Director of Student Services Moving to New Position of Director of Special Education

There's an internal change coming to the newly restructured department of Teaching and Learning of Oswego 308 on July 1.

Christine Nelson, current Director of Student Services, will transfer to the position of Director of Special Education, as recommended by Superintendent Dr. Matthew Wendt. 

Nelson will report directly to the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning and will closely collaborate with the Director of the Special Education Cooperative. 

“As the ninth largest and one of the fastest growing Illinois public school districts, special education will benefit from central administrative leadership within our organization," said Wendt.

There are approximately 2,237 special education students in Oswego in addition to the out-of-district special needs students placed in the district for various services, said Wendt. "It has become apparent central district leadership will help us deliver more effective services in a more efficient manner,” stated Dr. Wendt.

Nelson has served Oswego 308 since 2009 as the Director of Student Services.

Prior to joining central office administration, she served four years as principal at Churchill Elementary School.

Nelson came to District 308 from Chicago where she served as a classroom teacher and assistant principal. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Northern Illinois University (NIU) and a master’s degree in administration and policy analysis from the University of Illinois Chicago. She is currently working on obtaining her doctorate from NIU. 

“I am very excited to continue working with district and Kendall County Cooperative staff to develop outstanding academic programming and supportive delivery models for our diverse learners,” Nelson said. “I look forward to partnering with parents and community to provide the services and supports our students need and deserve."

Nelson resides in Oswego with her husband, Lance and her three sons; two of whom are in college and the youngest a junior at Oswego High School.

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