*In this photo:* Dana Bowe (center front, black dress), 2019 Delaware Teacher of the Year, seated next to Dr. Crystal Timmons, director of Clinical and Field Experiences, poses with the education majors she shared her teaching experiences with on Sept. 25 in the Education and Humanities Theatre.

On Campus

Del. Teacher of the Year speaks at DSU

Friday, September 27, 2019

Dana Bowe, the 2019 Delaware State Teacher of the Year, inspired future teachers at Delaware State University by sharing her experiences with students who have special needs. Dr. Shelly Rouser, chair of the Education Department, poses with Dana Bowe after she spoke to education majors.

Ms. Bowe – who spoke to the students Sept. 25 in the Education and Humanities Theatre – is a kindergarten through second grade special education teacher for Sussex County Orthopedic Program at West Seaford Elementary School, Seaford, Del.

Her educational experiences include teaching kindergartners in Denver, Colorado; preschool children in a private school in Bethesda, Maryland; and first-graders in the Colonial School District in New Castle, Del. These experiences led her back to her hometown community of Seaford, where she consistently teaches with the belief that every child, no matter their native language, socioeconomic background, or disability, deserves an education that is most appropriate to their needs so that learning is maximized.

In a career that spans four states, two decades, and several teaching awards, Ms. Bowe is committed to quality early learning for all students.

The event was hosted by the University’s Education Department Office of Clinical and Field Experiences.