Meet The Teachers

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 May of 2021, I graduated from Gwynedd Mercy University, with a Master of Science Degree in Education, Pre-K to Fourth Grade.  I have twenty-one 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.  For the last two years, I have been teaching the Preschool Three'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's 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 eighth 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!

Hello Preschool Families,

My name is Mrs. Jennifer Corcoran. I will be the Preschool Three Teacher Aide along with Ms. Dougherty! I have lived in Springfield all my life and spent my Summers as a child growing up in Ocean City, NJ. This is my second year teaching at St. Dorothy School and I am so excited to be here!

I graduated from Cabrini College in 1997 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I have worked at the YMCA for over 16 years in the childcare and membership departments. I currently have 2 children who attend St. Dorothy School, 5th and 3rd grade and I also serve on the Home and School Association Board for St. Dorothy School. I myself graduated from St. Dot's many many many years ago! This parish and community have been a huge part of my entire life!

When I'm not working, my favorite thing to do is be with my family...my husband (Tim), my two boys (Nolan and Trevor), and my two dogs (Banana and Pumpkin)! We love to snuggle on the couch, watch movies together, and play in our backyard. I LOVE the shore and anything to do with the ocean! And my most favorite thing to do alone is to get a manicure and pedicure!

I am looking forward to spending my days with your child. I can't wait to learn and grow from them and watch them flourish every day! It's going to be a great school year!