Mrs. Donna DeMarco has worked for Broward County Public Schools for over 22 years and is a product of Broward County Public Schools, graduating from Coral Springs High School.  

Mrs. DeMarco holds a Master’s degree in Counseling, with a specialization in School Counseling from Florida Atlantic University.  In addition, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, and a Minor in Secondary Education from The University of Florida. Mrs. DeMarco completed the Gifted Endorsement, having taken all of the necessary courses in Gifted Studies.  

Mrs. DeMarco has many years of classroom teaching experience, having taught World History, American History, Geography, Psychology and first-year student English courses.  She has also worked as an adjunct professor teaching collegiate study skills at Broward College. 

Mrs. DeMarco brings her diverse experience in secondary education to the Gifted Academy at Plantation High School from previous positions such as Student Assessment Coordinator, Cambridge Advisor, and Dual Enrollment Coordinator. Every day she uses her counseling and advisement skills to assist students at all grade levels with academic, college, career, and personal concerns. 

Her philosophy of school counseling includes building relationships with students of all backgrounds, having enthusiasm to help students, advocating for students' success, and collaborating with parents and other school professionals. Building relationships means that, as a Gifted Coordinator, Mrs. Demarco  interacts with students, cares about their personal lives, listens to their concerns and shares quality time with them. Students feel safe, accepted and welcome every time they visit Mrs. DeMarco. They know that she is there to help.

Mrs. DeMarco is currently the sponsor of the National Honor Society at Plantation High School.