Dawn DuPriest, M.Ed.

Teacher: Mathematics & S.T.E.M - Middle and High School, College Computer Science Instructor

After working as a software engineer for almost a decade, I followed my heart and became a math, science, and technology teacher in Poudre School District. I’ve been a middle school teacher for my entire teaching career, and I enjoy working with students as they grow into who they are as people and learners.

During my time attending conferences, interacting with other educators online, experimenting with my own teaching, and visiting other schools and classrooms, I became passionate about learner-centered education. I always enjoy working on rich and authentic projects with my students, and I can’t wait to make this kind of learning my full-time job.

I am a lifelong learner myself. I’m a fellow in the National Education Association’s Teacher Leadership Initiative, and I was the Fort Collins Rotary Clubs’ PSD Teacher of the Year in 2012. I became an Allen Distinguished Educator in 2016—an opportunity awarded to teachers with innovative programs in Engineering, Computer Science, and Entrepreneurship.

I make light-up, musical Ugly Christmas sweaters every year in addition to other geeky crafts. I’m looking forward to being creative along with our incredible Compass students!