About the Administration
Patti Decker
Principal
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I am originally from LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Go, Badgers! I received my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 1969. I began my teaching career in 1977 here in District #308 teaching 1st grade at Long Beach Elementary. I remained in the classroom, teaching 2nd – 5th grades at Long Beach and, later, at East View Elementary until Jan. 2000. At that time I moved into administration, serving as the Assistant Principal at East View from 2000-2001, and the Assistant Principal at Fox Chase and Old Post, 2001-2002. I have been at Homestead, as principal, since it opened in the fall of 2002.
I received my Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Northern Illinois University in 1990. My Type 75 administrative certification was completed in 2000 from North Central College.
My husband and I moved to Oswego in 1972. We have 3 grown children - all graduates of Oswego High School - and 6 grandchildren. I spend my free time with them and traveling with my husband. As a parent, teacher, and administrator, I am very proud to be a part of such an outstanding community and school district.
Tara Phillips
Assistant Principal
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Hello Huskies! I am very excited to begin the school year as your new Assistant Principal. I will be the Assistant Principal at both Homestead Elementary and Grande Park Elementary.
This is my eleventh year in District 308. Prior to becoming an Assistant Principal I taught third grade for six years and I spent the last four years teaching and coordinating in the Academically Talented Program.
I received my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Illinois University and my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Francis.
Together, we can do exciting things for the children of our Homestead community!