Educational Philosophy

TO ACHIEVE YOUR DREAM REMEMBER YOUR ABC'S

Avoid negative people, places, habits and sources.
Believe in yourself.
Consider things from every angle.
Don't give up and don't give in.
Enjoy life today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow may never come.
Family and true friends are hidden treasures, seek them and enjoy.
Give more than you planned to.
Hang on to your dreams.
Ignore those who try to discourage you.
Just do it.
Keep trying no matter how hard it seems, it will get easier.
Love yourself first and most.
Make it happen.
Never lie, cheat, or steal, always strike a fair deal.
Open your eyes and see things as they really are.
Practice makes perfect.
Quitters never win and winners never quit.
Read, study, and learn about everything important in your life.
Stop procrastinating.
Take control of your own destiny.
Understand others in order to better understand yourself.
Visualize it.
Want it more than anything.
Xcellerate your efforts.
You are unique and nothing can replace you.
Zero in on your target and go for it.

Dear Friends,
be quick to listen,
slow to speak,
and slow to get angry.

James 1:19

Educational Training

Bachelor of Science from Palm Beach Atlantic University - 2002
West Palm Beach, FL
Major: Elementary Education
Concentration: Learning Disabilities
Endorsement: ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages)

Study Abroad Semester in Scotland - Fall 1999
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

Heather.Dopke@dcsdk12.org

Mrs. Dopke's Website

Educational Experience
Learning Specialist
Northridge Elementary
2006-current

Part time Paraeducator / Part time Intervention Specialist
Polton Elementary
Aurora, CO - 2005-2006

Learning Specialist
Coventry Elementary
Crystal Lake, IL - 2003-2005

Substitute Teacher
Crystal Lake, IL
Spring 2003