Congratulations!
Doerun Elementary School
2014-2015 Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Kati Stephan
Mrs. Stephan, a fourth grade teacher at Doerun Elementary, is in her eighth year of teaching. Mrs. Stephan received her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Valdosta State University. She earned her Master’s Degree in Math Education from Walden University. Mrs. Stephan is gifted endorsed. Mrs. Stephan believes that all students can learn; all students should learn; and that there is always more to learn and remembers these beliefs when planning her lessons. She shared that she prays that she doesn't waste a day or a moment to give the students her very best. She stated, "I always knew that teaching was the result of a higher calling in my life and that I would have great opportunity and responsibility to contribute to society, but I could never have dreamed the effects that it would have on my personal life. This profession, as well as the students who have passed through my classroom have affected my life in infinite ways that could never be measured."
Congratulations to Mrs. Kati Stephan, our 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year!