Language Arts & Literature

Ms. Iverson

7th Grade

Woman with short hair, wearing glasses and a black top, under a light pink cardigan, smiling at the camera.

Teaching Since 2000

BA - Literature (Benedictine University)

US History Endorsement (Northern Illinois University)

Mr. Callahan

7th Grade

Teaching Since 2025

BA - Middle Grades (University of West Florida)

Miss Straith

7th Grade

Teaching Since 2024

BA - Middle Grades Education (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign)

Mrs. Araujo

8th Grade

Logo for Ottawa Elementary School District 141. A school building with a flag, children holding hands, and animals.

Teaching Since 2000

BA - English Education (Illinois State University)

MA - Teaching and Learning (Nova Southeastern University)

Ms. Ziel

8th Grade

Logo for Ottawa Elementary School District 141. It features a school building with a bell tower, children, and animals.

Teaching Since 2006

BA -Educational Leadership (Aurora University)

Mrs. Gaughan

8th Grade

Logo featuring a school building, children holding hands, and various animals. Text reads "We Are Oes Ottawa Elementary School District 141".