Meet the Teacher
Mrs. Dot Ross-Vaughn

Biography
In my first life, I was a Medical Technologist for 22 years. I went to Midlands Technical College, S.C. and received an Associate Degree in Medical Technology. I wanted to further my education and went to the University of South Carolina and received a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. I decided to go back to school to become a teacher after going on a Medical Missions trip to Peru. I wanted to pursue my true passions - visual arts and teaching, so I returned to the University of South Carolina and received a Master in Teaching Art Education. Since then, I have become National Board Certified in Arts Education. I am in year 22 of teaching and love what I do. I knew I was always meant to be a teacher because from the earliest time I can remember I lined my dolls on the steps and taught them by drawing and writing on my chalkboard! The best part about teaching art is when I'm demonstrating "how to" and I look up at the kids, their eyes are glued to the board and they have that "Aha moment" look!
My philosophy is "You are never to old to keep learning."
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso
Phone: (910) 897-8121
Room: 516
Email: dross-vaughn@harnett.k12.nc.us
Degrees and Certifications:
Associate Degree in Medical Technology - Midlands Technical College, SC
Bachelor Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies - University of South Carolina
Master In Teaching Arts Education - University of South Carolina
National Board Certified

Welcome Artists!
Mrs. Vaughn’s Class Schedule
Block Schedule | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | Class Time |
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1st Block | Art Proficient and Art Advanced | Art Beginning | 7:35 am - 9:05 am |
2nd Block | Art Intermediate | Art Beginning | 9:10 am - 10:35 am |
HAWK TIME | HAWK TIME | HAWK TIME | 10:40 am - 11:00 am |
LUNCH | 1st Lunch | 1st Lunch | 11:05 am - 11:30 am |
3rd Block | Art Beginning | Art Beginning | 11:35 am - 1:00 pm |
4th Block | Planning | Planning | 1:05 pm - 2:35 pm |
Student Expectations:
Students will be respectful.
Students will be on time and ready to learn.
Students will follow directions.
Students will be active participants in their education.
Teacher Expectations:
Teachers will be respectful.
Teachers will be on time and ready to teach.
Teachers will deliver standards-based instruction.
Teachers will actively participate in PLTs.
Google Classroom
Students have access to Google Classroom by joining with the classroom code provided to them in class.
Need to Know Information
Welcome artists, I can't wait to get started! Be prepared to get busy the first day of school!
You can buy your own sketchbook if you want to. It's ok if you don't, we will make them in class.
See you soon!