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Teacher Hero - Laura Doty

April 30, 2020
By Dr. Don Larson

All of our teachers have stepped outside their comfort zone and adapted to a new way of teaching. I am proud of their hard work and dedication to make remote learning a success. They have learned to make videos, connect with students through ZOOM and Google Hangouts, use Google Classroom, and other online tools that we had never considered before COVID-19 struck the world. Our successful transition is due to the hard work of many, but there is one teacher who has made this a smoother transition for all: Laura Doty.

Laura teaches computer applications to all of our Kindergarten through 8th grade students, including units on building a business and using computer tools to plan and implement their business. She also teaches home economics, economics, and computer programming to our high school students.This year, she and Hiram Tackett have been developing a long-range training plan for our teachers. We had no idea that she would have to take three years of work and slam it into one week.

She has researched the best and easiest applications and programs for our teachers to use to connect with our students. She has put together short videos to help our teachers use different programs. She ensured that everyone who needed a Chromebook, whether teacher or student, received one on loan, and she obtained other technology needed by teachers for their teaching. Laura Doty’s efforts and hard work have enabled us to successfully transition to remote learning and helped us all become more effective teachers. Thank you, Laura!

Faith Wilmore says:
May 01, 2020 06:14 PM CST
You rock Mrs Doty. Thank you for helping us be the best!

John A Martishius says:
May 03, 2020 11:26 AM CST
That's my girl. Go for it Laura and we are , your Mother and I, are very proud of you and all that you have accomplished. DAD

Barbara Medaries says:
May 04, 2020 02:49 PM CST
Thank you, Laura, for your hard work to make this time easier for all the teachers! You are blessed by God, and have been faithful to share your gifting with others!