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Doris is an 8th grade language arts teacher who specializes in teaching students the art of writing. Under her direction, the writing plan at her middle school has resulted in 98% of the students writing at or above grade level. Her greatest pleasure comes in seeing students of all levels achieve success in their writing. Doris believes in the power of words and has worked with students in the past to publish a book of teenage issues: “Been there, done that.” In addition to her achievements in writing instruction, Doris is also the coordinator of the school’s International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program which provides students with a global view of education.
Prior to her teaching career, Doris worked in television and radio for 15 years. Her last job in the business was a weekly half-hour television show that focused on children and family issues (Family Works, WMFE-TV) covering issues such as education, poverty, gangs, domestic violence, homeschooling, the value of arts in schools, and the list goes on. During her time in television and radio, Doris received numerous School Bell Awards through the state of Florida’s teacher’s unions for her coverage on education issues, including best overall education coverage (2 years in a row).
She also wrote numerous articles for the Central Florida Family Magazine (now out of publication). Those stories included: “Our Kids’ Health,” “A Fresh Start,” “Kids and the Arts,” “Battling the Bug,” “Siblings as Friends,” “Marriages that Work,” “So Much Fun,” “Mentoring’s Magic Touch,” “Raising Special-Needs Children,” “The Private School Choice,” “Aunts, Uncles & Other Heroes,” and “Immunizations.” In addition, Doris has also written “A Good Investment, Teaching Kids how to Invest in the Stock Market.”
Doris’ hobbies include writing, reading, drawing, scrapbooking, and genealogy.