Debra Drake
Secondary Teacher
BA, Elementary Education, Indiana State University
Debra Drake is an English teacher at Indiana Connections Academy (INCA). Although Ms. Drake has more than 25 years of teaching experience, she has been a teacher at INCA since its founding in 2010. She holds a bachelor of science degree from Indiana State University. Read more about Ms. Drake's story below:
“I have always liked helping others learn; I love learning. I had teachers I really appreciated while I was in school. I saw the good and bad teaching techniques. I wanted to be the "good" teacher who really cared whether the students could understand. I wanted students to have a love for learning, and I wanted teach them how to be successful, starting with their schoolwork and daily lives. Also, I have always been involved in so many activities, and, with that, I have had the opportunity to teach in many ways.
I see an enthusiasm at INCA. The staff is excited about the opportunity to teach in this format. The parents I have talked with have a genuine interest in their children. This school setting is unique, and in many instances I find it more personal than the traditional bricks-and-mortar school."
This school setting is unique, and in many instances I find it more personal than the traditional brick-and-mortar school.
— Ms. Drake