Katie Donahue

Katie Donahue serves as the Dean of Academic Initiatives at Porter-Gaud School, where she supports faculty growth and advances mission-aligned academic initiatives. With nearly 30 years of teaching experience ranging from Kindergarten to Twelfth Grade , including six years as a math coordinator and three years as Dean of Academic Initiatives at Porter-Gaud, she brings expertise in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and professional learning. In her role, she leads cross-divisional faculty support initiatives and established a faculty goal-setting program designed to encourage reflection, collaboration, and professional growth. She also designs and facilitates onboarding and mentorship structures for new faculty, helping them build strong connections within the Porter-Gaud community. In addition, Katie oversees the school’s Summer Professional Development programs, coordinating curriculum funding, innovation grants, and collaborative learning opportunities that strengthen teaching practices, advance strategic initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.