New Dougherty staff members share their hopes and goals

World history teacher Marcio Cardoso has always stressed the importance of working hard to achieve one’s dreams. Born and raised in the United States, Cardoso entered college as a prospective architect. After a gradual change of heart, he redirected his focus towards history. “I remember taking an architectural history course and that seemed interesting... it triggered my memory of back when I w...

‘Room 2207’ the sign reads. Students file into the classroom as the second bell rings, while a few stranglers pick up the pace. A tray containing reference sheets sits on the counter at the front of the classroom and students congregate to pick them up before heading over to their seats. The low hum of excited chatter fills the classroom and two warm-up questions are already displayed on the wh...

This year, Dougherty welcomed assistant principal Catie Hawkins. As she transitions to a new chapter, she is excited for what is to come.  Hawkins has been an administrator for eight years, previously working at California High school. Prior to being an admin, she was an English teacher and a teacher on special assignment in Arizona.  “I did not have [the phase] where I wanted to be a tea...

The door to classroom 4102 opens. English 9, Journalism and Media Leadership and Publication teacher Mitch Bathke sits at his desk surrounded by llamas.  Prior to teaching at Dougherty, Bathke taught seventh and eighth grade history at Canyon Middle School. As he constantly received llamas from students in his first year, his room now holds an abundant amount. Eventually, it continued as a “ru...