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.
Update:
That was a few years ago. Sold my Harley & scuba diving has been put on hold. Retired since 2014. I own an online bookstore & embrace my solitude in my little part of the desert. I was volunteering at schools, but became too frustrated with the insane dysfunction.
I keep fit, take no meds, shoot from the hip, and cuss like a sailor. Very conservative because I actually understand economics.

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.

There were a few good teachers, also some that would have never survived in today's classroom.

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. Since then, I have taught or been an administrator at 5 different schools.
I have traveled to Australia, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and England.

I was married twice. First one divorced. Second one widowed. Was in a relationship until a few years ago.

The most rewarding thing in my life was having and raising my babies. My teaching career has also put a spring in my step. Being a Principal was great, but I truly loved being in the classroom with my kids.

I loved the Beatles and all their music. Cruising broadway was a whole lot of fun. So sad that I was dating a total jerk at the time.😀

I had a ton of them! Was bullied just like everyone by the mean girls clique.

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

I would probably want more teachers to reach out and connect more with their students. There was one that enjoyed humiliating kids. You all know who.