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About Us
- What is best for the student?
  The educational process at Oakwood develops the whole child, and our Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLOs) reflect our high expectations for our students
- Oakwood Feels Like Family
  Oakwood carries on the educational tradition set forth by our “founding mother”—shaping our students’ growth with intention, intelligence, and unbounded joy.
View our Campus Master Plan Vision
Admissions
- Apply Now!
  Applications for the 2020-2021 school year are now being accepted. Applications for the current year are accepted based on space available.
- Visit Us!
  The best way to learn more about Oakwood is by visiting an Open House or scheduling a tour.
College Admissions & Placements
Early Childhood
- Lower School
  In our balanced environment, students grow into nimble, joyful, persistent thinkers, who are ready to take on any challenge.
- Summer@Oakwood
  Oakwood Summer Explorers is a 10-week program for 4-7 year olds that allows for an almost continuous, year-round education.
Teachers teach their passions
Elementary
- Lower School
  In our balanced environment, students grow into nimble, joyful, persistent thinkers, who are ready to take on any challenge.
- Summer@Oakwood
  Oakwood Summer Arts & Summer Blast are 3-week morning and afternoon programs that provide an enriching summer learning environment.
Specialty classrooms enhance learning
Middle School
- Upper School
  Our students grow into well-spoken, confident, vibrant individuals and citizens.
- Summer@Oakwood
  The Summer Adventures program provide memorable experiences in an enriching summer environment where students can explore a variety of interests for students entering 4th-8th grade.
Our electives challenge us
High School
- Upper School
  Our students grow into well-spoken, confident, vibrant individuals and citizens.
- Travel Study
  Oakwood believes that travel is an important part of a student’s education and every year sponsors a high school international trip.
Our teachers inspire us
Community
- Our Volunteers Rock!
  Oakwood recognizes the most important aspect of a child's education - parental involvement. The school has a very active Parent Service Auxiliary.
- Alumni Stretch and Challenge Themselves
  Our alumni have much to say about their Oakwood experience, and we interviewed some of them on their college campuses to get their perspectives.
Recent News
Support Oakwood
- Spreading Our Roots
  Oakwood has launched its first capital campaign as part of our Campus Expansion Project. Learn about all the ways your support will have an impact on our enhanced campus.
- Oakwood 2020 FundRun
  The Fund Run is Friday, March 20! Donate now to make our largest student-led fundraising effort a successful event!
Make a difference today!

Faculty

Constituent

Kathleen Abbey

Upper School Performing Arts & Speech

Maria Alvarez

HS Spanish Teacher

Karen Arnold

Upper School Mathematics, 7th Advisor

Isaac Berniker

High School Mathematics, Dean of Stuents, Junior Advisor

Patricia Crone

Upper School Head and Principal

Sheryl de Bree

Upper School French, Senior Advisor

David Fajnor

College Counselor

Kelsi Flatland

High School Science Teacher

Jennifer Gastelum

Upper School Math Teacher

Eric Hengstebeck

HS Language Arts Teacher

Derek Jensen

Middle School Phys Ed. Teacher

Kort Jensen

High School Athletic Director

Abraham Leach

Upper School Spanish Teacher

Mikio Nakade

Upper School History Teacher

Julie Pak

High School History Teacher & Department Chair

Steven Potter

Upper School Music Teacher

Jyovonne Tirodkar

Lower School Drama, Upper School Performing Arts

Roberta Vinkhuyzen-Rasmussen

International Student Coordinator

Nisanti Wilmot

Upper School Teacher

Sean Wilmot

Science Department Chair

William Wilson

High School English, Junior Advisor