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Dorothy Buckelew
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Last Updated: |
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October 13, 2009 |
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Residing In: |
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Golden Valley, AZ USA |
| Occupation and what did you want to do when you graduated vs. what you did?: |
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High school math teacher
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Children or Grandchildren: |
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4 children (2 step children from my late husband)6 grandchildren |
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Comments: |
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I have had a lot of tragedy, but also a lot of adventure. My blessings are numerous, and I tend to celebrate every day. During the last 40 years, I have been a teacher, principal, and charter school founder. My husband died of cancer, so I have had to be mom & dad. I love to ride my Harley and go scuba diving. |
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School Story: |
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I was very shy and insecure in 8-11th grades. When I made the pom squad, it gave me more confidence. Had a wonderful math teacher named Dorothy McCutcheon, who inspired me to become a teacher. |
| Where have you lived/traveled? |
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After college I lived in Flagstaff, then moved to teach in Casper, Wyo. It was very cold in Wyo, so I moved to Kingman, AZ to teach at the high school.
I have traveled to Australia, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and England.
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| How many times have you been married? |
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I was married twice. First one divorced. Second one widowed.
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| What has been the most rewarding aspect of your life since graduation? |
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The most rewarding thing in my life was having and raising my babies. My teaching career has also put a spring in my step.
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| During your high school years, what was your favorite song, musical group, movie, fad, teacher, memory of Tucson, hangout/place to eat? |
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I loved the Beatles and all their music. Cruising broadway was a whole lot of fun.
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| What was your most embarrasing moment of high school? |
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I had a ton of them!
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| What did you like or dislike the most about CDO? |
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The social cliques. Of course, we were all kids.
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| If you could change anything about your high school experience, what would you change? |
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I would probably want more teachers to reach out and connect more with their students.
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