Palos East Administration
Mr. Robert Szklanecki
Principal
708-448-1084 x3500
rszklanecki@palos118.org
Mr. Szklanecki serves at the principal of Palos East. Prior to this role, Mr. Rob Szklanecki served as the assistant to the principal and learning coach at Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21. He began his career in education as an intermediate teacher, and in 2005 became the assistant to the principal at Edgar A. Poe Elementary School in Arlington Heights. He received his bachelor's degree in elementary education from Illinois State University, and his master's degree in Educational Leadership from Northeastern University. In addition to his duties with District 21, he also served as an adjunct instructional professor at his alma mater, Illinois State University.
Rob is proud to work at Palos East Elementary School. His main goal is to provide support to students, staff, and parents to achieve academic and social-emotional success. He understands the importance of working collaboratively with staff, students, and parents to best meet the needs of each child.
Mr. Szklanecki has a strong commitment to the students he serves. He and his wife have three children and reside in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.
Mrs. Allison Grasso
Assistant Principal
708-448-1084 x3501
agrasso@palos118.org
Mrs. Grasso has over 16 years of experience in the field of education. She previously taught 6th grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Math at Oster-Oakview School in New Lenox School District 122. Before that, she taught 1st grade at Sorrick School in North Palos School District 117.
Mrs. Grasso received her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University, holds a master’s degree in teaching from Lewis University, and a degree in education administration from Olivet Nazarene University. In addition, she has earned an English Language (EL) endorsement and has previous experience working with EL students.