Open main menu Home About the District News Please Welcome Our New Assistant Principal at Oakwood School Posted March 27, 2020 District 113A Board of Education has named a new assistant principal for Oakwood Elementary School for 2020-2021 school year. Ryan Talaga, currently a Dean at Chelsea Intermediate School in Frankfort School District 157C, will assume the role of Assistant Principal position on July 1. The district said Talaga holds a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University. He has served as a physical education educator in Frankfort School District 157C and in Lemont SD113A prior to becoming a Dean. "It is an honor and a privilege to join Lemont-Bromberek School District 113A and to be a part of the Oakwood family," Talaga said in a release. "I look forward to serving the families of Oakwood School and building a love for learning alongside an amazing staff. I am thrilled to be a part of such a supportive community, and I can’t wait to welcome the students to school this fall!” The district said the appointment comes after a rigorous and extensive search process including a candidate pool of over 100 applicants and multiple rounds of interviews. During the interview process, Talaga was described as "student-centered, energetic, sincere, and invested," as well as someone who is "relatable and ready to positively influence the school culture at Oakwood." His references described him as someone with "strong leadership," and a leader who is "positive, reflective, hardworking and open-minded." "Mr. Talaga was a standout applicant throughout the entire interview process," said recently hired Oakwood principal, Kate Kwasny. "It was evident that Mr. Talaga’s experience, his compassion for student excellence and dedication to Lemont makes him the perfect addition to the Oakwood family.” The district will host a Meet and Greet opportunity for parents and staff to meet Talaga prior to the start of the school year. Mission and System Assessment Results History Board of Education Superintendent's Page District Office Committees Public Information One to One Technology State of the District Community Links Directory Photo Gallery FAQs Our mission is to empower students to think critically and become productive, global citizens through innovative learning, collaborative communication and responsive citizenship. Learn More about our Mission This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to . Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A is an Early Childhood to Eighth Grade School District located in Lemont, Illinois. We are proud of our heritage and academic excellence. We are committed to providing our students with a world-class education and serving our community. Follow us on Vimeo (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Follow us on Facebook (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Social Media Student Registration Departments Community Employment Photo Gallery Public Information Site Map 16100 127th Street | Lemont, IL 60439 | Ph. 630-257-2286 | Copyright ©2015 Campus Suite, a web platform for schools Website accessibility policy Privacy policy Site map Report accessibility issue