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Meet the Teacher - Mrs. Dragel

2nd Grade - Room 146

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Hello! Welcome to 2nd grade.

Second grade is a fun and exciting time in your child’s life. I am happy to share this time with your family.

In 1988, I began my teaching career in Hinsdale School District 181 teaching 3^rd grade. After the birth of my children, I took great delight in staying home. While away from the classroom I stayed active by: volunteering at my children’s schools, tutoring, and enrolling in a couple of graduate classes. In 2002, I began my career at Palos East teaching 2^nd grade.

Over the course of my teaching career, I have been a teacher in 2^ndgrade, 3^rdgrade, & 2^nd/3^rd grade multi-age classrooms. I have also had the pleasure of “looping” from 2^nd to 3^rd grade on more than one occasion.

(looping - when a teacher teaches the same group of students for two or more consecutive years.)

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from University of Illinois at Chicago, a Master’s Degree in Multi-categorical Special Education, & a Certificate of Advanced Study in General School Administration. I have also completed the “Gifted Institute” recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, and additional course work in gifted education.

When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my husband and teenage children, reading, walking our dogs, or researching & updating my family’s genealogy.

jdragel@palos118.org

Palos East office: 708-448-1084

Direct line/ voicemail: 708-761-3531

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