All About Dr. Mahmood

Hi, my name is Rachael Mahmood and this page is all about me! I am going to spend the whole year getting to know your family. So, it is important that you also know all about me.

Why I am a teacher: I have always wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. My dad always tried to convince me to become a doctor by telling me that he would buy me a new sports car. I told my dad I still wanted to be a teacher. So, he told me that if I become a teacher, he would buy me a bicycle. That bribery never worked on me, but dad... I'm still waiting for my bicycle.

As a Student: I went to grammar school in Downers Grove. My fifth grade teacher was Ms. Rakitan. She was also my first grade teacher. She used to let us drink soda and chew gum in class. I was a very hyper student. I talked ALOT. I was always getting in trouble for getting out of my seat and talking too loud. In 5th grade, I got to go to France as an exchange student. I spent the whole year learning French and I spent a month going to school in France at the end of 5th grade. It was a very cool experience!

Work: Before coming to Georgetown, I taught for 10 years at Brookdale. At Brookdale, I taught 3 years in 5th grade and 7 years in 4th grade. Before working at Brookdale, I was a substitute teacher and taught 5 years in early childhood. This is my 4th year teaching 5th grade at Georgetown. Do that math... Yep 14 years as a teacher in District 204!!

Education: Here is a list of the schools I went to...

• Downers Grove North Highschool

• Benedictine University - Bachelors of Arts in Education Minor in Psychology

• Elmhurst College- Masters in Teacher Leadership

• Northern Illinois University- Doctorate of Education in Teaching, Learning, Curriculum and Instruction

Family Life:

• I grew up in Downers Grove. My parents are both doctors. I have a step mom, a step dad, two full sisters, three step sisters, and two step brothers.

• I have been married to Omer Mahmood for almost 9 years! We have one son named Mikyal Mahmood. He is 6 years old. We have one daughter named Ariya. She is 2 years old! I live in Plainfield, IL. We have no pets, but Ariya does like to eat from the floor!

My mom, dad, husband, and sisters in my wedding photo!

This pic was taken on EID a Muslim Holiday we celebrate.

This picture is taken in Montreal, Canada.

My interests include: Walking, reading, horoscopes, technology, learning different languages, experiencing new cultures and traveling.

Vacations:

• I have been to India more times than I can count or remember. I am guessing at least 10-15 times.

• I go to Pakistan almost every year since I got married (that's 10 years).

• My favorite vacation was to Istanbul, Turkey!

• I have also been to France, Germany, Switzerland, England, Netherlands, Panama, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Australia, The Dominican Republic, and Canada and lots and lots of states in America!

Istanbul, Turkey

Seattle, WA

Nathia Gali, Pakistan

London, England

Why my students love me...

• I have funny voices like... my Mini Mahmood voice.

• I am a Comeee-cher (Comedian Teacher).

• I love learning about their cultures.

• We do TONS of fun things in 5M.

• I like to dance, dance, dance!

• I care about all of my students like my own babies :)

• oh yeah and.... I AM THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!

I CANT WAIT TO LEARN ALL ABOUT YOU!!!!