About the Administration
Philip Chapman
Principal
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 Phil has been married to Shari for 12 years, and they currently live in Oswego. They have been blessed with 3 gorgeous daughters who melt their Daddy’s heart!
Allison is 10 years old and enjoying the 5th grade, while Mattie is 8 years old and exploring 2nd grade. Molly is the baby and is 3 1/2!
Phil first entered the doors of East View Elementary in 1998 as a student teacher while attending Northern Illinois University. After graduating from N.I.U. that spring, he accepted a job as a Youth Pastor in Bloomington, MN where he served for just 1 short year. Phil quickly found his heart being pulled back to the gymnasium where he enjoyed teaching basketball and cartwheels to smiling kiddos. Ironically, a position opened up at East View and he was thrilled to hear he was selected for the job.
Phil then put his love for technology to work by serving as the Internet Services Manager for District 308 from 2002-2005. He is thankful for his experience in that position as it provided him with a global view of the district as well as a greater respect and understanding for the community as a whole. However, his love for children led him back into the elementary building, but this time as an Assistant Principal. He has served in this capacity at Old Post Elementary as well as East View Elementary.
Southbury Elementary is Phil’s new home, and he is so proud to be the leader of such an amazing group of students, parents, and staff. He is anxious to meet each and every parent and student who will make Southbury their home. He looks forward to all of the exciting things that are ahead for not only Southbury Elementary, but District 308 as a whole. Phil will continue to embrace the district's philosophy of having high academic expectations with a caring school climate.
Lindsay Allen
Assistant Principal
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 My name is Lindsay Allen, and this is my first year as the Assistant Principal at Southbury Elementary School. I am very excited about the school year and look forward to working with the students, families, and staff members in this community!
Here is a little bit about myself. I grew up in Upper Sandusky, Ohio and ultimately moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan. While there, I received a Bachelor of Arts in French and ESL from Eastern Michigan University. After graduation, I had the remarkable experience of teaching for two years in France, where I helped students in grades 6-12 become fluent in the English language. In 2002, I returned to the United States to obtain an elementary teaching certificate at North Central College. In 2008, I graduated from Aurora University with a Masters degree in Educational Leadership.
This is my sixth year in the Oswego school district. I spent my first four years teaching 2nd Grade at Lakewood Creek Elementary School, and it was an absolute pleasure working so closely with the families in that community. Last year, I was the Assistant Principal at both Old Post and Grande Park Elementary Schools. This was also a wonderful experience, and I truly enjoyed getting to know the children and families.
My philosophy of education is that children are my top priority, and I will do whatever I can to make sure that every student is reaching her/his potential. I know that by working together, we can make sure our children are successful and thrive in a safe, comfortable, and caring learning environment!
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