The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education has appointed Ericka Garza as the new principal of Hunt Club Elementary School in Oswego, Illinois, effective July 1, 2026. Garza comes with a distinguished background in dual-language teaching and educational leadership, having previously served as principal at Rosa Parks Middle School in Dixmoor, Illinois. During her tenure there, she successfully transformed the school culture, improved attendance and behavior outcomes, and exceeded academic growth targets. Garza began her career as an English learner teacher and later worked as an English learner program coordinator. Her experience also includes leading Mark Twain Primary School, a dual-language magnet school in Kankakee, Illinois, from 2017 to 2022. The district's officials highlighted her commitment to serving diverse communities and her ability to build strong school cultures focused on belonging and academic excellence.