Mrs. Crystal Rutherford

Crystal Rutherford 6th and 8th Grade Strategic Reading 6th and 8th Grade Strategic Writing 6th Grade Reading Dynamics 630.551.9480 crutherford1205@oswego308.org There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate`s loot on Treasure Island. ~Walt Disney~

Profile

My name is Crystal Rutherford, and I have been teaching in Oswego School District since 1999.  I began my teaching career in fifth grade at Boulder Hill Elementary School.  I then had the wonderful opportunity to help open Fox Chase Elementary School, where I taught fifth grade and third grade for many years.  Since I very much enjoyed the experience of opening a school, I decided to do it again here at Plank Junior High School as a Reading Specialist. 

I received my undergraduate teaching degree in Elementary Education at Concordia University, and my Master`s Degree in Reading from Lewis University, as well as my Reading Specialist Certificate from Lewis University.  I consider myself a lifelong learner which is why I stay current with best practices in education, especially in my three favorite areas: Reading, Writing, and Differentiated Curriculum.  I have also completed several professional development sessions/courses.  Along with that, I`ve served on various school and curriculum committees. 

Junior High Class Schedule

Period	Class	Time
1	6th Grade Strategic Writing	8:00 - 8:55
2	Plan/Prep	8:59 - 9:40
3	8th Grade Strategic Writing	9:44 - 10:25
4	6th Grade Reading Dynamics	10:29 -11:10
5	Lunch	11:14 - 11:55
6	8th Grade Strategic Reading	11:59 - 12:40
7	8th Grade Strategic Reading	12:44 - 1:25
8	6th Grade Strategic Reading	1:29 - 2:10
9	6th Grade Strategic Reading	2:14 - 3:00

Office Hours

Room F101
Monday thru Friday / 7:30am - 7:50am and 3:00pm-3:30pm (please schedule an appointment)

The best way to reach me is through email, which I check periodically throughout the day.  I feel that parent and teacher communication is vital to your child`s success in school, and welcome any questions or comments.