About
School Leadership
Head of School
Jaime A. 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.”
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
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Jenna Frost
Director of Enrollment Management, K-12
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John Gentile
Assistant Head of School for Community Engagement and Belonging
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Nancy Leptuch Virrey
Director of Advancement
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Stacie Muñoz
Director of Educational Innovation and Technology Services
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Bret Nicely
Director of Marketing & Communications
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Erin Nowak
Middle School Principal
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William Perkins Tift
High School Principal
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Denise Ross
Elementary School Principal
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Miriam Singer
Assistant Head of School for Institutional Programs & Initiatives
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Christopher Thomas
Chief Operating Officer
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James Alan Astman, Ph. D.
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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.
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John D. Jones, Chair
President/CEO of Greystone Management Group, Inc.
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Marcus Wiley, Vice Chair
Founder/Producer, Immi
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Brian Diamond, Treasurer
President/CEO, Diamond Design Landscaping, Inc.
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David Weber, Secretary
Entertainment Attorney
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Lori Hall Armstrong
Attorney/Strategist
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Gaby Arvizu
President/CEO, Students Run LA
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Jamie Bakal '92
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Mitchell Butler '89
National Basketball Players Association Certified Agent
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Ken Fritz, General Member
Former President, Talent Managers Association
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Les Frost
Retired Educator
Current Grandparent
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Oren Gordon
Retired Entrepreneur
Current Parent
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Dr. Donald E. Grant Jr.
Clinical Psychologist
Current Parent
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Yasmine Delawari Johnson
Co-founder of Alliance of Moms & Philanthropist
Current Parent
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Marta F. Kauffman, General Member
Writer/Director/Executive Producer
Current Grandparent & Alumni Parent
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Courtney A. Kemp
Writer/Producer/Showrunner
Current Parent
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Yvonne Lee
Actor/Producer/Director
Current Parent
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Barbara Marshall, General Member
Alumni Parent & Current Grandparent
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Carlos Moran
Non-profit and Environmental Sustainability
Current Parent
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Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali '76 (EC), General Member
Philanthropist & Investor
Oakwood EC Alumna & Alumni Parent
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Maya Omar
HR Executive, NBC Universal
Current Parent
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Ira Pianko, General Member
Consultant
Alumni Parent
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Lee Rosenbaum
Lawyer
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Kara C. Sax
CEO, Sax Agency
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Zach Suchin '02
Co-Founder & CEO, Brand Knew
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Gary M. Sumers
Retired
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Alexandra Lang Susman, Immediate Past Chair
LGBT Civil Rights Attorney
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Treani Swain '03
Human Resources Specialist
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Heidi Taylor
Retired Psychologist
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Sylvia Torres-Guillén
Trial Lawyer
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Alonzo Wickers IV
First Amendment & Intellectual Property Lawyer
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Gideon Yu
Co-Owner & Former President, SF 49ers
Current Parent
Trustee since 2021
