5th grade at Patsy Sommer Elementary this year.  I can not wait to learn and grow along side all the wonderful students in my room.

This year will be my 32nd year in education.  I have been a classroom teacher for most of those years.  I taught 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th.  I have to say that 5th grade is probably my favorite grade.  I was also a math coach for 8 years.  I graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown and received my masters from Capella University.  Teaching is definitely a passion of mine.  I pride myself in being a life-long learner.  I love math and science  the most.  Watching students have that "ah-ha" moment is probably the single biggest thrill for me.

I am married to a wonderful man .  Between us we have 4 kids and 1 "fur baby".  My son is 25 and lives in Denver, Colorado and my daughter is 21 and will be a Senior at The University of Michigan.  My husband's sons are 20 and 17. Our "fur baby", Tiny is a Miniture Australian Shepard who must walk daily or he feels the need to "customize" something in the house.

I love to be outside and read in my spare time.