Donna Akers is an award-winning educator with more than 30 years of experience helping children grow into confident, capable learners. She is the founder of Ivy Greene Academy, a Christian microschool in Pontotoc, Mississippi, which has earned Gold Level Accreditation for the past three years under her leadership. Donna founded Ivy Greene to give children a learner-driven, Christ-centered education that honors their potential. She works with local and state leaders to strengthen educational opportunities for children across Mississippi.