The Second Grade Team
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Mrs. Lauren Candiano
2nd Grade Teacher
lcandiano@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20116
Teaching Experience: 18 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.””
Mrs. Allison DeFrain
2nd Grade Teacher
adefrain@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20125
Teaching Experience: 12 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.””
Ms. Jodi Santana
2nd Grade Teacher
jsantana@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20118
Teaching Experience: 22 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.
Katelyn Specht
2nd & 3rd Grade Instructional Assistant
kspecht@discoverycharter.org