Dorothy Buckelew

High school math teacher

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.

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.

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.

I was married twice. First one divorced. Second one widowed.

The most rewarding thing in my life was having and raising my babies. My teaching career has also put a spring in my step.

I loved the Beatles and all their music. Cruising broadway was a whole lot of fun.

I had a ton of them!

The social cliques. Of course, we were all kids.

I would probably want more teachers to reach out and connect more with their students.