About the Administration

Christine Laughlin, Principal

Welcome to the Churchill Elementary School Web site.

My name is Christine Laughlin and I have just completed my first year as the principal of this wonderful school. The students, staff, families and this community have inspired me with their generosity, support and dedication to our children’s education. I feel honored to be a part of this school and this community.

I received my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Northern Illinois University and a Masters degree in Educational Administration from University of Illinois at Chicago. I began my teaching career at Beaubien Elementary in Chicago in 1984. There I taught in the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and finally, the eighth grade. I became the Assistant Principal at Beaubien in 1992, and stayed there until 2005.

I moved to Oswego with my three sons, Alex, Joseph and Peter in July of 2005. In addition to spending time at the boy’s sporting events, I also enjoy camping, bike riding, swimming and traveling with them. We all love living in this community and we all have had positive experiences in our schools.

I am excited that I have the opportunity to continue building on the strong foundation that we have established at Churchill, and I look forward to living and working in this community for years to come.

Tammie Harmon, Assistant Principal

My name is Tammie Harmon and I am the Assistant Principal at Churchill and Homestead Elementary Schools.

I grew up in Crete with my mom, dad, and older brother, Nick. I currently live in Plainfield with my husband, Kevin, and son, Luke, who was born on December 22, 2005.

I received my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University in 1998. I began my teaching career as a student teacher in 3rd grade in New Lenox. For the remainder of that school year, I was a teacher’s assistant with Special Education students in 4th and 5th grades also in New Lenox. I then helped open a brand new building in New Lenox as a 4th grade teacher and remained teaching there for six years. During that time, I received my Masters Degree in Administration from Northern Illinois University in 2001.

The 2005-2006 school year was my first year as the Assistant Principal at Churchill and Homestead Elementary Schools. I am so thankful to be a part of the Oswego School District working with such wonderful students, parents, and staff members.