Oakleaf Junior High School
Oakleaf Junior High School
Administration
Administration
Phone: (904) 336-5775
Phone: (904) 336-5775
Degrees and Certifications:
Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Science: Florida State University
Bachelor of Science: Florida State University
Masters in Educational Leadership: University of North Florida
Masters in Educational Leadership: University of North Florida
“All work is honorable.
“All work is honorable.
Always do your best because someone is watching.”
Always do your best because someone is watching.”
-Colin Powell
-Colin Powell
Principal, Wilnitra Dixon
Principal, Wilnitra Dixon
Dear Parents and Community Members,
Dear Parents and Community Members,
Welcome to Oakleaf Junior High, home of the Yellow Jackets!
Welcome to Oakleaf Junior High, home of the Yellow Jackets!
I am a graduate of Florida State University and the University of North Florida where I earned a Master’s in Educational Leadership. I have served Clay County Schools as a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal for the last 19 years. Prior to moving into leadership, I served as a classroom teacher at Green Cove Springs Jr. High and Thunderbolt Elementary. While at Thunderbolt Elementary, I transitioned from the classroom to become an Assistant Principal. As a school leader, I have also served as the Assistant Principal of Argyle Elementary and Principal of Oakleaf Village Elementary.
I am a graduate of Florida State University and the University of North Florida where I earned a Master’s in Educational Leadership. I have served Clay County Schools as a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal for the last 19 years. Prior to moving into leadership, I served as a classroom teacher at Green Cove Springs Jr. High and Thunderbolt Elementary. While at Thunderbolt Elementary, I transitioned from the classroom to become an Assistant Principal. As a school leader, I have also served as the Assistant Principal of Argyle Elementary and Principal of Oakleaf Village Elementary.
As an instructional leader, I have a passion for establishing positive learning environments that challenge students while providing applicable skills for success as life-long learners. I also believe that strong partnerships with families and school attendance are essential to student success. I encourage you to help us by making sure students arrive at school on time daily and to please keep the lines of communication open with our child’s teacher. She/he will serve as your first contact for any questions or concerns you may have throughout the school year.
As an instructional leader, I have a passion for establishing positive learning environments that challenge students while providing applicable skills for success as life-long learners. I also believe that strong partnerships with families and school attendance are essential to student success. I encourage you to help us by making sure students arrive at school on time daily and to please keep the lines of communication open with our child’s teacher. She/he will serve as your first contact for any questions or concerns you may have throughout the school year.
I am honored to serve as the Principal of Oakleaf Junior High School and I look forward to partnering with families, community members, and business partners to provide the best learning experience for all students. Thank you for trusting your child in our care.
I am honored to serve as the Principal of Oakleaf Junior High School and I look forward to partnering with families, community members, and business partners to provide the best learning experience for all students. Thank you for trusting your child in our care.
Your Principal,
Your Principal,
Wilnitra Dixon
Wilnitra Dixon
Phone: 904-336-5775
Phone: 904-336-5775
Degrees and Certificates:
Degrees and Certificates:
Master Educational Leadership UNF
Master Educational Leadership UNF
Bachelors Of Arts UNF
Bachelors Of Arts UNF
“ There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit”
“ There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit”
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Assistant Principal and Title IX Coordinator, Mike Elia
Assistant Principal and Title IX Coordinator, Mike Elia
Dear Parents and Community Members,
Dear Parents and Community Members,
Welcome to Oakleaf Junior High,
Welcome to Oakleaf Junior High,
I am a graduate of the University of North Florida where I earned a Master’s in Educational Leadership. I have served Clay County Schools as a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal for the last 20 years. Prior to moving into leadership, I served as a classroom teacher at Middleburg High, Bannerman Learning center, and Wilkinson Junior High. While at Wilkinson, I transitioned from the classroom to become an Assistant Principal at Orange Park High where I graduated from high school. As a District leader, I served as District Hearing Officer and Coordinator of Secondary Education. Through my time at the District, I have come to realize that I missed the daily interaction with parents and students and have chosen to be a part of Oakleaf Junior High for the past 2 years. Go Yellow Jackets!
I am a graduate of the University of North Florida where I earned a Master’s in Educational Leadership. I have served Clay County Schools as a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal for the last 20 years. Prior to moving into leadership, I served as a classroom teacher at Middleburg High, Bannerman Learning center, and Wilkinson Junior High. While at Wilkinson, I transitioned from the classroom to become an Assistant Principal at Orange Park High where I graduated from high school. As a District leader, I served as District Hearing Officer and Coordinator of Secondary Education. Through my time at the District, I have come to realize that I missed the daily interaction with parents and students and have chosen to be a part of Oakleaf Junior High for the past 2 years. Go Yellow Jackets!
Phone: (904) 336-5775
Phone: (904) 336-5775
Degrees and Certificates:
Degrees and Certificates:
Masters of Educational Leadership
Masters of Educational Leadership
University of North Florida
University of North Florida
“Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners.” - John Holt
“Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners.” - John Holt
Assistant Principal, Josh Freeman
Assistant Principal, Josh Freeman
Dear Parents and Community members,
Dear Parents and Community members,
I am excited about the opportunity to serve the Oakleaf community. Junior High is a quick stop in your student’s educational path, but it is an important step. Junior High reinforces study habits and the skills necessary to succeed in high school and brings your student one step closer to achieving their individual goals.
I am excited about the opportunity to serve the Oakleaf community. Junior High is a quick stop in your student’s educational path, but it is an important step. Junior High reinforces study habits and the skills necessary to succeed in high school and brings your student one step closer to achieving their individual goals.
I look forward to working with our faculty, students, parents, and community and being a part of preparing our students for success.
I look forward to working with our faculty, students, parents, and community and being a part of preparing our students for success.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Josh Freeman
Josh Freeman
Phone: (904) 336-5775
Phone: (904) 336-5775
Degrees and Certificates:
Degrees and Certificates:
MA-Education Leadership, UNF
MA-Education Leadership, UNF
MA-Healthcare Management, Webster University
MA-Healthcare Management, Webster University
BA- Criminal Justice, minor, Psychology, Columbia College
BA- Criminal Justice, minor, Psychology, Columbia College
University of North Florida
University of North Florida
“ Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.”
“ Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.”
Rita Pierson
Rita Pierson
Assistant Principal, Florence Lafontant
Assistant Principal, Florence Lafontant
As an educator for more than 20 years, I am honored to currently serve as the Assistant Principal of Oakleaf Junior High School.
As an educator for more than 20 years, I am honored to currently serve as the Assistant Principal of Oakleaf Junior High School.
I previously served at Bannerman Learning Center as an EBD Self Contained teacher, then Ridgeview High School as Strategic Intervention Teacher, and ESE Support Facilitator. Clay County Schools have offered me a rich palate of opportunities that have allowed me to grow as an Educator.
I previously served at Bannerman Learning Center as an EBD Self Contained teacher, then Ridgeview High School as Strategic Intervention Teacher, and ESE Support Facilitator. Clay County Schools have offered me a rich palate of opportunities that have allowed me to grow as an Educator.
I earned her credentials in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida and has an earned Master’s of Healthcare Management from Webster University.
I earned her credentials in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida and has an earned Master’s of Healthcare Management from Webster University.
I believe in service to others. My favorite quote, “ Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.”
I believe in service to others. My favorite quote, “ Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.”