Mrs. Kate Bryan
1st Grade Teacher
Serving the Oakwood Community since 2022University of Utah – Bachelors in Early Childhood Education & Western Govenors University- Masters of Curriculum and Instruction
Mr. Hao Chen
1st Grade DLI teacher
Serving the Oakwood Community since 2025DLI
Lizzie Ivins
1st grade teacher
Serving the Oakwood Community since 2024Bachelors from BYU IN Elementary Education
I absolutely love teaching! I have had the privilege of working in a variety of classrooms, including preschool at Cottonwood High School, 5th grade at Amelia Earhart Elementary, and 1st and 4th grade here at Oakwood Elementary. My favorite part of teaching is sharing my favorite books with students and helping foster a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Outside of school, I enjoy reading, skiing (both snow and water skiing), boating, playing piano, and practicing calligraphy. I also love staying active and creative through hobbies that bring joy and balance to my life.
My favorite thing about Oakwood is building relationships and creating lasting memories with students each day.
Mrs. Jessica Jenkins
1st grade DLI partner teacher
Ms. Eli Lovett
SEL Unit Teacher Grades K – 3
Serving the Oakwood Community since 2021University of Utah – Masters in Special Education
Mrs. Grace Sessions
Special Education
Serving the Oakwood Community since 2022Utah State University- Bachelors in Special Education Mild/Moderate Western Governers University- Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
I am so grateful to be part of the Oakwood community! Since 2022, I have worked as a Special Education Resource teacher, and I love supporting students as they learn, grow, and achieve their goals.
When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family and my puppy, traveling with my husband, and taking Pilates classes. Whether I’m exploring a new destination or enjoying a quiet day at home, I value the time I spend with the people I love most.
My favorite thing about Oakwood is the welcoming staff, students, and families. The strong sense of community and support makes Oakwood a wonderful place to work, and I am proud to be an Owl!
