Meet Mrs.Crystal Dorn

September 03, 2024

Mrs. Crystal Dorn is the new 7th-12th Special Education teacher. This is her 1st year as a teacher but she has 6 years as a special education para. A graduate of Fort Hays State with an education degree, Mrs. Dorn “always enjoyed working with kids. It wasn’t until 5 years ago that I decided to start my journey, however, I had some wonderful teachers to admire. My middle school science teacher Mrs. Herrman played a vital role in making me feel comfortable and safe when I struggled. My high school English teacher Mrs. Braun, even though she wasn’t aware of it, I looked up to her. Ms. Bernbeck was an eye-opening inspiration. I have never learned so much about history in my life! She truly has a way of teaching every kid that comes through her room and it is phenomenal.”

“My very own supervisor when I started working in education, was Mrs. Foos. She put a whole new perspective on being a teacher. She believed in me and encouraged me to get through the semesters when I would start to self-doubt. Even after I had moved on from being a para, she stayed in touch. She was and still is a big part of my life. These were the inspiration for becoming a teacher. Now that I am a teacher at USD 303, even in just this short period I can tell you that I have never felt more welcomed into a work environment. Now as I observe some of the teachers inside their classrooms, I find more inspiration for what kind of teacher I desire to become.”

Mrs. Dorn is married with three kids: a senior, a junior, and an 8th grader. We have three dogs and two kittens. During her spare time, she likes reading (Fredia McFadden, Emily Henry, Lurlene McDaniel), fishing, and spending time with family.

Favorite Quote: Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. -Albert Einstein

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