DONNA SAGONA
Educational Consultant
Special Education Advocate
Extensive Experience in Education
Donna is an experienced educator, school administrator, and educational consultant whose career has spanned general education, special education, curriculum development, professional training, and school leadership.
Public School Leadership
Donna built an extensive career with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), serving in a variety of instructional and administrative positions. Her roles included classroom teacher, special education teacher, Staff Development Specialist, Curriculum Consultant, Assistant Principal, and Principal.
Special Education & Family Support
Donna’s experience across multiple levels of public education gives her a comprehensive understanding of how school systems operate—from classroom instruction and special education services to administration, curriculum, and school-wide decision-making.
She uses this perspective to help families understand educational programs, navigate the special education process, and work effectively with school teams to identify appropriate services and supports for their children.
Teaching & Professional Development
In addition to her work in public education, Donna served as an Adjunct Professor of Education at Hood University in Frederick, Maryland, where she shared her experience and knowledge with future educators.Throughout her career, she has also been involved in curriculum development, staff training, and professional learning for educators.
Education & Credentials
Donna holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education and a Master of Science in School Administration and Supervision.
Educational Consulting & Advocacy
As a Director of Educational Resources Group of Greater Washington, Donna works with families and fellow professionals to provide individualized educational guidance, advocacy, and support.
Her extensive experience as a teacher, special educator, curriculum professional, and school administrator allows her to approach educational challenges from multiple perspectives and help families better understand both their child's needs and the systems responsible for supporting them.
Focus & Vision
Donna believes that every child deserves access to an excellent education and that successful outcomes are built through knowledge, collaboration, and strong relationships among families, educators, and school teams. Her work is grounded in helping families become informed and effective participants in their child’s education while encouraging productive collaboration with schools and other professionals.
Donna is also committed to giving back to the educational and special-needs communities and has participated in committees and initiatives supporting children and families.