Andrew Dorr

Dorr to Dorr
Andrew and Kenady Dorr ’26

By Jill Flemming

“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”

 

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Stitch from Lilo and Stitch

Lilo and Stitch are a famous dynamic duo of Disney movie fame. The care they showed each other was evident, and the support for one another was unparalleled. Landmark has its own dynamic duo in the brother and sister team of Andrew and Kenady Dorr.

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Sibling Support

Andrew recalled the struggles Kenady experienced in school before she was diagnosed with dyslexia and accepted at Landmark’s Elementary•Middle School (EMS) in second grade. Seven years her senior, Andrew would take Kenady off the bus and help her with homework. He saw her struggling academically, but as a big brother, he was doing all he could to help.

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A Turning Point

Kenady remembered her first experience at Landmark. “I refused to get out of the car and did not want to be a student here.” Eventually, she did get out of the car, and Andrew watched as Kenady became more confident in her skills and academic abilities.

“Landmark has made a huge impact on our whole family,” said Andrew. “I can’t imagine where Kenady would be, where I would be, or where my parents would be if she didn’t end up here.“ Andrew and Kenady’s mother, Dawn Dorr, is active in the Landmark Parents’ Association.

As Kenady graduated from EMS, Andrew, a junior at Fitchburg State University, looked on as she won the Dr. Charles Drake Award. He remembers thinking, “This community fosters so many powerful connections between teachers and students. I want to be a part of  that.” He credits Kenady’s success as the inspiration for wanting to teach at Landmark.

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Taking It to the Next Level

After his graduation, Andrew accepted a job at EMS teaching tutorials, science, and math. He also coached the EMS basketball team. When asked what advice they would give to current Landmark students, both Kenady and Andrew agreed, “Get involved in the school community. Take advantage of the clubs, sports, and events on campus. Get to know your teachers and be an active part of the school.”

As to who inspired whom? Each insists on crediting the other for their success.

Article originally published in The Lantern Spring/Summer 2024.

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