Doty retires, looks forward

Whether with Panthers, Lions or Jackets, career educator identified with underdogs

Portal High principal Karen Doty presents graduate Joseph Bettingger, Jr. with a little gift following Saturday's 2016 Commencement Ceremony at Hanner Fieldhouse.

W 052816 DOTY 1 — Portal High principal Karen Doty presents graduate Joseph Bettingger, Jr. with a little gift following Saturday's 2016 Commencement Ceremony at Hanner Fieldhouse.

This week, Dr. Karen Doty is keeping 10 red and yellow roses in a vase at her office at Portal Middle High School. She took the other 40 roses home. Officially, Doty’s retirement after 28 years as a Bulloch County educator, and 31 total years in teaching and school administration, takes effect June 30.

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