The DoDEA Student Information System (DSIS) Family Portal will be unavailable from Wednesday, June 25 at 2:00 pm ET until Thursday, July 10 at 2:00 pm ET. Parents and students will not be able to access the system or register students during this time. Registration will resume when the system is reopened on July 10.
Dr. Whitney Stephens was born and raised in Shreveport, LA. She earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, grades 1-8, from Louisiana Tech University. She has a master’s degree in School Counseling, a second master’s degree in Educational Leadership, and her doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Dr. Stephens began her teaching career in 2006 in Shreveport, LA, teaching 4th grade in Caddo and Bossier Parishes. After marrying her active-duty Air Force husband, they took off for his career that took them around the world. During his time in active-duty, Dr. Stephens taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, she served as a reading specialist, and she worked as a School Counselor with DoDEA in Spangdahlem, Germany, Okinawa, Japan, and Fort Novosel, AL.Â
Dr. Stephens is passionate about the unwavering support and consistent data-informed instruction our military-connected students need and deserve. She understands that it is an honor and privilege to serve our military-connected students and work closely with their families to support their holistic educational and developing needs. Understanding the immense impact relationships have on a school climate and student achievement, it is Dr. Stephens’ mission to grow relationships with staff, teachers, students, and families to make school a better place for all.Â
Outside of school, Dr. Stephens is married to her retired Air Force husband, and they have one child. They enjoy traveling and exploring new places and cultures together. Dr. Stephens is grateful to be able to serve the faculty and families of Tarawa Terrace Elementary School.
84 Iwo Jima Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
United States
