Colleen Sapper Dowd

Profile Updated: September 3, 2020
Colleen Sapper
Colleen Sapper

Then

Colleen Sapper

Now

Colleen Sapper

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Yes! Attending Reunion
Residing In WALNUT CREEK, CA USA
Occupation educator - retired
Children LeeAnn Dowd
Life stories?

Wow! That's a lot to ask in this little square! I have spent my life in education as teacher and administrator working with kids and adults of various labels - special ed, gifted and general education. I loved my profession and I was passionate about it! I was married with a beautiful adult daughter who is making her way powerfully in the world. I have lived in 4 different states in destination spots like S.F, New Orleans, Memphis, and Vegas and smaller towns like Modesto and Walnut Creek. I am now divorced, happily retired, and living just a mile from Carondelet. I look forward to the end of the virus to continue my travels and adventures.

And just a comment about the valuable 4 years I spent at Carondelet...I loved the empowerment taught to us at schoo! I loved that I would sit in a class and forget if I was in history, theology or science because much of what we learned was interconnected. I loved that our nun/teachers spent their weekends protesting the war and supporting Ceser Chavez. I loved that we were taught to question everything, including our faith. I loved that though I was shy, I had plenty of opportunity to develop some leadership skills. I am grateful to Carondelet teachers who touched my life and both the friends of the road and friends of the heart I continue to cherish!

Post High School Education.

I'm one of those folks who loves to go to school...I earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in human development, a doctorate in organizational leadership and gathered various teaching credentials along the way.

Do you have any Life Achievements/Awards that you would like to share with the Carondelet Alumnae?

My greatest achievement is my daughter, my favorite awards are the happy memories I carry with me of my career and family life.

Would you be willing to share your journey and experience with current Carondelet students and recent graduates?

Absolutely!

Do you have any hobbies,interests or volunteer associations that you'd like to share?

I am in a couple of book clubs, I love to hike and travel, I relish lunches with friends and solving the world's problems over a glass of wine. Currently, I participate in training with SURJ to learn more about social justice and I enjoy Namaste, a local Catholic alternative group.

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