Family Communications Hub

The mission of the Community Relations Department is to share the amazing story of the Oakwood City School District and our outstanding students with parents and community members.

Through our digital and print presence, as well as by working with local media, we are able to share the exceptional opportunities occurring each day in our buildings, on our stages and on the athletic fields.

Traci Hale 
Director of Community Relations
hale.traci@oakwoodschools.org
(937) 231-0904

The Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment is responsible for the following:

- Academic Content Standards and Curriculum Reviews
- District and State-Mandated Assessments
- Gifted Program and Teacher Enrichment Specialists
- Professional Development Program
- Career Education - Grants

Dr. Kimbe Lange, Ed.D.
Director of Curriculum, Instruction,  Assessment & Gifted Programming

(937) 297-7801
lange.kimbe@oakwoodschools.org

Christine Yeary, Administrative Assistant

yeary.christine@oakwoodschools.org

Educational Services is responsible for:

• Home Education
• Human Resources
• Licensure
• Pupil Services
• Registration
• Residency and Enrollment
• Transportation

Allyson Couch
Director of Educational Services/HR
couch.allyson@oakwoodschools.org
(937) 297-7802

Almost half of Oakwood students are identified as gifted, according to the State of Ohio’s definition, in at least one of the domains of giftedness: Superior Cognitive, Specific Academic (math, science, language arts, social studies), Creative Thinking and Visual & Performing Arts.

Most gifted students in Oakwood are served through differentiation provided within the general education program. The Oakwood Gifted Program assesses students for giftedness, provides professional development for educators and resources for parents, and provides additional services for those gifted students who require more extensive enrichment/extension.

CONTACT:

Mallory Bright
Harman School Gifted Intervention Specialist
(937) 297-5338
bright.mallory@oakwoodschools.org

Katie Poppa
OJH / OHS Gifted Intervention Specialist
(937) 297-5328
poppa.katie@oakwoodschools.org

Ceci White
Smith Elementary Gifted Intervention Specialist
(937) 297-5335
white.ceci@oakwoodschools.org

For more information, visit our Gifted webpage.

Oakwood has three full time nurses serving the school district. We provide first aid, care for chronic health conditions, provide health education, and maintain health records and immunization records.

Our goal is to give students and families a safe and healthy school environment and surrounding community physically and emotionally.

CONTACT:

Kristan Levy RN, BSN - Clinic Nurse (Harman/Lange)
levy.kristan@oakwoodschools.org

Shannon Mackie RN, BSN - Clinic Nurse (Smith)
mackie.shannon@oakwoodschools.org

For more information and access to required medical forms, visit our Health Services webpage.

Our operations department works with the Oakwood Schools administration and facilitates the workings of each building, through our current Master Facilities Plan, as well as regular upkeep of our historic buildings.

Todd Scott, Operations Coordinator
scott.todd@oakwoodschools.org
(937) 297-5332

Oakwood Schools recognizes the importance of providing a specialized education for students with disabilities. Students within our district are provided educational services based upon the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA), the federal law governing special education. IDEIA requires public schools identify students with disabilities through a multi-factored evaluation (MFE) and then provide the students with a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).

CONTACT US:

219 West Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45429
Main Phone: (937) 297-7803
Fax: (937) 299-8734

FRANK EATON
SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR
EATON.FRANK@OAKWOODSCHOOLS.ORG
(937) 297-7803

Haley Goodwin - School Psychologist
goodwin.haley@oakwoodschools.org

Erin Kegley - School Psychologist
kegley.erin@oakwoodschools.org

Linda Fortener
Administrative Assistant
fortener.linda@oakwoodschools.org

Dawn Millhouse  -  Parent Mentor
millhouse.dawn@oakwoodschools.org

Our webpage provides more information on how to receive specialized instruction as well as support.

The Oakwood Technology Department is devoted to providing support to students, parents, teachers, and staff. This support covers a myriad of aspects including:

• Expertise in the instructional design and educational integration of technology
• Forward-thinking planning and setting of district vision relating to the use of technology
• Formal and informal training for teachers and other staff
• Management of vendors and technological systems
• Maintenance of infrastructure and devices
• Troubleshooting and help-desk support
• Serving as a clearinghouse of educational tools and their use

CONTACT:

Matt Sproat
Technology Coordinator
sproat.matt@oakwoodschools.org
(937) 297-1513

Daina Levine
levine.daina@oakwoodschools.org
(937) 297-1513

Bill DeMange
demange.bill@oakwoodschools.org
(937) 297-1513

Thomas McCready
mccready.thomas@oakwoodschools.org
(937) 297-1513

FOR Families:

New!- Device Advice (advice for purchases)
Tips for bringing a device to school (BYOD)
ProgressBook (grades and assignments) Password help

Dan Schall
Treasurer of Record
schall.dan@oakwoodschools.org
937-297-5332

Tiffany Hiser
Finance Director
hiser.tiffany@oakwoodschools.org
937-297-5332

Miranda Piatt
Asst. Treasurer
piatt.miranda@oakwooschools.org
937-297-5332

Sarah Bourne
Assistant to the Treasurer - Payroll
bourne.sarah@oakwoodschools.org

Michele Willoughby
Assistant to Treasurer - Accounts Payable
willoughby.michele@oakwoodschools.org