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 Cardinal O’Hara High School, I took a part-time job and attended Delaware County Community College, where I received an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts in August 2005.  I continued my education at Pennsylvania State University and graduated in May 2018 where 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-four years of experience working with children, ten of which have been here at St. Dorothy School. For the first five years, I was an aide in the preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.  And for the last five years, I have been teaching the Preschool Three children.  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 one niece and three nephews, Anna Rose, Joey, Jake, and Joe-Joe.    

I am very excited to start my eleventh year here at St. Dorothy School and spend my days with your child. I look forward to working with the students, parents, and faculty.  I can't wait to learn and grow from your child and watch them flourish every day! WE ARE, going to have a great year!