“Donna was above all an educator. She could walk you through a swampy patch of Florida woodland and—while you swatted at mosquitoes—she’d explain the growth habit of the mangrove, or how a butterfly drinks nectar by reaching into the heart of a flower with a long syringe-like tongue. She shared what delighted her, confident that you’d share her delight.”
—Donna’s sister, Ellen

Ellen Deitz Tucker continues to engage with media interviews about the inherent danger of police chases more than a decade after the tragic death of her sister, Donna.
She works for Teaching American History, writing stories about the nation’s social studies teachers, who do the essential work of preparing young people for responsible citizenship.
Donna with her best friend Mimi Sanderlin. Mimi writes: “Donna is my closest friend, the one many people yearn for but never quite find.” She also says their bond is irreplaceable, filled with countless memories, shared secrets, and a deep, unwavering trust that has stood the test of time.
