Donna Lawrence

About Donna

Donna Lawrence is an Associate Professor of Mathematics where she has served since 1993. She earned her MEd in Mathematics Education Bob Jones University in 1993 and wrote a thesis in partial fulfillment of that degree entitled An Examination of Factors in High School Mathematics Instruction that Affect College Students' Aptitude in and Attitude toward Mathematics. From her own earliest days of learning Algebra, she not only enjoyed the math for its own sake, but loved helping others to understand it as well. She is passionate about teaching basic-level math courses like the Developmental Math modules required for students with entrance test math scores. She also teaches other entry-level courses such as College Algebra, Mathematical Problem Solving, and Math for Teachers. Her goal is to help students to build a secure mathematical foundation either for future math courses or for life applications.

Mrs. Lawrence grew up on the Bob Jones University campus, the child of faculty members Lance and Janet Flower. Their more than forty years of dedication to the mission of the University and to their students inspired her to want to serve the Lord here as well. In addition to her teaching in the University, Mrs. Lawrence assists the BJU Press and other companies with database applications.

Mrs. Lawrence is very involved in her church in the Women's Bible Study and Preschool ministries. She and her husband, Rick (who is an engineer teaching other engineers about automation), have a son and a daughter in Bob Jones University. In her spare time she enjoys reading and writing stories--her first novel, Shoshana's Refuge, was published by JourneyForth in 2020. Her most mathematical hobby is playing Candy Crush, where she has passed more than 14,000 levels!