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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 2021-2022 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.
- Oakwood Away From Oakwood
  Learn how we kept our students engaged, supported their well-being, and continued to provide a stellar education through remote learning.
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.
- Oakwood Away From Oakwood
  Learn how we kept our students engaged, supported their well-being, and continued to provide a stellar education through remote learning.
Specialty classrooms enhance learning
Middle School
- Upper School
  Our students grow into well-spoken, confident, vibrant individuals and citizens.
- Oakwood Away From Oakwood
  Learn how we kept our students engaged, supported their well-being, and continued to provide a stellar education through remote learning.
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.
- 2020-2021 Pandemic Support Fund
  This year's fundraising efforts will be focused on our upgraded technological needs and enhanced campus health and safety.
Make a difference today!

Faculty

Constituent

Maria Alvarez

HS Spanish Teacher

Karen Arnold

Upper School Mathematics, 7th Advisor

Isaac Berniker

High School Mathematics, Dean of Academics, Junior Advisor

Sheryl de Bree

Upper School French, Senior Advisor

Jennifer Gastelum

Upper School Math Teacher

Eric Hengstebeck

HS Language Arts Teacher

Adam Hubbard

HS Art Teacher & Department Lead

Derek Jensen

MS Physical Education Teacher & Asst. Athletic Director

Kort Jensen

High School Athletic Director

Terry Kung

Interim Director of College Counseling

Abraham Leach

Upper School Spanish Teacher

Mikio Nakade

Upper School History Teacher

Mark Newton

Upper School Head & Principal

Julie Pak

High School History Teacher & Department Chair

Steven Potter

Upper School Music Teacher

Jaime Sahagun

High School Science Teacher

Mark Schneider

US Performing Arts Teacher and Dept Lead

Roberta Vinkhuyzen-Rasmussen

International Student Coordinator

Nisanti Wilmot

Upper School Teacher

Sean Wilmot

Science Department Chair and Upper School Teacher

William Wilson

High School English, Senior Advisor