Donna Bennett was born and raised in Michigan graduating from the University of Michigan with a B.A in Social Studies and a Secondary Certificate. After marriage and children, she earned an M.S. in Education and an Elementary Teaching Certificate from Northern Illinois University.

In addition to “Walk Through the Valley of Death,” she is author of “Jessica’s Bear,” (ages 5-9) and Co-author of “Early Clinical Experiences,” for student Teachers. She has also written several articles for Hospice and Aviation magazines. Donna also holds a private pilots license. She lives in DeKalb, Illinois with her husband Jack.