School Leadership
Oakwood Academy's leadership emphasizes individualized education by embracing each student's unique learning profile, utilizing the DIR® model to nurture core developmental capacities. With a commitment to fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication skills, the leadership team works closely with families to ensure each child's social and emotional needs are met alongside their academic growth.
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MESSAGE FROM THE LEADERSHIP
We invited Michele Power, Director at Oakwood Academy, to share a message.
The overview highlights the vision, values, and guiding principles that shape leadership and the student experience at Oakwood Academy.
Michele Power, Director
Dear Parents,
Thank you for considering Oakwood Academy for your child. Deciding on a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make for their future. This is perhaps even more the case if your child needs an individualized education.
As experienced educators in the field of special education, we saw first hand how many students were being taught skills that didn’t address their core developmental capacities. We were inspired to create a school that embraces each students’ individual learning profile and implements an educational program to target their route developmental challenges. We know that every child is capable of engaging with others, expressing their emotions and ideas and developing meaningful ways to communicate and interact with their world. The decision to base our curriculum around the The Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based (DIR®) Model was made because we know this is the most effective way to help children become thinkers and problem solvers. We know that success beyond primary school years requires students to think critically, work collaboratively and communicate effectively, which is why we are careful to challenge students with meaningful learning opportunities rather than predetermined curriculum material.
We understand that finding the right school to foster your child’s social and emotional growth in addition to their academic growth, is critical. You can feel confident that your child’s unique learning needs will be respected at Oakwood.
Working with families is an essential part of our school model and we welcome the opportunity to meet you and your child and discuss how Oakwood Academy can be part of your child’s educational journey.
Trillian Taylor & Michele Power
Co-Founders, Directors
