Lori Dougherty ’11Ed: Making a Difference through Service

“After I graduated high school,” she says, “it was important for me to continue working in the community with people who share my beliefs. St. John’s does a wonderful job of creating opportunities for the whole student body to be involved in service.”

Service is at the heart of St. John’s Vincentian mission— and it is now an integral part of Lori’s life. She regularly joins other students in “midnight runs,” providing food and warm clothing to New York City’s homeless. A member of the women’s cross-country track team and a student in The School of Education, Lori also has helped special-needs children learn to read and has traveled to Paris, France, to teach English in middle and high schools.

This sense of compassion, coupled with a love for children, compelled Lori to pursue a career in education. “Once I enter the classroom, I will be teaching students from diverse backgrounds and experiences,” she observed. Having gained experience serving others at St. John’s, Lori is confident she can inspire others in and beyond the classroom.