Eastwood teacher receives award

Pam Keeslar has been named the 2022 recipient of the John E. Oster Award for Excellence in Teaching.

She was honored Friday at the 60th anniversary gala of Sturgis Area Community Foundation.

Keeslar has taught at Eastwood School for 24 years and holds a master’s degree in education. At Eastwood School, Keeslar goes above and beyond to support students and school activities, according to district officials.

Currently, she serves a leading role in coordinating the before- and after-school KidsCare program in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County.