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Oswego District 308 honors November PRIDE Winners at Monday’s board meeting

By Hannah Soukup
Several educators from Oswego School District 308 schools were recognized as PRIDE Winners on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the Board of Education meeting.

Several educators from Oswego School District 308 schools were recognized as PRIDE Winners on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at the Board of Education meeting. (Photo provided by Oswego School District 308)

The Oswego School District 308 board and Superintendent Dr. Andalib Khelghati recognized the November PRIDE winners from Churchill, Prairie Point and Southbury Elementary Schools and Murphy Junior High School at the Board of Education meeting Jan. 13.

The board implemented the PRIDE program in the fall of 2015 to recognize, promote and celebrate the many contributions made by teachers and employees across the district.

“The stories shared by the nominators about our PRIDE winners are so heartwarming; we know they are making a difference every day with our students, staff and families,” Khelghati said in a news release. “It’s an honor to bring them to the board meeting to showcase their dedication and celebrate their accomplishments.”

As part of restructuring the PRIDE program for the 2024-2025 school year, every school in the district will have at least two teachers and one staff member who will be recognized as a PRIDE Winner.

Churchill Elementary School PRIDE Winners:

  • Sara Carson - Speech Pathologist/Behavior Therapist
  • Tom Clason - Physical Education Teacher
  • Lexie Sluder - Building Nurse

Prairie Point Elementary School PRIDE Winners:

  • Jenn Boozell - Physical Education Teacher
  • Kerra McCoskey - Kindergarten Teacher
  • Jen Hooks - Teacher Assistant

Southbury Elementary School PRIDE Winners:

  • Sarah Howe - Kindergarten Teacher
  • Dr. Megan Truax - Fourth Grade Teacher/NxtGEN Mentor
  • Luz Deck - Teacher Assistant (STARS)

Murphy Junior High School PRIDE Winners:

  • Sarah Noll - Social Worker
  • Erika Rerych - Honors Sixth Grade ELA Teacher
  • Michelle Lybarger - Dedicated Building Substitute

To nominate a staff member for consideration, visit link.sd308.net/PRIDE.