Dr. Deininger has been an educator for 20 years; a high school principal for eight years. She is currently the principal of Oregon High School, where she has had the opportunity to serve for the past four years. She was honored as the 2015 Golden Apple Principal of the Year when she served Rockford Public Schools. She is an adjunct professor for Rockford University, and a proud mom & grandma, Cubs and Iowa Hawkeye fan!