Administration

Mr. Christian English, Principal

I am honored to be the Principal of Oak Pointe Elementary School and am excited about what we can accomplish together. I am excited to be a part of such a tight knit and dynamic community. The students, families, faculty and staff truly make Oak Pointe "The Best School Ever"!

Prior to joining the OPES family, I served as Principal of Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet for four years, Assistant Principal at Dutch Fork High School for six years and taught Spanish at both DFHS and Myers Park High School for nine years. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from Wofford College and a Master's degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, working on projects around the house, watching basketball and football, and enjoying the outdoors. 

Dr. Cederia Campbell, Assistant Principal

I am honored and excited to serve as the Assistant Principal at Oak Pointe Elementary School. It is a privilege to work alongside our outstanding students, families, teachers, and staff in such a caring and supportive school community.  With more than 24 years of experience in education, I have served as an ESOL teacher, Spanish teacher, special education leader, and administrator. I earned my Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction and am passionate about instructional leadership, building strong relationships, and supporting both students and teachers. I believe every child can succeed, and I strive to lead with heart while fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous growth.  Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family. I am the proud mother of five boys and cherish every opportunity to make memories with them.  I look forward to partnering with our families and staff as we continue helping every student learn, grow, and thrive.

Kimberly Gross, Administrative Assistant Principal

Hello! I'm Kimberly Gross, and I am honored to be a part of the OPES community as your Administrative Assistant Principal. I have been fortunate to spend more than 18 year in education, and throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping students grow, supporting teachers, and building strong parterships with families and the community.

My educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Special Education, where I developed a deep appreciation for meeting students where they are and helping them realize their full potential. I believe that every child deserves to feel valued, loved and supported in a safe environment where they can learn and thrive. 

After earning my Master's degree in Educational Leadership, I have had the opportunity to work collaboratively with students, staff and families in a variety of leadership roles. I believe that by working together with a shared vision, we can create a school culture where EVERYONE feels valued and has the opportunity to succeed. 

I am inspired by the vision and mission of OPES, and its commitment to developing productive citizens who are equipped to solve problems, think critically and contribute to a global society. I look forward to building meaningful relationships with our students, families, staff and community as we make this an incredible year together, at the best school ever!