Ms. Alexandroff
My name is Pam Alexandroff, once and still known to many as Pam Eidenberg. I am a mother, grandmother, teacher, and consummate student of both life and living, and in the traditional sense as a learner. My lifelong desire to be a teacher and my own love of learning resulted in my pursuing an advanced degree in teaching in order facilitate the learning of young minds. I ventured out on my teaching career when I was forty years old, and I have spent all but four months of that period teaching at our wonderful school. It has been a glorious and exciting time for me and during my years at Diego received a second Master’s Degree in Multicultural Education. I continue to seek more learning opportunities for myself and to enjoy the glory of life and the opportunity it provides. In my free time I exercise, enjoy cooking, love to eat, and read novels, cookbooks, magazines, trade journals, books on teaching and education, and anything else I can get my hands on! Importantly, I enjoy sharing my thoughts and ideas in writing!
When I first arrived at José de Diego, I taught Language Arts and supported the Social Sciences curriculum by assisting students in preparation for the Constitution exams. At that time, I taught both seventh and eighth grade children. From there, I happily moved to grade six and have enjoyed many years teaching and knowing a multitude of fabulous children. In yet another teaching role, I facilitate the learning of adults at the University of Phoenix with a primary concentration in diversity studies.
During my time at our fine school, my two children have grown to be successful and happy adults, and I am the proud grandmother of a wonderful little boy. Similarly, I have had the grand opportunity of visits from students who have also grown to be successful young adults. I look forward to the coming school year with great enthusiasm!
Ms. Alexandroff can be reached at: PAAlexandroff@cps.edu
Ms. Zavala
My name is Ms. Zavala and this is my sixth year teaching at De Diego. I have been a CPS teacher since 2003, and I have endorsements in Math and Social Studies. I have a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, and I am currently working on a Masters in Middle School Mathematics at De Paul University.
Some of the things that I enjoy doing include going to the movies, shopping, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.
I am looking forward to a successful and productive year.
You can email Ms. Zavala at: nlzavala@cps.edu
Ms. Rasgus
Welcome back to another exciting school year!! For those of you who do not know me, I am Ms. Rasgus. I will again be teaching sixth grade science as well as language arts to my homeroom. I am looking forward to meeting all of my new students as well as seeing all of the old ones.
I hope everyone enjoyed their summer and is ready for another fun-filled, hardworking, successful school year!! Remember, don’t sweat the small stuff and NEVER GIVE UP!! Oh, yeah…..”Be the Best You Can Be”….Happy school year!! 
Love,
Ms. Rasgus
You can contact mrs. Rasgus at: earasgus@cps.edu
