Lora Gail Dorton-Cheney

Background

Dorton-Cheney, Lora Gail was born on May 14, 1963 in Trumann, Arkansas, United States. Daughter of Harold Elmo and Nancy Annette (Smith) Dorton.

Education

Bachelor of Music Education, Arkansas State University, 1985. Master of Music, University Illinois, 1988.

Career

Teacher Newman Unified School District, Illinois, 1988—1990, Shiloh High School, Hume, 1988—1990, Cross County High School, Cherry Valley, Arkansas, 1990—1992, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, 1990—1992, Marked Tree (Arkansas) High School, 1992—1994. Piano teacher Indianapolis, since 1994. Teacher St. Luke Catholic School, since 1994, cheer fund member, steering committee member, life skills committee.

Speaker Middle School and Music, Drake University, National Catholic Education Association Conference. Member advisory board Paige's Music, Indianapolis, 2000—2001. Member professional development committee St. Luke Catholic School, since 2000, member facilities committee, since 2000.

Achievements

• Lora Gail Dorton-Cheney has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Music Educator's National Conference, Indiana Music Educator's Association, Indiana Bandmaster's Association, National Board Master Association, Arts and Enrichment Committee.

Interests

• Music, gardening, ethnic foods, travel, reading.

Connections

Married James Kenneth Cheney, December 31, 1996.

Father:

Harold Elmo Dorton

Mother:

Nancy Annette (Smith) Dorton

Spouse:

James Kenneth Cheney