Alumni Parents at Oakwood

20 Alumni Parents with graduates ranging from Oakwood's inaugural class of 2009 to the most recent class of 2023 currently work at Oakwood School. Hear from Kelli Frazer P '21 on why her role as both an Oakwood staff member and alumni parent mean so much! 

"My journey with Oakwood began when we were looking for a middle school for my only child. Our goal was to find a school that would challenge my daughter academically and enhance her social skills. From the beautiful campus to the vibe of the staff and faculty, I immediately knew this was a special place. What I didn’t anticipate was just how involved with the community I would later become.

As a volunteer, I got a glimpse into the Oakwood community that was made up of exceptional leadership, caring teachers, and unique students. I say unique because each student is their own person. They are not just a number, they are not grouped into categories, but instead, they are each recognized as an individual and allowed to pave their way.

I started as a part-time employee allowed to focus on athletics, events, and community engagement—I loved it! Five years later, I am rewarded in ways that cannot be measured because it is a feeling I get from seeing the Oakwood students thrive in a multitude of different areas: academics, arts, and athletics, to name a few.  Each student can be a scientist, digital artist, athlete, actor, musician, engineer, writer, club leader, and the list goes on. I have watched students try on these different hats to find out what their true passion is and pursue it.

While I cannot know how my daughter would have fared at another school, I know that her participation in various activities has molded her into a well-rounded person. I owe that to Oakwood.

My daughter graduated in 2021 and people often wonder why I continue to work here. There is only one answer—the Oakwood community. The support, camaraderie, generosity, spirit, and connections that I have because of Oakwood are invaluable to me both personally and professionally."