Recognition
Celebrating the people who make Oak Grove soar.
From the educators shaping each school year to the alumni carrying Oak Grove forward, OGSEF honors excellence at every stage.
Educator of the Year
Honoring exceptional staff — $500 + a plaque
Each year, OGSEF honors staff who make an exceptional impact on Oak Grove students. Recipients receive a recognition plaque and a $500 award. Nominations are submitted by colleagues at the close of the school year.
2025
- Brittany Tromotola (K–4)
- Aimee Brown (5–8)
- Casey Dugan (Student Services / Specials)
2024
- Heather McCarty (K–4)
- Christine McCracken (5–8)
- Erin Vance (Student Services / Specials)
2023
- Kelly Zannon (K–4)
- Matt Oesch (5–8)
- Meg Oesch (Student Services / Special Services)
Soaring Eagle Scholarship
$1,000 for a graduating Oak Grove alum
Launched in 2016, the Soaring Eagle Scholarship awards $1,000 to a graduating Libertyville High School senior who is an Oak Grove alum — celebrating growth, leadership, and community as they continue to post-secondary education.
2025
- Prem Acharya
- Vitoria Dias Martins DaCosta
2024
- Shrawani Datar
- Roqaya Elmenshawy
2023
- Charles Verkoulen
- Paige Regan
2021
- Andrew Benoit
- Samantha Skarbek
2020
- Maggie Hutchins
- Nathan John
2019
- Harley Baskin
- Matthew Huang
2018
- Grace Mazurek
- Emily Roller
2017
- Evan Pinsel
- Amanda Mudd
2016
- Tucker Goebler
- Kierstin Thompson