LET's Talk with Education Legend Dr. Dawson Orr

In this episode, our guest is an education legend and friend of Mesquite ISD: the recently retired Dr. Dawson Orr. His multi-state and international career includes leadership roles in Texas, where he most recently launched the doctorate in education program at SMU. Born in Columbia, South America, Dr. Orr started teaching at a difficult time when Black and white students had been "separated by law and didn't understand each other." Some of his career highlights include starting a school in Mexico, building global competency in leaders and students, and helping heal a school district hurt from a generation before. Hear why he is proud of his service in a "noble profession" as well as his views on the future of education.