About Our Staff
Mrs. Oldre
My name is Mrs. Oldre, I am the Prairie Elementary and Intermediate Library Media Specialist. I feel fortunate to be able to share my ENTHUSIASTIC love of reading with all students and staff at Prairie Elementary school!
I joined the Prairie Elementary staff in 2013 after teaching 19 years for the Hills-Beaver Creek School District. I began my career as a Kindergarten teacher and have also taught 2nd grade, 3rd grade, gifted and talented, computer and then moved into Library Media.
I grew up and graduated from Luverne, MN. I earned my BA degree in Elementary Education K-6 from Southwest State University in Marshall, MN and a Masters degree as a Library Media Specialist from Mankato State University in Mankato, MN.
My husband Kyle and I have two adult sons. I enjoy reading, traveling, golfing, socializing, volunteering, and spending time with my family.
Ms. Tania
Hello! My name is Tania Rodriguez. I was born and raised here in Worthington. I graduated Worthington High School in 2022 and I became a paraprofessional for Media Center in September 2022. I have always loved to read, and I enjoy reading to students when they visit the library. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, I like to travel with my family in the summer and visit our relatives.
Mrs. White
Hello, My name is Lorie White. I am so excited to begin working at the Prairie Elementary Media Center. I love reading and helping children learn to love reading. In the past I worked in a media center while in college and at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary. I joined District 518 in 2013 as a Deaf and Hard of Hearing para working in all grade levels over the past years.
I grew up on a farm near Sanborn, IA. My husband and I have four adult children and one grandchild. I love reading, quilting, spending time with my family, and traveling to our national parks.