Dover First Christian

Soushira Liverpool-Morris

Position: Principal & 4th-8th Grade Teacher
Email: principal@doverfirstchristianschool.org

Education

Highest Degree: Ph.D.
Major Field: Education: Educational Technology & Design
College Where Earned: Walden University
Year Earned: 2023

Biography

Dr. Soushira Liverpool-Morris is a dynamic and visionary educator with a lifelong passion for nurturing academic excellence and Christ-centered character development. With over 20 years of experience in K–12 and higher education, she has dedicated her career to inspiring students and empowering teachers to provide transformative learning experiences that prepare young people to thrive spiritually, academically, socially, and physically.
A proud Seventh-day Adventist educator, Dr. Liverpool-Morris holds a Ph.D. in Education with a specialisation in Educational Technology and Design. She also earned a Master’s in Education focusing on Technology Integration and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Andrews University. Her journey in education began in the classroom, teaching at the elementary level, before serving for many years as a university faculty, graduate program coordinator, and faculty and teacher mentor.
Dr. Liverpool-Morris is passionate about integrating faith, learning, and technology to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world while remaining grounded in biblical principles. She has received recognition for teaching excellence and has led numerous initiatives to enhance curriculum design, faculty development, and student engagement.
Beyond her professional work, she is deeply committed to community service and youth ministry, founding Beautiful Me, a program dedicated to the holistic development of adolescent girls. She has also served on boards supporting children’s homes and has partnered with ministries focused on faith-based education and leadership.
As principal of Dover First Christian School, Dr. Liverpool-Morris is devoted to building strong partnerships between home, school, and church to help every child grow into the individual God has called them to be—academically strong, spiritually grounded, socially responsible, and a light to the world.

Dina Parker

Position: Pre-K & Kindergarten Teacher

Biography

Dina Parker has over 30 years of Pre-Kindergarten experience. This experience includes her work as a teacher, classroom aid, classroom coordinator, playground supervisor, as well as other roles which make her an important part of our early childhood program. Part of Mrs. Parker’s education career included her time in Nicaragua. There she was a teacher, as well as the home and school coordinator who planned social events, which she continues to do for DFCS! Mrs. Parker has a hands-on approach to learning, which helps to prepare students for the years to come.

Favorite Bible Verse:" For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23

Tammy Charles

Position: 1st & 2nd Grade Teacher

Biography

Tammy Charles is originally from Hampton, VA. Ms. Charles was born into the Adventist Church and is a product of Adventist Education. She has taught for 29 years in grades Kindergarten - 8th grade. Giving her students a solid academic education is her most important goal, as it helps students to develop a healthy self-esteem and guides them to cultivate that very important relationship with Jesus. As a teacher, Ms. Charles feels privileged, yet humbled, to play such a significant role in the lives of her students in which God has entrusted to her.

Favorite Bible Verse: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 This text is a daily prayer for me for it reminds me that it is only through God that I can live my life as He desires.