I graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University and a master’s degree in Education from the University of Phoenix. I have taught Kindergarten for 14 years. Before that, I was a lead teacher for 7 years in the district Preschool department. I have a husband. Bruce. and one son, Parker, who is in 4th grade at Oakwood.

Teaching young children is my passion. I love teaching Kindergarten and filling my classroom with reading, math, and lots of fun, hands-on activities.

When I am not at school, you can find me, at home remodeling and decorating my house, and spending time with my family. I enjoy outdoor movie nights year-round, around the fire pit with hot cocoa and making s'mores. Last, but not least, I enjoy

attending University of Utah Football Games, as well as Jazz basketball games.

When school is out for the summer, I enjoy traveling to California to watch Angels Baseball, and spend time with my extended family in Santa Barbara.

Mrs. Anderl has a B.S in Elementary Education from the University of Utah, Masters in English as a Second Language from Western Governors University. Mrs. Anderl is also endorsed in ELL, Early Childhood Education, and Educational Technology.

Mrs. Anderl has been teaching for 15+ years and was most recently at Granite Online Live.

Mrs. Anderl loves to garden, travel, hike, and spend time with family. Mrs. Anderl is so happy to join the Oakwood faculty. She loves teaching kindergarten and is looking forward to being an Oakwood Owl! 

Mrs. Jensen is from Salt Lake City and has a B.A in Elementary Education from the University of Utah. She has been teaching for over 20 years!

Mrs. Jensen loves to travel to Bear Lake or St. George and playing with her grandchildren. She is dedicated, experienced, and excited to begin this new adventure! 

Miss. Fairbanks is from Salt Lake City and has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from @universityofutah and a Masters in Reading from @usuaggielife.

Miss. Fairbanks has been teaching for 12 years. She loves to cook and is bilingual in both English and Spanish. 

I am Lizzie Ivins and I am so excited to be teaching 1st grade! I love reading, going to the lake, and spending time with my family! I grew up right in the area and went to Woodstock, Bonneville, and Cottonwood, before attending Brigham Young University. I am thrilled to be back in the Granite School District and to be teaching! 

Mrs. Rosenberg was born in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Holladay, Utah. She attend Granite School District from kindergarten to high school graduation. She is a graduate of Granite! She received her B.S. in Education from Northwestern University and a master’s in teaching, Early Childhood Education from National-Louis University.

Mrs. Rosenberg has been in the field of education for 25 years. Thirteen years as a classroom teacher and 12 years in literacy as an interventionist, school literacy coach, and district specialist/coach. Mrs. Rosenberg was most recently serving in the Granite School District’s Curriculum and Instruction Department. 

Mrs. Rosenberg likes to spend time with her husband of 30 years, her two adult children, and her fur baby Chilly. She likes to read, garden, take walks, play chess, and go to concerts. Mrs. Rosenberg has a deep love of learning and wants to pass that along to others. She believes that teaching is the best job in the world, and she is thrilled to be joining the awesome Oakwood community! 

Rao Lao Shi will be teaching Chinese in our 1st Grade DLI program and is from China, Guangxi Province, Guilin.

Rao Lao Shi attended the University of Maryland, has been teaching for 4 years!

Rao Lao Shi loves to go hiking, cooking, and traveling.

Rao Lao Shi is eager to share her passion and creativity with the vibrant community that embraces the joy and excitement of learning Chinese. Together, we can foster growth and development within the community, while enhancing our understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture. Rao Lao Shi has created a YouTube channel dedicated to teaching Chinese to students outside of school. She invites you to explore the channel and enjoy the engaging videos! Simply search raolaoshi520 or this link will lead you to my channel: https://youtu.be/kSLE00gN8Ak

I have a Master’s Degree, a gifted and talented teaching endorsement, and a reading endorsement. I have taught 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 2nd grades. Each grade is so different from each other, and offers its own unique challenges and rewards. 

Although teaching plays a big role in my life, my biggest role is that of a mom and a wife. I married one of the nicest guys ever, who still makes me laugh. We have two beautiful boys, Jason and Zander. 

When I’m not working, I enjoy eating good food and tasty treats, going to the gym due to all the food and treats, going to outdoor markets/shops/stores, watching football and basketball, and watching Netflix shows with my husband. 

My name is Mrs. Munot. I grew up in India and moved to the US in 2002. My husband, Shailesh, is an Architect and works on healthcare projects. I have two handsome boys, the joy of my life! 

I earned a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from India. When I moved to the US, I started volunteering in schools and fell in love with teaching. I went back to school to get my teaching license. I have been teaching at Oakwood since 2017. 

The Oakwood community has truly positive and happy vibes, and I’m so grateful that I get to work here every day! My favorite part of teaching is reading and exploring books with my students! I love connecting with my students personally and helping them become invested in their education. I believe while academics are an important portion of attending school, social-emotional learning, connection, and empathy are just as important – now more than ever. 

If we can connect as fellow human beings, responsibility and compassion naturally follow. Building those relationships with students and watching them grow is the most rewarding thing for me! Besides teaching, I do henna art and love to dance! I perform dances at Indian cultural programs and henna at many art markets and events. I enjoy sharing my dances, henna art, yoga, and culture with students! I’m truly grateful to be a teacher at Oakwood!  

Mrs. Saepharn was born in Ohio and moved to California during middle school. She has been living in California since then. Mrs. Saepharn attended UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) where she earned a Bachelors in Applied Linguistics and a Minor in Chinese Language. 

Mrs. Saepharn loves to spend time with her husband and their two cats, Klaus and Kol. She also loves traveling, learning new things, and watching YouTube. She loves matcha and drinking boba so she is always on the look-out for new places to try. She is new to the area and is super excited to be apart of the Oakwood School and community. 

Ms. Yan is from Yangzhou, the City of gardens in Jiangsu Province, China and received her degree from Jiangsu Normal University.

Ms. Yan has been teaching for 14 years! 

She loves to go swimming, reading, traveling, and playing all kinds of fun games with her daughter.

Ms. Yan would like to share with the Oakwood Community that over the past 13 years, she has worked as a Chinese teacher both in China and the United States. She is a firm believer in immersion education. Through scientific research and her own experiences raising her daughter, Ms. Yan has come to believe that starting foreign language learning at a young age is crucial for building a strong foundation and developing a lifelong interest in the language. As an immersion teacher, Ms. Yan has the opportunity to not only teach Chinese language and culture, but also to instill a love of learning and curiosity about the world in her students. Ms. Yan takes great pride in being a Chinese teacher at Oakwood and making a positive impact on all her students' lives by equipping them with the tools to become intercultural ambassadors in the future.

I have been teaching for over 20 years. I have taught grades 3rd, 4th, 5th, and Kindergarten. Teaching these precious children has been a true joy in my life. I appreciate their creative ways of thinking, curiosity about the world, and endless energy. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but science and social studies are passions of mine. My goal for students is for them to stay curious, learn how to learn, and develop resiliency.  When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my family, exploring new places, and working in the garden. My education includes a Master's in Instructional Design and Educational Technology (IDET) and Master's in Educational Psychology, both from the University of Utah. I have completed teaching endorsements in Gifted and Talented Learners, English Language Learners, Educational Technology, and American History. I look forward to continuing to share my love of learning with others. 

2024 is Mrs. Cummiskey's first year at Oakwood! She's from the Eastern Sierras of California and recently graduated from Southern Utah University. She loves spending time with family, traveling, reading, and watching movies! 

My name is Kristen Bay. I have been married for 7 years and my husband's name is Greg. I have two children. Bentley and Isobelle. They keep us pretty busy. As a family we love to explore nature, go to museums and fun centers, and spend time with family. We spend the summers is Bear Lake hiking, biking, boating, and fishing. I enjoy reading and doing jigsaw puzzles. I have been teaching at Oakwood for several years and have taught 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades. I graduated from the University of Utah with my Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Studies. I hope to get my Master's degree in the next few years. I love being part of the Oakwood community. 

My name is Heather Wissler and I love teaching 5th grade at Oakwood. My husband’s name is Jaime and we have four kids. Lily, Charlie, Abe, and Finn. All three of my boys play basketball, and lots of other sports.  We love to watch sports (especially the Utes), travel, and have fun together.

     I love teaching 5th grade at Oakwood. I graduated with a B.S in Sociology and Criminology from the University of Utah in 1996. I worked as a Social Worker for five years at the Peace House Women’s Shelter in Park City. Next, I worked at home for fifteen years raising my children, and decided to get my teaching certificate in 2015. I love working at Oakwood, and being involved in its awesome community!

Mrs. Linton is from Holladay and attended Oakwood Elementary as a child!

She has a B.A in Elementary Education from Utah State University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Western Governors. She has been teaching for over 15 years.

Mrs. Linton loves to travel, spend time with her family and friends, and relax! Mrs. Linton is thrilled to be at Oakwood! 

Mr. Erb was born in Idaho but grew up in Salt Lake City.

Mr. Erb has a B.A in Business Finance from the University of Utah and a Masters in Elementary Education from Western Governors. Mr. Erb loves to rock climb, camp, go canyoneering, and do home improvement projects. Mr. Erb served in the US Marine Corps. and did search and rescue for US Border Patrol. 

Hello!  My name is Eli Lovett (Eli is short for Elizabeth). This is my fourth year at Oakwood but 17th year teaching students with social emotional needs! I have worked with students from kindergarten to eighth grade, but my passion is working with little kids!  This year I am working in the SEL unit with grades K-3.  It is so much fun to teach them and watch them learn, play, and create together! 

I was born and raised in Baltimore Maryland but moved out West to climb and play in the mountains as much as I could.  I have been in Salt Lake for 20 plus years.  I didn't think I would stay beyond getting my degree but now I'm hooked and can't imagine living anywhere else.  

My husband, Eddie, and I have been married for 17 years and have two kids, Everett (13) and Juniper (10) who keep us on our toes and laughing as much as we can.  If I'm not in the classroom during the winter you can find me on the ski slopes with my friends and family and in the summer, trail running in the mountains with my pup, Clemintine.  My family was lucky enough to move up to Big Cottonwood Canyon nine years ago and, as Ted Lasso would say, I feel like we fell out of the lucky tree, hit every branch on the way down and landed in a pile of cash and sour patch kids.