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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
(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

Michele Willoughby, Administrative Assistant

Educational Services is responsible for:

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

Allyson Couch
Director of Educational Services/HR
(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

Katie Poppa
OJH / OHS Gifted Intervention Specialist
(937) 297-5328

Ceci White
Smith Elementary Gifted Intervention Specialist
(937) 297-5335

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:
Abby Riedel MS, RN, CNP-AC/PC, CWON
District Nurse 

Lauren Hart RN, BSN
Clinic Nurse (Harman)

Shannon Mackie RN, BSN
Clinic Nurse (Smith)

Melissa Arzola BSN, MSN
Health Services Associate

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.

Frank Eaton, Operations Coordinator
(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

Suzanne Batten
Special Education Supervisor
(937) 297-7803

Haley Goodwin
School Psychologist

Erin Kegley
School Psychologist

Linda Fortener
Administrative Assistant

Dawn Millhouse 
Parent Mentor

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
(937) 297-1513

Daina Levine
Associate Technology Coordinator
(937) 297-1513

Bill DeMange
Systems and Hardware Engineer
(937) 297-1513

Thomas McCready
IT Office Assistant
(937) 297-1513

FOR Families:
Device Advice (advice for purchases)
Tips for bringing a device to school (BYOD)
ProgressBook (grades and assignments) Password help

Laura Sauber
Treasurer of Record
937-297-5332

Tiffany Hiser
Finance Director
937-297-5332

Laura Connor
Asst. Treasurer
937-297-5332

Sarah Bourne
Assistant to the Treasurer - Payroll
937-297-5332