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Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1994 and was asked to substitute teach immediately that fall

"After about a week of subbing, the teacher was going to have a baby and was put on bed-rest. I finished out the year." said Doty. "The following fall, I started as a kindergarten teacher."

Doty stayed as a kindergarten teacher for several years She taught third grade, but as she stated, she liked to bake the cake instead of putting icing on it

Doty went back to Southeastern and finished her masters degree which was the same year that Williams was promoted to elementary principal That qualified Doty to replace her as Dean of Students in which she remained in that role for five w that Williams has been assistant superintendent, he natural progression ill the role of principal certain aspects of the ncipal role that I will Doty "I think you y urself from the students another step When you're a teacher, you know those kids inside and out When you become an assistant, you don't know as much about them When you come here, you're a step closer to knowing the parents more than the students."

Howe ISD has the reputation of being an extremely quality school and a special place for kids to get the proper education needed. Doty says the difference in Howe and other schools is that the teachers make it a priority to know the kids one-on-one

"Sometimes in bigger schools, you lose that personal attention because they're too worried about bureaucracy said Doty "I think we're still small enough and I think our administration recognizes that it's important to have that relationship with kids If you take the time to let them know you care, they're willing to jump through hoops for you."

Doty says Williams has provided tremendous leadership at Howe Elementary and has the ship sailing smoothly and no major changes will be made because of that

"She had very high expectations and we worked side-by-side for the past five years " said Doty "The teachers know what to expect and I don't forsee that changing "

Growth will play a major role in the future of Howe ISD and Doty sees it as an exciting, yet challenging situation. With Abbington Meadows apartments due to open for lease in the fall, that could have an impact on the school as early as the November.

"I've already sat down and pictured where we could move things and turn one classroom into two " said Doty "We currently have room for growth, but if we double our population, we don't have room for that kind of growth At that point, it would be time for a new facility"

The thought of having two separate elementary schools would sadden Doty, being a life-long Bulldog because she says that the teacherstudent relationships needs to remain close.

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