Drew Leadership Team

Principal – Mr. Don Doran

A dynamic leader with nearly 35 years of successful educational experience, Mr. Doran was appointed Drew’s principal in 2009. He is committed to ensuring each child realizes his or her full potential.

Mr. Doran joined Drew from Outward Bound Atlanta, where, as Executive Director, he increased the annual number of students served from 48 to nearly 9,500 in just four years. Previously, he served as Executive Director for an Atlanta Public Schools’ Reform Team consisting of 25 elementary and middle schools. He has a remarkable record of improving student achievement, particularly during his terms as Principal at Atlanta’s Benteen Elementary School and Inman Middle School. He began his career as a teacher and coach.

Mr. Doran holds a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University, as well as master’s and specialist’s degrees from Georgia State University.

Email Mr. Doran.