Dorian Barnes
Dorian Barnes has been a public
educator for more than 10 years.
During her career, she has taught
students of all ages ranging from
primary to higher education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary
Education and a Master’s degree in Language and Literacy Education from the
University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is also a National Board Certified
Teacher. Dorian is currently a 4th grade teacher at a local elementary school
where she also serves as a PDS Site Coordinator for interns. She served as the
2012-2013 Teacher of the Year for her school and was a New Hanover County
Schools Teacher of the Year finalist. She is also a UNI 101 instructor and
Finance Advisor of Alpha Delta Pi sorority at the University of North Carolina
Wilmington. Mrs. Barnes’ educational interests include mentoring young
adults, beginning teachers and interns, planning quality professional
development, and teacher retention.