Dawson's Mission, Core Beliefs & History


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Dawson News

  • Teacher Spotlight: Herma DeRidder

    Have you met Ms. Herma DeRidder? She is originally from the Netherlands, where she attended the Katholieke PABO, a four-year teacher training school. She taught first and second grades for 15 years before she relocated to Las Vegas.  She has been teaching science at Dawson since 2003 and is passionate about making science fun and interesting for our young students. Learn more about her in this edition of Teacher Spotlight!
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  • New Podcast Episode: Why We Need Diverse Books

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  • Teacher Spotlight: Lyndell Lewis

    Have you met Mr. Lyndell Lewis?  He has been an educator for 27 years and previously taught in Louisiana, Oregon, and Michigan before joining the Dawson community.  Currently, Mr. Lewis teaches eighth-grade algebra, advanced algebra/introduction to geometry, insights, and advisory.  Find out more about him in this edition of Teacher Spotlight!
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The Alexander Dawson School

10845 West Desert Inn Road
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: 702.949.3600
Fax: 702.838.1818
Welcome to The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain! Located in Summerlin, a suburb of Las Vegas, Nevada, The Alexander Dawson School is a non-sectarian, non-profit school offering students in preschool through eighth grade an inspired and meaningful education. Students achieve their individual potential while savoring life and meeting the challenges of the world.