Dowell Middle School

Welcome Ella Cantu to Dowell MS as a 7th grade Science teacher.

I am so excited to begin my first year as an educator teaching 7th grade science. I was born and raised in McKinney, Texas and am proud to be a former Dowell Lion. I graduated from the University of Oklahoma and am a very passionate Sooners fan!

In my free time, I enjoy crafting, spending quality time with friends and family, and watching new movies! I enjoy finding ways to incorporate hands-on techniques and creative approaches in my classroom. I am so excited to meet my students and families and am looking forward to having a great year!

Please note updated times. 6th grade Lion Pride camp is now from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 7th & 8th grade Meet the Teacher is now from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

Welcome Bee Meyers to Dowell MS as a Art teacher.

I have loved getting to work at Dowell as a SPED para this past year so much that I knew I had to come back! This is my first year as an Art Teacher and I cannot wait!

I attended BYUI where I got my bachelor’s degree in Illustration last year. We have lots planned this year, and I can’t wait to see how our art projects turn out! We have so many fun things in store this school year!

Outside of school, I am constantly working on new art projects and spending time with my younger siblings! So Excited to be at Dowell this year!

The Dowell teacher dream team showed up in full force for Convocation today! 🏈 We had the best time cheering for our current and former students as they performed and knocked it out of the park— a true championship moment to kick off the year! 🦁💙

Welcome Sydney Rorick to Dowell MS as a 6th Grade Resource ELAR teacher.

I’m so excited to be joining the team as the 6th Grade Math Resource/Inclusion teacher! This is my fifth year in education. I love helping students discover their strengths, build confidence, and celebrate every success along the way.

When I’m not at school, you’ll usually find me baking, reading, or spending time starting a new craft.

Middle school is such an exciting time, and I’m looking forward to partnering with our amazing students, families, and staff for a fantastic school year!

Welcome Joel Schuh back to Dowell MS as a 7th grade History teacher.

I am thrilled to be back at Dowell Middle School for another wonderful year!

With 13 years of teaching experience, my passion remains rooted in the joy of the classroom and the meaningful relationships I build with my students.

When I’m not at school, you can usually find me enjoying the outdoors with my family.

I am truly looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!

Welcome Crystal Guerra to Dowell MS as a 7th & 8th Grade ELAR Teacher.

Last week, the DMS Leadership Team gathered in the draft room to map out our game strategy, and today the full squad stepped onto the field! We are ready to kickoff the new year with a winning game plan, an MVP team ready to tackle any challenge, and our sights set on making this year an absolute touchdown! 🏈🎉 Go Lions! 💙🦁💛

Welcome to Dowell MS Shyna Mariyodan teaching 8th grade math.

My name is Shyna Mariyodan, and I am excited to join the DMS family.

This is my eighth-year teaching middle school math and my second year with MISD. I enjoy creating a positive classroom where students feel comfortable asking questions and learning from their mistakes. I also enjoy helping students connect math to everyday life and become confident learners.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two boys, family, and friends. We love traveling together and creating meaningful memories. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year!