Hello! You may know me as Miss Paradise.  Over the summer I got married at St. Dot's!  My new name is Mrs. Durso.  Here are a few of the photos of our wedding.  We were able to have a small service and are looking foward to having our reception at a later date.   

I was was born in Darby and grew up in Drexel Hill.  My husband and I currently reside in Broomall.  My family includes my parents, 3 younger brouthers (Joe, Mike, and Danny), and our cat (Tiger) and dog (Jethro).  

I have gone to Catholic schools for my entire life.  I went to St. Laurence and St. Anastasia for grade school.  I graduated from Archbishop John Carroll High School and went to Cabrini College to study education.  I graduated from Cabrini College with a Bachelor's of Science in Education in 2015.  I am certified by the state of Pennsylvania to teach general education Pre-k-4th special education K-8th.  

After I graduated, I taught third grade at St. Ephrem School in Bensalem for two years.  My passion for teaching was sparked by my kindergarten teacher.  Over the years I became more interested in teaching through tutoring, babysitting, nannying, and a program called Best buddies, working with students who have special needs.  I started teaching at St. Dot's in 2017.  

In my free time, I enjoy singing, reading, fishing, Upper Darby Summer Stage, and spending time with my husband, family and friends.  

I am looking forward to a wonderful year full of smiles, learning, and adventures.  I am grateful that I have been blessed with the oportunity to teach your children and share this year with them.  

 

Hello! My name is Mrs. Janet McGowan. I am a life long resident of Glenolden , PA. I attended Our Lady of Fatima School and graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School .

I have been married to my wonderful husband, Edmund, for 30 years. We have been blessed with two incredible sons, Ryan and Matthew. Ryan, our oldest, graduated from Shippensburg University and married his college sweetheart, Katie. She is a wonderful addition to our family, Matthew is currently a Penn State student and works part time at Pet Smart.

I have been a Teacher's Aide for St. Dorothy's Kindergarten since 2001. In September 2015, I will begin my 15th year. I have also worked the after school CARES program for the past 14 years.

I have been blessed to know so many wonderful children and their families over the years.