Dorian has a passion for sharing the wonders of NASA's science and exploration with others across all age levels! For over three decades, she taught public school in both special and general education settings across all grade levels. She was an Einstein Fellow Finalist and achieved National Board Certification in Science Education, served on numerous education working groups, and wrote science curriculum for the country. She now serves as NASA’s “Global Precipitation Measurement” (GPM) mission’s Education and Outreach Coordinator, and she develops resources to help share the science, technology, and real-world applications of GPM with others. She is a Mentor GLOBE trainer, a member of the GLOBE Education Working Group, and supports the GLOBE field campaigns. Her most recent project is leading an effort to engage Lifelong Learners with The GLOBE Campaign’s Citizen Science efforts.

• Pre-School Special Education: Early Childhood Education Program, MCPS
• Elementary Special and General Education Teacher: K through 6th grades, FCPS and MCPS
• Middle School Math, Computer Technology, and Science Teacher: 6,7, and 8th grades, MCPS
• High School Science: "Matter and Energy" course, grade 9, MCPS
• In-service Teacher courses: "Life in Our Environment", "Astronomy", "Early Childhood Assessment"

1976-1980: University of Maryland, College Park, awarded BS in Special and General Education, K through 12

1980-1982: University of Houston, Clear Lake City, awared MS in Special Education, Early Childhood

1998-2001: Johns Hopkins University, awarded Certification in Earth/Space Science through Maryland Space Grant

2009- 2011: Doctoral level work in Science Curriculum and Development, University of Maryland, College Park