Donna DeLeo Bruno

Donna DeLeo Bruno is a retired teacher of writing and literature (both American and British), having spent 35 years at Barrrington High School, Barrington, Rhode Island.  She earned her BA from Rhode Island College and her Master's equivalency from combined studies at the University of Rhode Island, Providence College, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina College, and a Critic Teacher's Certificate from Brown University Extension which qualifies her to supervise and evaluate student teachers.  She now spend winters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, having retired in 2000. 

Currently, she is engaged in writing book reviews for several publications including the East Bay newspapers "The Bristol Phoenix", "The Barrington Times," and "The Sakonnet Times" in Rhode Island; "The Providence Journal" in Rhode Island; "The Sun-Sentinel" in Florida; and  "The Gooseriver Press Anthology (2015)" in Maine.

When not engaged in reading and writing, Donna is busy as an active grandmother to her two grandchildren.