Welcome to Mrs. Dowell's 3rd Grade!
Hi! My name is Mrs. Dowell and I am so excited to be your teacher! It’s going to be a fun filled year of lots of learning and new adventures. I can’t wait to see what the year has in store for us. I want to know all about you, and I’m going to tell you a few things about me. I was born in Bethesda, Maryland. I have one brother who is a police officer in Maryland. I grew up in Columbia, Maryland, which is located between Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC. After high school, I earned my Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice in 1994 and then attended graduate school at the University of Baltimore. I moved to southern California in 1998. I earned my teaching credential from Chapman University, while student teaching at Palms Elementary in Perris. I fell in love with teaching, and knew immediately it was what I was meant to do! I taught first grade at Palms Elementary for two years. I then took a break from teaching to stay home with my triplets after they were born, until they started school. I began teaching part-time at Tuscany Hills in 2003 where I have taught kindergarten, third and fourth grade. In 2008 I became a full-time 3rd grade teacher. Having all this experience will really help me challenge you to achieve greatness this year!
My children are all in their second year of college! My daughter Ashlyn goes to Mount San Jacinto College. My son Ryan attends San Diego State University, my son Mason goes to the United States Naval Academy in Maryland! We live in Canyon Lake with our dog Captain. I look forward to the fantastic year ahead of us!
A few of my favorite things:
Favorite Color: Pink and blue
Favorite Season: Autumn
Favorite Snack: Strawberries, blueberries, grapes
Favorite Food: Mexican food/Sushi
Favorite Fast Food: Panera and El Pollo Loco
Favorite Sport: Water polo, swim, football, and track (Any that my children play)
Favorite Team: Seattle Seahawks
Favorite Restaurant: PF Changs, Yardhouse
Favorite Book: anything by Jodi Picoult
Favorite treat: Frozen yogurt
Favorite Hobbies: Going to the beach, movies, reading