Donna Long
Vice President-Board Member/Academic Oversight Lead, – L&E Middle Prep Academy
Mrs. Donna Long is a dedicated and accomplished educator who believes every student has unique gifts and the ability to learn when provided with the right opportunities. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Georgia, a Master’s in Elementary Education from Kennesaw State University, and a Specialist in Leadership from Lincoln Memorial University.
With over 33 years in education, Donna has served as a classroom teacher, gifted education lead, assistant principal, and principal within Cobb County Schools. During her leadership at Shallowford Falls Elementary, the school was recertified as an AdvancED STEM School and achieved significant gains in reading and math. As a gifted lead teacher, Donna supported educators across the district with curriculum development and instructional strategies.
Her experience spans working with students of all abilities — from those requiring special education services to those in gifted programs — and she remains committed to creating inclusive, high-achieving academic environments.
Currently, Donna serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Cobb Juvenile Court and volunteers at local warming centers supporting unhoused individuals. Her lifelong commitment to service and educational excellence makes her an invaluable member of the L&E Middle Prep Academy Board.
She is proud to support the Academy’s mission and firmly believes that all students can Lead, Excel, and Create.