The Second Grade Team

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Mrs. Lauren Candiano

2nd Grade Teacher
lcandiano@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20116

Teaching Experience: 19 years

Education: Purdue University: Bachelor of Arts in Education

Hobbies: Reading, working in the yard, going for bike rides, running, decorating my house, restoring old furniture

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, when one only remembers to turn on the light.”
— Albus Dumbledore

Mrs. Allison DeFrain

2nd Grade Teacher
adefrain@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20125

Teaching Experience: 13 years

Education: University of Michigan: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Penn State University: Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, Muhlenberg College: Teaching Certificate

Hobbies: Spending time and traveling with my husband and daughters

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
— Christopher Robin

Ms. Jodi Santana

2nd Grade Teacher
jsantana@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20118

Teaching Experience: 23 years

Education: Indiana University Northwest: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Hobbies: Riding my bike, hiking, and gardening.

Role Model: My father is my role model. He was a self-educated man and an entrepreneur who was also an exceptionally positive human being.


Mrs. Hillary schoettel

2nd Grade Instructional Assistant
hschoettel@discoverycharter.org