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Dominguez “As both a parent and an educator, there are particular elements I look for in a school that are integral to the highest quality education. Does the school put students at the center of its philosophy and truly honor the individual? Do teachers celebrate the unique qualities of every student and provide opportunities for wholehearted engagement? A truly exceptional educational community recognizes the value that comes when students, teachers, and parents learn with and from one another. There is an authentic sense of reciprocity when all members of the community are learning together.” Senior Administration Team List of 10 items. Jenna Frost Director of Enrollment Management, K-12 Email John Gentile Assistant Head of School for Community Engagement and Belonging Email Nancy Leptuch Virrey Director of Advancement Email Stacie Muñoz Director of Educational Innovation and Technology Services Email Bret Nicely Director of Marketing & Communications Email Erin Nowak Middle School Principal Email William Perkins Tift High School Principal Email Denise Ross Elementary School Principal Email Miriam Singer Assistant Head of School for Institutional Programs & Initiatives Email Christopher Thomas Chief Operating Officer Email James Alan Astman, Ph. D. Headmaster Emeritus After four decades of leadership and service to Oakwood School, Headmaster Jim Astman retired from his role on June 30, 2019. We are fortunate to have been led by someone with a personal connection to Oakwood’s founders and who brought their original vision to life in innumerable ways. Always placing the Statement of Philosophy at the center of Oakwood’s endeavors, Jim grew our school into a nationally recognized leader of K-12 progressive education. In his role as Headmaster Emeritus, Jim lends his wisdom, institutional knowledge, and passionate educational vision to the continuing betterment of our community. Board of Trustees The Oakwood School Board of Trustees serves as the guardian of our Statement of Philosophy and is accountable for the financial stability and future of the school. The Board is comprised of Oakwood School parents, grandparents, alumni, and community members. Pursuant to the school’s bylaws: The Board can have no more than 33 trustees, including no more than 5 general members. Trustees serve 3-year terms with a 2-term limit (and after one year rotating off the Board, a trustee may be eligible for re-election to the Board). General members serve renewable 6-year terms and provide continuity and historical perspective, and/or special expertise to the Board. The Board meets 6 times annually. Trustees typically serve on two Board committees, which include: Advancement; Audit; Capital Campaign; Committee on Trustees; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging; Executive; and Finance and Investment. List of 31 items. John D. Jones, Chair President/CEO of Greystone Management Group, Inc. Current & Alumna Parent Trustee since 2020 Marcus Wiley, Vice Chair Founder/Producer, Immi Current Parent Trustee since 2022 Brian Diamond, Treasurer President/CEO, Diamond Design Landscaping, Inc. Current & Alumna Parent Trustee since 2023 and 2015-2021 David Weber, Secretary Entertainment Attorney Alumnus Parent Trustee since 2020 Lori Hall Armstrong Attorney/Strategist Current & Alumnus Parent Trustee since 2020 Gaby Arvizu President/CEO, Students Run LA Current Parent Trustee since 2024 Jamie Bakal '92 Educational Consultant Oakwood Alumnus & Current Parent Trustee since 2025 and 2018-2024 Mitchell Butler '89 National Basketball Players Association Certified Agent Oakwood Alumnus Trustee since 2021 and 2013-2019 Ken Fritz, General Member Former President, Talent Managers Association Current Grandparent, Alumni Parent & Alumnus Grandparent Trustee since 1979 Les Frost Retired Educator Current Grandparent Trustee since 2021 Oren Gordon Retired Entrepreneur Current Parent Trustee since 2025 Dr. Donald E. Grant Jr. Clinical Psychologist Current Parent Trustee since 2023 Yasmine Delawari Johnson Co-founder of Alliance of Moms & Philanthropist Current Parent Trustee since 2025 Marta F. Kauffman, General Member Writer/Director/Executive Producer Current Grandparent & Alumni Parent Trustee since 2002 Courtney A. Kemp Writer/Producer/Showrunner Current Parent Trustee since 2024 Yvonne Lee Actor/Producer/Director Current Parent Trustee since 2025 Barbara Marshall, General Member Alumni Parent & Current Grandparent Trustee since 1970 Carlos Moran Executive Director, North East Trees Current Parent Trustee since 2024 Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali '76 (EC), General Member Philanthropist & Investor Oakwood EC Alumna & Alumni Parent Trustee since 2004 Maya Omar HR Executive, NBC Universal Current Parent Trustee since 2022 Ira Pianko, General Member Consultant Alumni Parent Trustee since 1992 Lee Rosenbaum Lawyer Current Parent Trustee since 2024 Kara C. Sax CEO, Sax Agency Current Parent Trustee since 2023 Zach Suchin '02 Co-Founder & CEO, Brand Knew Oakwood Alumnus Trustee since 2022 Gary M. Sumers Retired Current Grandparent Trustee since 2023 Alexandra Lang Susman, Immediate Past Chair LGBT Civil Rights Attorney Current Parent Trustee since 2019 Treani Swain '03 Human Resources Specialist Oakwood Alumna Trustee since 2022 Heidi Taylor Retired Psychologist Current & EC Alumna Parent Trustee since 2024 Sylvia Torres-Guillén Trial Lawyer Alumnae Parent Trustee since 2021 Alonzo Wickers IV First Amendment & Intellectual Property Lawyer Alumnus Parent Trustee since 2021 Gideon Yu Co-Owner & Former President, SF 49ers Current Parent Trustee since 2021 Secondary Campus 11600 Magnolia Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601-3015 818-732-3000 Elementary Campus 11230 Moorpark Street North Hollywood, CA 91602-2602 818-732-3500 Connect Get Social