Traughber Junior High School

My name is Crystal Rutherford and I am SO excited to be Traughber's Library Media Specialist!  Many years ago, when I was a student at Traughber, I never would have imagined I would one day be returning as the librarian.  Aside from being a Traughber & Oswego High School graduate, I have taught in Oswego School District for 17 years.  I have taught 3rd grade and 5th grade at Fox Chase Elementary School.  After earning my Masters Degree in reading & literacy, I became a Reading Specialist at Plank Junior High.  My love for reading, and working with students to find their reading interests, led me to earning my Library Media Specialist Degree, and I am excited to be apart of Traughber once again, for my 5th year as the LRC Director!  

 

I live in Yorkville with my husband, as well as my 2 boys; my oldest is a Freshman in College, eek, and my youngest is in 7th grade.  We also have a very spoiled basset hound named Alice.  

 

During my free time, I am an Avid Reader... my favorite Genre is mystery, realistic fiction, and I have fallen in love with novels in verse.  I also love jigsaw puzzles, geocaching, camping, antique shopping, as well as refinishing furniture.

 

I am looking forward to another AMAZING Year!!