Being the Change: Dottie Price

Session: Being the Change

Dottie Price teaches third grade at River Oaks Elementary in Houston, Texas. She has taught each grade, K-5, during her 24 years in the classroom. Dottie believes that teaching is an art, and that the teacher's calling is to bring forth each student's best self. Eleven years ago, she created the Elders Songwriting project in collaboration with a local retirement home. Students visit with residents who tell stories from their lives. Students use the notes they take to write ballads honoring the elders, which they present as gifts during a performance/celebration.