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Doris Elaine Matthews was born on July 25,1931 in Washington, DC to Clarnce L. and Ossie Rogers Mitchell. She attended Philadelphia schools, graduated from Overbrook High in 1949, earned her degree in education from Cheyney University while becoming a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and later received a master's from West Chester University. For 42 years, Doris taught English, math, and social studies in the Philadelphia Public School system, where she was known for her ...