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.”

Senior Administration

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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.

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 10-year terms and provide continuity 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.
Current and 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 and Alumna Parent
Trustee Since 2023 and 2015-2021
David Weber, Secretary

Entertainment Attorney
Alumnus Parent
Trustee Since 2020
Lori Hall Armstrong

Attorney & Strategist
Current and Alumnus Parent
Trustee Since 2020
Gaby Arvizu

President and CEO, Students Run LA
Current Parent
Trustee Since 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
Alumni Parent and Current Grandparent
Trustee Since 1979
Les Frost

Retired Educator
Current Grandparent
Trustee Since 2021
Dr. Donald E. Grant Jr.

Clinical Psychologist
Current Parent
Trustee Since 2023
Marta F. Kauffman, General Member

Writer/Director/Executive Producer
Alumni Parent
Trustee Since 2002
Courtney A. Kemp

Writer, Producer, and Showrunner
Current Parent
Trustee Since 2024
Robert Kondrk

Vice President, Apple
Current Parent
Trustee Since 2022
David Lipsey

Senior Investment Strategist, Wells Fargo Bank
Alumni Parent
Trustee Since 2019
Barbara Marshall, General Member

Alumni Parent and Current Grandparent
Trustee Since 1970
Carlos Moran

Non-profit and Sustainability
Current Parent
Trustee Since 2024
Elizabeth Hirsh Naftali '76 (EC), General Member

Philanthropist and 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 and EC Alumna Parent
Trustee Since 2024
Sylvia Torres-Guillén

Trial Lawyer
Current and Alumna Parent
Trustee Since 2021
Alonzo Wickers IV

First Amendment & Intellectual Property Lawyer
Current Parent
Trustee Since 2021
Gideon Yu

Co-Owner & Former President, SF 49ers
Current Parent
Trustee Since 2021