Title: English Teacher
Company: Franklin Central High School
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Stephanie L. Dodd, BA, MA, English teacher at Franklin Central High School, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Educators for dedication, achievements, and leadership in academia.
With nearly three decades of experience, Ms. Dodd has built a distinguished career in academia at Franklin Central High School, where she has been an educator since 1997. She teaches a diverse range of classes including Special Education, English Language Learners (ELL), and 504 Plan students, and will soon expand to include technical writing for juniors and seniors. Managing over 175 students daily, she develops and implements a rigorous curriculum, assesses student work, and fosters community connections, notably as a sponsor of Key Club. Ms. Dodd has also served as faculty at a local community college for four years and has been a guest speaker for the Indiana Arts Commission in 2024. Her professional affiliations include the Indiana State Teachers Association, National Education Association, Indiana Teachers of Writing, and Kiwanis International. She is a past member of the National Council of Teachers of English and a past leader with the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Throughout her career, Ms. Dodd has achieved notable milestones, including being featured in a video spotlight for the Indiana Arts Commission Project on YouTube in 2023. She has received several honors such as a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission in 2023, being named Southside Pines Teacher of the Month in 2023, and earning a nomination for Teacher of the Year. She has built a solid educational foundation with a Bachelor of Arts in English, language arts, and reading from Indiana University and a Master of Arts in curriculum and instruction from the University of Indianapolis in 2000. Additionally, she holds several certifications, including Excel Certification, Google Educator Certified Level II, Reading Specialist Certificate, Teaching Certification (5th-12th) in English and Language Arts, and is an Avid Certified Instructor. She has also completed online learning courses, including those on Jane Austen & Co.
Ms. Dodd takes great pride in the grant she received from the Indiana Arts Commission, which enabled her to incorporate hands-on art activities into the curriculum. By collaborating with a local artist, she and her students explored needle felting within their Transcendentalism Unit, focusing on nature themes. This innovative approach proved so successful that the Indiana Arts Commission produced a video highlighting their work. In the coming years, Ms. Dodd and her partner plan to relocate to Tennessee upon retirement. She is also considering teaching online programs, providing tutoring services, and continuing work on her book. Her advice to aspiring professionals is to build personal connections with students, as these connections are crucial for helping them fully grasp the importance of their learning.
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