The Specials Team
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Miss Lia Lombardini
Physical Education
llombardini@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20173
Teaching experience: First year P.E. Teacher
Education: University of Missouri - Kansas City - Elementary Education
Hobbies: Going to church, watching the sunset at the beach, reading, and staying active in adult sports leagues, on a walk, or at the Y!
“The task of modern educators is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.”
Mrs. Jennifer Frankowski
Technology
jfrankowski@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20120
Class Website
Teaching Experience: 16 years
Education: St. Joseph’s College: Bachelor of Science (Major - Elementary Education; Minor - Computer Science); National Louis University: Master of Education in Technology in Education; Endorsement – Computer Education; Indiana Certificate – Technology Specialist
Hobbies: Spend time with my family, sewing projects, use my embroidery machine, make websites, and watch movies
“You are here for a purpose. There is no duplicate of you in the whole wide world. There never has been, there never will be. You were brought here now to fill a certain need. Take time to think that over.” ”
Mrs. Lisa Herr
Library
lherr@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20179
Experience: My sixth year at Discovery
Education: I studied Fine Arts at Indiana University and Architecture at University of Illinois at Chicago
Hobbies: I love to read, swim, and bike and go on adventures with my family
“Live life with empathy and gratitude. “A loving heart is the truest wisdom”.”
Mrs. Annette Hansen
Art
ahansen@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20174
Class Website
Teaching Experience: Art Education 14 years and 2 years teaching Design software
Education: Robert Morris College for Business, South Suburban College for Marketing and Language, American Academy of Art
Hobbies: Being Creative, Saving the World with Izaak Walton Porter County Chapter, 4-H leader of Discovery Trackers, managing family biz Hansen & Sons Construction and doing science with Science Olympiad
““Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
and “Perception is Reality.””
Ms. Jaime Golba
Nature based programs
jgolba@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20170
Teaching Experience - 10 years
Education - Ohio Wesleyan University: Bachelor of Arts in Zoology
Hobbies - Hiking my dog, being with family, fishing, hunting, reading, and making jewelry.
“Teach the students to see the land, understand what he sees, and enjoy what he understands. ”