Meet our Principal

Principal Bailey

Hello Oakwood Family!

 

It is an honor to be appointed as the principal of Oakwood Elementary.  I look forward to serving this community, loving the Oakwood students and staff, and ultimately seeing our Owls SOAR!

 

I was born and raised in Logan, Utah.  I am the youngest of 3 children.  I am a third-generation educator as my grandparents, parents, and now myself have served in education.  My grandfather became an elementary school teacher and later a principal following his service in World War II.  My wife and I have 2 wonderful children, Jason (entering 1st grade) and Olivia (entering pre-school).


I began serving in the Granite School District in 2010 at Bonneville Junior High where I taught Spanish, Social Studies, and ESL.  I loved being a Viking!  I have served as a school administrator at both Matheson Junior High and most recently Hunter High School.

 

I am a proud Utah State Aggie and all around sports fan!  I enjoy watching movies, college football, YouTube videos, learning about historical events, and doing yard work.  If I could be anyone in life, I would choose to be Captain America.

 

Something that not many people know about me is that while growing up, I struggled with reading a lot.  I couldn’t say the big words or remember what I read.  Most my friends were advanced readers and I became shy to read in front of others.  Over time, with some practice and the support of loving individuals, I have come to love reading.  I look forward to discussing books with the Oakwood students.

 

Assistant Principal Johnson

Mr. Johnson is from Utah, but has lived in Georgia, Alaska, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington. He has a bachelor's degree in Social Studies Teaching Composite from the University of Utah, a Masters of Education from Westminster College, and a Masters of Education in School Leadership from BYU.


Mr. Johnson has taught for 6 years and has been a school administrator for the past 7 years. He was most recently at West Lake STEM Jr High School.


Mr. Johnson enjoys family time, traveling, vegetable gardening, foodie…and many more. He is deeply committed to the Heart and Art of Teaching and Learning.