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Spencer Crossing
Intermediate School
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Mrs. Pikalek
5th Grade Language Arts - Spencer Crossing
jpikalek@nlsd122.org

About Me... 

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I started my teaching career in Plainfield teaching third grade.  I then moved to New Lenox and taught fifth grade at Oakview.  In 2013, I moved to Spencer Crossing to teach fourth grade.  I'm currently teaching fifth grade.
 
 
 
 

Quick Facts...

Years Teaching:

17

Started Working at NLSD:

2008

Family:

Married Jim in 2008, son born in 2009 (Eddie) and daughter born in 2012 (Evelyn)

Favorite Thing About Teaching:

My favorite thing about teaching is seeing the children's faces light up when they learn something new. I love to see that "I got it" look on each child's face.

Graduated From:

Northern Illinois University (undergrad)
NOVA Southeastern University (masters)

Hobbies:

Photography, traveling, reading, cooking, and baking

Favorite Book:

Too many to list! Historical fiction is currently my favorite genre.