Mr. Dorzab, originally from the Pacific Northwest, has taken a circuitous route back to his origins. He received his B.A. in English Literature from Whitman College and Secondary Certification in English from Walla Walla College. His first teaching gig took him to Las Vegas, NV where he taught English and reading for 9 years at a middle school. He has been teaching freshman English and creative writing at The Dalles High School since 2014.

Being a father of 5, life is busy between correcting papers, attending soccer practices, and changing diapers. He enjoys reading, singing, acting, and cooking. He hopes all students can love reading and learning by being in his classes.