The best way to experience the Prep community is to visit us! Immerse yourself in classes, connect with faculty, and make new friends! Learn why our inclusive community is a place that is truly beyond ordinary.
Saint John’s Prep is a premier arts and sciences world school where we prize imagination, creativity and discovery. Prep offers experiences that nurture curiosity and expand horizons. We invite you to discover Saint John’s Prep!
We take learning seriously at Saint John’s Prep. Our outstanding faculty and staff challenge our students to reach beyond the familiar to try something new, to create, imagine or invent. We engage our students not only as they are but in relation to all that they can become.
Saint John’s Prep offers athletic, co-curricular and arts programs that are committed to a quality experience, highlighted by hard work, pride, and teamwork. We encourage students to try new things and challenge themselves to learn and grow outside of the classroom.
Every student takes part in our Fine Arts Program at Saint John’s Prep. Our well-rounded curriculum supports the development of appreciation and passion for fine arts that will last a lifetime.
Saint John’s Prep offers a spirited array of varsity and intramural sports. Our programs are inclusive with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Our sports teams give Prep students the opportunity to grow interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Social Studies Teacher 320-363-3315 jdrakkar@sjprep.net
Ms. Drakkar is from the Monticello/ Big Lake area, which is located about 30 minutes south of Saint John’s Prep. She holds two Bachelor of Science degrees: one in Social Studies, with an emphasis in History and the other in Communication Arts and Literature. Both were earned from St. Cloud State University. She has been teaching since 2008 and joined Saint John’s Prep in the Fall of 2011. Outside of teaching, she coaches swimming, helps with the spring musical, and is an assistant coach in track and field.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading and playing video games in a variety of genres, swimming, and running! She has run 2 marathons and continues to run half marathons or less wherever and whenever she can. She has run races in Colorado, Florida, Alaska, and Louisiana with plans to continue running all over!
She enjoys teaching at Saint John’s Prep for many reasons. She says it’s an exciting place, the students are amazing, the staff is wonderful, and the environment both inside and outside of school is incredible. She feels honored to be part of such a strong tradition and excellent school! When people ask her about being at Prep, she immediately describes the beautiful scenery and how much it adds to the incredible atmosphere here at the school.
