DFSME’s April “Shining Light Award” Honors Timothy Dorsey, Science Educator

Mr. Dorsey works as a science teacher at Delcastle Technical High School. He is an outstanding educator and leader that demonstrates the highest degree of commitment to students and families he serves. He works collaboratively with other educators to implement high yielding instructional practices and student-centered learning.

His teaching philosophy centers around the belief that every student has the ability to learn and succeed in Chemistry. He attempts to create a learning environment that encourages curiosity, exploration and critical thinking. He uses a variety of teaching methods and resources, including hands-on experiments, group projects and technology.

He builds strong personal relationships with teachers and students and sees teaching at a technical high school as a place to connect Chemistry to career areas that the students are working so hard to be successful in.

Among Timothy’s educator highlights, he is NCCVT School District Teacher of the Year 2023,
Delcastle Teacher of the Year 2023, Student Council Advisor of the Year (Delaware) 2018, and Delaware ACS Chemistry Teacher of the Year 2023.

Timothy was nominated by Rita Vasta, Adjunct Chemistry Professor, Penn State University, Brandywine.

The Shining Light Award is made possible by sponsor Chesapeake Utilities.