Meet Mr. Donandre “Dre” Orr
From the Fire — A Leader Was Formed
Mr. Donandre “Dre” Orr is more than a behavior specialist — he’s a mentor, coach, educator, and advocate who lives out the very mission he now teaches. As a former troubled youth who was nearly labeled a lost cause, Dre understands the power of someone believing in you. That “someone” for him was his uncle and a few educators who stepped in, saw his potential, and redirected his path.Today, Dre holds
A Bachelor of Science in Education (University of Florida)
A Master’s in Special Education (Grand Canyon University)
Doctoral studies in Educational Leadership (Grand Canyon University, in progress)
In his current role as Dean of Students at DeRenne Middle School in Savannah, GA, Dre oversees the behavioral needs of more than 500 students and mentors countless youth with emotional and disciplinary challenges.
Additional Roles & Affiliations
- Football Coach & Athletic Mentor
- Advisor to the Sigma Beta Young Gentlemen’s Club
- Board Member of AGES (Academic Girls Empowering for Success)
- Youth Motivational Speaker
- Certified Behavior Coach & Foster Parent
- Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Dre is committed to building a new generation of leaders who understand that structure, fairness, discipline, and love are not contradictions — they’re tools for transformation.