As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and other trauma, Dr. Donna Bulatowicz uses her voice to advocate for others, especially children and those who belong to minoritized groups.

Dr. Bulatowicz grew up in the beautiful state of Montana, knowing and loving the hidden treasures found in mountains, prairies, and all the varied landscapes in between. This land is in her heart and soul.

Dr. Bulatowicz earned a B.S. in Elementary Education, an M.Ed. in Reading, and a Ph.D. in Education.

Although she was abused by an upper elementary teacher, she refused to let the abuser take away her dream of becoming a teacher. She met her goal and became the adult she needed as a child.

She has over two decades’ experience in teaching, and she spent five years on the prestigious NCTE Charlotte Huck Award committee, two of which she served as chair.

Her areas of expertise include elementary education, reading, inclusive children’s literature, educational experiences of minoritized groups (especially LGBTQ2S+ people), and–recently–research about childhood sexual abuse.

She enjoys qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodologies research.

Currently Dr. Bulatowicz is working on her healing journey and on advocacy.

She has designed and given trainings for pre-service and in-service teachers on sexual abuse education and prevention, as well as designed trainings for parents and other caregivers.

She enjoys reading, writing, learning, teaching, exploring, imagining, creating, dreaming, and more. She loves helping people find and honor their strengths and learn to love themselves.