FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
ALL IN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
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NEW PROPERTY 15
EAGLES SUPPORTING EAGLES 2024 ANNUAL FUND
23 BLUE JEAN BALL LIGHT’S UP THE NIGHT
35 ENDOWMENT AND OTHER GIFTS THAT SUPPORT OAKWOOD
CORPORATE PARTNERS
ALUMNI
FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear Oakwood Community:
It is a privilege and an honor to serve as the Head of School at The Oakwood School and to write to you as we begin Oakwood’s milestone 30th academic year with increased enrollment in each of our three divisions for the fourth straight year and a capital campaign that has raised more than 80% of its goal. The 2024-2025 school year was another fantastic one at Oakwood as we opened two new building additions, won another state athletic championship, had fantastic crowds at our performances of The SpongeBob Musical, and saw our graduating seniors average over $100,000 per student in merit-based college scholarship offers. It is truly a great time to be an Oakwood Eagle as the energy on Oakwood’s campus is palpable and the sense of community is as strong as ever.
The 2024-2025 Annual Report provides a snapshot of the many ways in which the members of our school community gave so graciously of their time, talents, and financial resources to our school and its students during the previous school year. Every gift has a direct impact on the lives of our students, faculty, and staff and enhances the broad range of programs offered at Oakwood. Without this generosity and commitment, Oakwood truly would not be the special place that it is, and for that I thank all of you on behalf of everyone who works and learns here every day.
One of the greatest opportunities currently presented to Oakwood is how we respond to the growth the Greenville area is experiencing. After an enrollment decline through the pandemic, the school has seen our student population increase by nearly 50% over the last four years to match our previous high.
That growth necessitated the building of additional classroom space in Founders Hall and a new main entrance at Agnes Q. Monk Hall. This construction was completed with funds raised through our ALL IN Capital Campaign, which has already secured over $2.0 million of its $2.5 million goal. Once remaining funds are raised, we will be able to make important upgrades to the gym floor, stage, and sound system in Agnes Q. Monk Hall.
In May, Oakwood also purchased 10.5 acres of land behind the Upper School to serve as a buffer from outside development and allow the possibility of future campus expansion.
Planned development around MacGregor Downs Road has also necessitated the addition of several security and safety measures on campus, including security laminate, a visitor management system, exterior lighting, access controls, and security cameras, most of which were installed through a significant grant the school obtained.
Other major areas of support for Oakwood in 2024-2025 include: Countless volunteer hours from the members of our Oakwood community; Annual Fund contributions of $101,632, including 100% Board, 94% faculty and staff, and over 64% parent participation; The 2025 Blue Jean Ball, which raised over $89,305 and had a successful Fund-ANeed that benefitted our science program; Corporate Partner support of over $100,000; and A $300,000 security grant through DHS/FEMA.
Oakwood has had only one mission throughout its history: to instill in our students the strength of character, the creativity, and the wisdom to make a difference in the world. Having graduated our 17th class of seniors this last spring, we are continuing to see the incredible impact that our alumni are having on our world, and that impact will continue to grow with each graduating class. We now even have Oakwood alumni making a difference right here on campus with some alumni on our faculty and others becoming Oakwood parents by enrolling their own children here.
Your generosity is critical as we continue to deliver on our mission by preparing our students to become the leaders and problem solvers of tomorrow. We look forward to celebrating our 30th year with you this year and are excited about what the future holds for Oakwood.
With warmest regards,
Dan Quesnel Head of School
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Dear Oakwood Community,
I am beyond excited about the new facilities and upgrades at our school this year and I am hopeful that you will have a chance to tour them. My name is Kristel McLawhorn and I wear many hats at Oakwood: Lower and Middle School parent, PSA volunteer, coach, trustee, and Capital Campaign Chair. My 3rd grader is so pleased that his classroom is across from the new LS/MS Innovation Lab. Both he and my 5th grader are excited about the new space and equipment -- "Inno Lab" days are their favorite school days!
Rob and I strongly believe that Oakwood is the premier choice for an independent education in Eastern NC, and I suspect you feel the same way. Our family is deeply grateful to the families who came before us and had the vision for this school. They went out on a limb and stood for something when it required a good deal of courage and investment, both in time and finances. Most good things are not easy, and endeavors like this are worth working for. I’m asking you to join our family in going All In for Oakwood by supporting this Capital Campaign: to honor your student and our forebears, to continue providing these students with the best education possible, and to make dreams a reality.
Our goal for phase one is $2.5 million. I am ecstatic that our community has raised $1.4 million to date; if we can meet this match, we’ll reach $1.9 million. With your commitment, $2.5 million is achievable, and then we can watch more dreams become reality as we move to phase two. The All In campaign is aimed at bringing the best to our students in a fiscally responsible manner. We look to our community to sustain our school and ask that you make Oakwood a philanthropic priority.
All the best,
Kristel McLawhorn
All In Capital Campaign Chair
VISION TO REALITY
Mr. Dan Quesnel opened our 2024 Ribbon Cutting with the following kind words:
“We want to thank Board President Jeff Longshore, Campaign Chair Kristel McLawhorn, the Board of Trustees, the Capital Campaign Task Force, WIMCO Construction and Oakwood’s longstanding relationship with the Rawls family. We especially thank teachers – their dedication to students and outstanding work in the classroom are what is attracting and keeping all these wonderful students and producing so many happy and successful graduates.
Last year, the Board and administration saw an opportunity to help secure Oakwood’s future. The recent addition of two sections of PK3 and a second section of PK4 had become a feeder that was filling the grades above them. Enrollment was up for the second year in a row in all three divisions, and we were projecting continued enrollment growth. The problem was we were running out of space for the children who wanted and deserved the opportunity for an Oakwood education.
So we took a leap of faith. We converted the main office into an additional Lower School classroom, temporarily moved the third grade classroom out of the Lower School building, scattered several administrators to the four corners of campus, and committed to building a Lower School addition and secure and welcoming visitors’ entrance and main office. Rather than turn children away, we made the decision to build these additions while we raised the funds for them.
Poor Ms. Christine spent the year running the main office out of a space that was barely big enough for her and her squirrel memorabilia, let alone for all the students and visitors she welcomes each day.
Thanks to that leap, I am proud to announce we are now up in all three divisions for a third year in a row and are approaching a historically high enrollment without compromising class sizes or the quality of the education we offer.
And today we officially open our Lower School addition complete with 2 new third grade classrooms, a permanent home for our LS/MS Innovation Lab, a faculty work room, and a LS coordinator’s office. We are also opening the new visitor entrance, main office, and a front desk and reception area worthy of Ms. Christine and the many guests who visit Oakwood.
The journey does not end today though, as that leap of faith was not only that enrollment would continue to grow, but also that our community would show the faith in us that we have shown in them.
So before we cut this ribbon, I wanted to thank those of you who have already committed to our capital campaign and encourage the rest of you to join us.”
CELEBRATING OUR NEW SPACE
Joining them is Dan Quesnel, Head of School, Jeff Longshore, President of the Board of Trustess, and Jessica Jones, Director of Development
Ms Christine Barker is assisted by “lifer” Marcus Gilliken ’25 and Myna Kasibhatla ’32
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
With momentum for the ALL IN Capital Campaign at a high, a dedicated alumni family issued a challenge to our community - if we could raise $250,000 in six weeks, then they would match that amount.
So many people joined us as we focused our collective energy, expertise, and resources towards creating a brighter future.
Led by our Campaign Chair Kristel McLawhorn, supportive Board members and loyal volunteers, we set out to meet the challenge. The excitement was electric as we continued to gain momentum to meet our fundraising goals.
Dr. Trey and Kristi Sloan kicked-off the challenge by donating the inaugural gift, in honor of Brody (5 ) and Iggy (K). The Fairbrothers were one of many families to follow: “We want to see Oakwood continue to serve our community and grow by leaps and bounds. This is why it has been so important for our family to support the school through volunteering and philanthropy." We couldn’t have said it better!
Together, we are ALL IN! Our six week fundraising total was a remarkable $603,350.
This generated an additional matching challenge gift by an alumni family of $100,000 that generated a total of $118,450.
We raised $722,530 including the matching gifts!
Bret and Jenny Oliverio, Supdogs
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
Thanks to the efforts of Dan Quesnel and Board President Jeff Longshore, Oakwood recently purchased 10.5 acres of land directly behind the Upper School (highlighted in blue in the photo).
This new acquisition, which was made without incurring any debt, provides the school with the option to grow in the future and creates a buffer from outside development.
Eagles Supporting Eagles!
We are Rachel and Jim Speicher, and we want to thank you for your support of the Oakwood Annual Fund for 2024. Our theme this year is “Eagles Supporting Eagles” because of so many ways that we are ALL IN for our school community! The enthusiasm and dedication we have for our school and community is also reflected in so many Oakwood families.
We find ourselves amazed at the accomplishments our Oakwood students are able to achieve at such a young age; We are proud to be a part of a school that educates young people who end up having an incredible impact on the world.
We continue to be impressed with the strength of the Oakwood community and the commitment of the faculty, staff, and families to make Oakwood a supportive and welcoming place that challenges students to discover and become the best version of themselves. Dear Oakwood Community,
We have been Oakwood parents for six years and supporters of the school since moving to Greenville in 2015. Our son Jefferson is in 4th grade, and our daughter Caroline is in 2nd grade class. Both started at Oakwood in PK4 with Mrs. Painter and Mrs. Long.
Each year, Oakwood holds an Annual Fund Campaign to close the gap between tuition income and other sources and operational expenses.
Every dollar raised is directly used to support the education of the children inside and out of the classroom. We are thankful to each Oakwood family who gave as generously as they were able to the Eagles Supporting Eagles Annual Fund. These donations ensure that Oakwood can continue to offer and support the amazing learning opportunities we have all come to know and love about an Oakwood education.
We are really happy to be able to support Oakwood as the Annual Fund Chairs. Thank you for your continued support of our wonderful school!
Eagles Supporting Eagles!
Drs. Jim and Rachel Speicher
Drs. Robbie and Kristel McLawhorn
Allen and Kimberly Sicley
Carl and Dr. Mary Catherine Turner
Marc and Carly Hustvedt
Dr. Marie and Michael Rowe
Drs. Aaron and Jessica Danison
Dr. Grant and Mollie Thaxton
Drs. Kenji and Sarah Leonard
Erica Taylor Mizelle
Dr. Loren Limberis and Dr. Jaclyn Beierlein
Dr. Shannon and Jeff Longshore
Andy and Sharon Culpepper
Drs. Michael and Amanda Bates
Scott and Monika Barker
Dan and Ellyn Quesnel
Dr. Daniel and Amanda LaValley
Dr. Larry Hodgkins and Anita Rish-Hodgkins
Dr. Courtney Saunders and Jason Jackson
Drs. Shiv Patil and Aparna Thombare
Kevin and Jennifer Youngs
Drs. Ira and Jodi Adler
Dr. Ramesh Mishra and Dr. Manisha Tiwari
Bret and Jenny Oliverio
Dr. Kalyan Muppavarapu and Dr. Sravanthi Utpala
Dr. Trey and Kristi Sloan
Dr. Robert and Concetta Oglesby
Dr. David and Krystal Fairbrother
Shaun and Jessica Thomas
Dr. Jason Ryan and Dr. Jennifer Defazio
David and Bree Morrison
Preston Alfred and Paola Matheus
Gay Davenport, in honor of the 9th grade
Tim Lanivich and Dr. Chinny Okolo
Dr. Raihan Azad
Dr. Umer Tariq and Dr. Maham Khan
Steve Thorton
Drs. Mohit Kasibhatla and Bhavana Nagulapally
Tim Barrett and Bradley Trabookis
Drs. Channaiah Srikanth Mysore and Pooja Srikanth
Dr. Joanne Matthews and Allan Mitchell
Drs. Reggie and Ogi Obi
Jimmy and Krestin Hite
William and Aurelia Monk
Willow Oak
Oak
Dr. Yizu Jiao and Lily Jing
Linda Roberson
Drs. David and Paige Harrington
Brandon and Tamra Tate
Jody and Elizabeth Morris, in honor of Lucas Morris
Michael Tann and Debra Jackson
Que and Anastasiia Dew
Marc and Dr. Susan Miller
Dr. Daniel and Emily Crowder
Dr Taylor and Helene Farland
Dr. Li Yang & Dr. Lixue Dong
Parker and Kristy Conway
Dr. Andy and Sangita Tewari
Dr. and Mrs. Suzanne and Adam Clark, in honor of Meyer Mehlman and in memory of Herschel Nissan Bernhardt
Timothy and Dr. Crystal Dickson
Dr. Russell and Anna Norris
Dr. Chris and Ashley Hoedt
Mr. Morris J Moye
Dr. George and Parmie Herman
Sterling Edmonds
Dr. Jim and Sandy Bates
John and Amy Wells
Locke and Lynda Clifford
Steve Wright
Barry and Dianne Youngs
Dr. Greg and Michelle Kearney
Dan and Nancy Brier
Aron and Amy Daniels
Acorn Oak (up to $499) Acorn Oak (up to $499)
Dr. Joshua and Jamie Harford
Matthew and Sandra Wright
Ebony Brown
Lenna Jones, in memory of Tommy Jones
Anne Owens
Dr. Geoff and Dr. Kaebah Orme-Evans
Jason and Rita Cone
John and Sherry Condie
Shan and Dr. Felicia Collins
Dr Taylor Saunders, in honor of Raegan Jackson
William and Leslie Hawkins, in honor of Beau Hawkins
Jamar and Faith Sampson
Drs Philip and Rebekah Rogers
Drs. Colin and Mackenzie Smith
Stephen and Dr. Danielle Walsh
Kenneth Grimes and Nicole Corbett
John and Lauren Mothersole
Kate Mavredes
The Rizek Family
Beth Longshore
Juan Murillo and Maria Itziar Ramirez Inchausti
Amanda Partin
Russell and Tanya Styles
Drs. Timothy and Maggie Clifton
Steven and Kristie Scholl
Zenaida Miranda Colon and Jonathan Rivera Rios
Steve and Erica Letchworth
Anonymous, in honor of Nora (4th) and William (K) Palmatary
Christian and Heather Martin
Daniel and Lu Leonard
Bobby and Darlene Jones, in honor of Marshall ’27 and Reese ‘35
Patricia Harvey
Jacqueline Carson
Alex and Crissy Housand
Sue Ann Forrest Swift ‘11
Brandon and Lauren Hendricks
Dr. Joel and Deana-Marie Rose
Nelson Raney and Rachel Segar
Jae and Rae Thomas
Dr. Andrew Berson and Dr. Kourtney Krohn
Miss Kianna Dixon, in honor of Schuyler Morgan
Trevor and Victoria Hansen
Derrick and Becky Welch
Samantha Heath
Robert and Katherine Jackson
Chris and Demi Beagley
Dr. Tim and Melissa Gates
Kim Miller
Nico Paz
Michelle Casey
Dr. Marty Greer Robinson, in honor of Elizabeth Robinson
Dr. Doug and Tamara Shusterman
John and Whitney Porter-Acee
Chris and Zandy Evans
Justin and Laura Steigerwalt
Brandon and Lori Henry
Dr Sean and Joanne McGowan
Josh and Giovanna Gunn
Acorn Oak (up to $499) Acorn Oak (up to $499)
Dr. David and Christi Herman
Drs. Denys Bashtovyy and Erzsebet Szatmari
Dr. Joseph Ferrara and Jessica Schindhelm
Luis Duarte Garcia and Gabriela Barriga Gomez
Dr. Andrew and Heather Bridgforth
Steven and Amanda Emory
Lauren Tenace
Senie Jones
Cassandra Mehlhop
Robert and Martha Schindhelm
John and Jean Defazio
Coffman Charities, in memory of Bill Freelove
William and Aurelia Monk, in memory of Bill Freelove
Mary Raab, in memory of Bill Freelove
Robert and Frances Young, in memory of Bill Freelove
William and Jane Brown, in memory of Bill Freelove
Eagles Supporting Eagles! Faculty and Staff
Dan Quesnel
Ellyn Quesnel
Max Crotts
Cherita Lytle
Caroline Hardee
Catherine Biggs
Hunter Pardue
Ronnia Cockrell
Frank Harper
Trisha Evans
Jessica Jones
Amanda Bates
Rontrell Knockett
Jamika Knockett
Blaire Nichols
Jade Pontbriand
Lauren Jahrsdorfer
Dianne Law
Courtney Stewart
Jeannette Painter
Christine Barker
Catherine Allen
Christopher Allen
Hermelinda Doughtie
April Ebron
Lexie Ellis
Janice Adams
Elatise Gallagher
Tamra Haurani
Erica Imbimbo
Amanda Jackson
Patsy Johnson
Kim Jones
Brian Kirby
Tracey Lea
Julie Long
Angus McKellar
Hunt McKinnon
Chris Nunnally
Maggie Barry
Jenell Simpson
Jennifer Smith
Erin Scully
Keith Blades
Stu Campbell
Dr . Wanda Carr
Mary Katherine Cole
Jennifer Corley
Miles Cowles
Shona Daniels
Tracy Strickland
Stephanie Webb
Chris Young
Ashley Blackmer
Emily Prokopowicz
Anita Rish-Hodgkins
Stacy Ruffin
Natasha Smith
Thomas Taylor
Cory Whaley
Tricia Hurt
Lexi Ellis
Gracie Dail
MARCH30
Oakwood Supporters,
Oakwood’s 26th annual auction and celebration was a truly fantastic event! The Blue Jean Ball Leadership Team brought dedication, energy, and enthusiasm to our biggest fundraising event of the year Monk Hall was transformed, the food was excellent, and the band was rockin’ Our shared evening celebrating Oakwood was a testimonial to the incredible generosity of our community
Because of our Fund A Need during the event, the science department is already preparing to bring additional updates and remarkable opportunities to the student body in class, OASES, and the Innovation Labs
With sincerest gratitude, I want to thank everyone who put in priceless hours, donations, ideas, and sweat to make this event a success
Best,
Jessica Jones, Director of Developmen
FUNDANEED FUNDRAISINGTOTAL $6,979 $89,305
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Bailey’s Raffle Winners: Amy Muenscher, Anastasiia Dew, Michelle Kearney
50/50 Raffle Winner: Joanne McGowan
Tuition Raffle Winner: Becky Welch
Thank you for your support!
Blue Jean Ball Committee Members: Bree Morrison, Leanne Anderson, Helene Farland, Krystal Fairbrother, Laura O’Neal, Julie Kelly, Dani Assis, and Ashley Hoedt;
Volunteers: Amanda Bates, Danielle Hoo-Fatt, Suzanne Lang, Christi Herman, Joanne McGowan, Beth Allen, David Fairbrother, David Morrison, Anastasiia Dew and Melissa Gates; Our generous faculty, staff, parents (class parent shout-out!), alumni, and community support; Chance Basket donors: Mollie Thaxton, Carly Hustvedt, Concetta Oglesby, Kim Sayers, Simply Divine Oil and Wine, Anna Imhoff, Hope Mewborne, Donna Martin, Ashley Eatmon, Will Cooke, Michelle Kearney, Tamra Shusterman, Allan Mitchell, Linda Kuhn, Jef Glenn, Holly McGillicuddy, Mary Bauer, Staci Sears, Mary Jon Pabst, Sangita Tewari, and Tamira Tate; and
Our sponsors: Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, SupDogs, and Corporate Partners
Thank you for your support!
A Time for Science
Aaron Danison
Apt to Learn
Bailey's Fine Jewlery
Barkyardigans
Bateeni Mediterranean Grill & Café
Boards and Bubble
Bostic Sugg
Brook Valley Country Club
Camp Sea Gull/Camp Seafarer
Carolina Farmstead
Carryout by Chrislyn
Charles June Karate
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Coffman's Men's Wear
Colonial Williamsburg
Crush Vodka Distillery + Cocktail Bar
Cucinella's Midtown
Davenport Farms, Pattie Mills
Dillon’s Aviation
Donna's Animal Adventures
Dr Philip Rogers, ECU
EC Junior Volleyball Club
Emerge Gallery & Art Center
ENC Pirate Realty+Allen Tate Realtors
Farmer and The Dail
Fleet Feet
Fresh Market
Geri Simpkins Photography
Greenville Civic Ballet
Greenville Country Club Golf
Greenville Country Club Tennis
Greenville Yard Gnomes
Halo Home
Henry Smith
Huntington's Learning Center
Ironwood Golf Club
It's So Wright
Jef Glenn
Jefferson's Flowers, Wine, Gifts
Karsin Landis, Jenni K Jewelry
Kendra Scott Jewlery
Kitty Hawk Kites
Lanoca Coffee Company
Let's Roam
Linda Kuhn
Marc Miller,107.9
Mayor PJ Connolly
Melissa Gates, Wee Beesties
Minges Bottling Group
Nino's Cusina Italiana
Noel and Angie Brown
Thank you for your support!
North Carolina Arboretum
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Orange Theory Fitness
Painted Peacock
Parker's BBQ
PGSA
Pharmville Pharmacy
Pirate Club, ECU
Pitt County ABC Store
Publix
Savannah Bananas
Sawyers Fun Park
Shaw's Barbecue House
Simply Divine Oil & Wine
Stacey Swinson, Ground Up Pottery
Sup Dogs
Sylvan Heights Bird Park
Tamira & Brandon Tate
Tapped
Texas Roadhouse
The Beaufort Hotel
The Farmer’s Daughter
The Quesnels
The Standard Dog Salon & Supply Co
Tractor Supply
Trader Joe's
Viva Med Aesthetics and Wellness
Warrior Zone
Wawa WITN
Young's Physical Therapy and Sports Performance
Room Parents:
Rae Thomas
McKenzie Bonneville
Liz Morris
Stacy Bailes
Nicole Corbett
Ritu Modi
Sherry Condie
Lexi Fleming
Melissa Gates
Amanda LaValley
Kianna Dixon
Jamie Harford
Melissa Gates
Ebony Brown
Becky Welch
Helene Farland
Chrissy Housand
Kristi Sloan
Amanda Emory
Danielle Assis
Michelle Kearney
Krystal Fairbrother
Sandra Wright
Ellyn Quesnel
Julie Long
Trisha Evans
Jeanette Painter
Keisha Stanley
Ellyn Quesnel
Ashley Blackmer
Erin Scully
Anita Rish-Hodgkins
Tricia Hurt
Lauren Jahrsdorfer
Jessica Jones
Blaire Nichols
Patsy Johnson Thank
Parent Service Association
Chris Young
Cherita Lytle
Jennifer Smith
Jamika Knockett
Camp Oakwood
Hunt McKinnon
Catherine Allen
Tracy Lea
Amanda Jackson
Ronnia Cockrell
Christine Barker
Dan Quesnel
Stacy Ruffin
Jade Pontbriand
MARCH30
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community. PSA helps make the following programs a success: Back to School Kick-off, Tears & Cheers Breakfast, Jolly Cart, Parent Social, Bingo and Game nights, Teachers' Holiday Lunch and Teacher Appreciation, and the International Festival.
Thank you to the donors and volunteers that make PSA events possible We especially appreciate the hard work and dedication of the executive committee:
Kristy Conway, President
Jodi Adler, Vice President
Victoria Congdon, Treasurer
Suzanne Lang, Room Parent Coordinator
Ashok Vaid and Stacey Bailes, Secretary
Carly Hustvedt, Communications
Jessica Schindhelm, Marketing
Melissa Gates, Volunteer Coordinator
r Fine Arts Support Team is the best! helps make the following a success: Main Musical, Costumes, Sets, Music, Fine Arts iety inductions and miscellaneous needs e Arts faculty and programming support.
nk you to the dedicated Executive Board: Jaclyn Beierlein, President
Anna Norris, Treasurer
anne Clark and Allan Mitchell, Members
The Musical. Volunteers invested so much time and talent to making sure the show was successful. Thank you to our community donors for supporting Fine Arts at Oakwood!
Endowmentspla
lowingtheschooltofulfillitsmissionandensure long termfinancialstability.
The
Eileen Van Houten Memorial Scholarship
The Eileen Van Houten Memorial Scholarship supports students of The Oakwood School who show a rich dedication to volunteerism and service to our community.
$16,603
The Amy Gardner Fund
This fund was designed to show our appreciation for Coach Amy Gardner and her tireless work and commitment to the student athletes of Oakwood It will support studentathletes and athletic programs at Oakwood.
$409
The Reita Watson Fund
Reita Watson was not just a beloved kindergarten teacher at Oakwood; she was the embodiment of its heart and soul. This endowment is a testament to her enduring impact, one that will shape the lives of Lower School students for years to come.
$7,635.04
We are grateful to parents, grandparents, trustees, alumni families, and friends for establishing the funds listed below If you have any questions about an existing fund, or you would like to discuss establishing a new endowment fund or scholarship, please contact our Development Office.
2024-2025
Our audience includes:
410+ current students and 1200+ current parents and grandparents, 200+ alumni and their families, 4,660+ social followers, 30,000 monthly website visitors, and 3,500 annual attendees at campus events!
Oakwood’s Corporate Partners Program provides area businesses with the opportunity to publicly support all of the school’s events and programs, while also offering unique marketing access to the campus community. Through web and print media, as well as signage at major events, our Corporate Partners demonstrate their support for The Oakwood School while also advertising their services to a highly coveted audience.
Oakwood’s Board of Visitors Oakwood’s Board of Visitors
The Board of Visitors plays a vital role in strengthening Oakwood’s presence in the community. The group gatheried on April 29, 2025 to hear updates on the school’s continued growth, connect with leadership, and take a closer look at the impact of Oakwood’s mission in action.
Oakwood Leadership & Advancement Team presented:
Jeff Longshore, Board President
Dan Quesnel, Head of School
Sangita Tewari, Board of Visitors Chair
Dr. Amanda Bates, Director of Admissions
Lauren Jahrsdorfer, Director of Marketing & Communications
Jessica Jones, Director of Development
The Board of Visitors serves as an engaged group of volunteers who assist Oakwood’s Board of Trustees and Head of School in building relationships, advocating for the school, and supporting its advancement efforts. Your involvement helps shape the future of Oakwood, and we are grateful for your partnership.
SpringandFall2025 BoardofVisitors
Dr.BertWarren
KimOsborne
TrentMcGee
MaryBauer
MarthaPritcher
KandieSmith
Dr.ToddFraley
JefGlenn
Dr.BimAkintade
Rev.JohnPorter-Acee
Dr.DelilahJackson
Dr.PhilipRogers
ALUMNI
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
ALUMNI
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Happy Happy Birthday, Birthday, Oakwoo Oakwood
Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone— 30 years of The Oakwood School!
We’re bringing together alumni, current and former families, faculty, and friends for a joyful celebration of the moments, memories, and people that have shaped our school community. Come reconnect, reminisce, and help us honor the past while looking ahead to an exciting future. We will host multiple events throughout the year, but if you are in the area please stop by and share your Oakwood experience.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
