Meet The Teacher

About Ms. Dougherty

Hello, Parents and Students! Here is a little bit about me.
 
My name is Ms. Joanne Dougherty, and I am one of the Preschool Teachers here at St. Dorothy School.  I grew up in the Havertown area, and I have also attended St. Dorothy School.  
 
After graduation from high school, I took a part-time job and attended Delaware County Community College, where I received an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts in August 2005.  I continued my education at Pennsylvania State University and graduated in May 2018.  I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. In February of 2021, I graduated from Gwynedd Mercy University, with a Master of Science Degree in Education, Pre-K to Fourth Grade.  I have twenty years of experience working with children, five of which have been here at St. Dorothy School as an aide in the preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.  The last two years I have been teaching the Preschool 3's.  I love it here at St. Dorothy School and feel that I have come full circle, starting my Catholic school education here and now educating the wonderful children in the community where I grew up.
 
During my free time, I enjoy watching college football (particularly Penn State), reading, going to the shore, and spending time with my family and friends.  I am one of three children.  My younger brothers and I are all graduates of St. Dorothy School, Cardinal O’Hara, and have received our Bachelor Degrees from Pennsylvania State University.  I am a proud aunt of two nephews and one niece, Joey, Jake, and Anna Rose.    
 
I am very excited to start my seventh year here at St. Dorothy School. I look forward to working with the students, parents, and faculty.  WE ARE, going to have a great year!