A message from the principals' office:

    Dear Oak View Dragons Families and Community,

    Welcome to another exciting school year at Oak View Elementary—a place where We believe! ALL achieve! 

    As your Principal and Principal Intern, we are thrilled to LEAN IN to a new year full of opportunities, growth, and joyful learning. At Oak View, we’re not just opening our doors—we're opening hearts, minds, and possibilities for every student, every day.

    Together, we will LIFT TOGETHER—our students, our staff, and our families—because we know that when we work as one united community, there is no limit to what we can accomplish. Your support, involvement, and belief in our shared mission empower us to create a safe, inclusive, and dynamic school where every child is valued and every voice matters.

    This year, we challenge our students, staff, and parents to dream big, persevere through challenges, and celebrate every success along the way. And as a community, we will continue to ACHIEVE MORE—not just in academics, but in building character, kindness, and connection.

    Thank you for being an essential part of our Oak View Dragon family. Let’s make this year unforgettable by leaning in with purpose, lifting with compassion, and achieving with pride.

    With gratitude and excitement,
    Mr. Cline, Principal
    Ms. Esema, Principal Intern

     

    Mr. Jeff Cline - Principal

    PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE/PRINCIPAL EXPERIENCE:

    2013-2015:  Eagle Academy Public Charter School, Washington, D.C.
         PreK3 - Grade 3     774 Students     Title 1

    2010-2013:  Fairfield Elementary - Fort Wayne, Indiana

         PreK4 - Grade 5     580 Students     Title 1

    1999-2010:  Principal - John S. Irwin Elementary, Fort Wayne, Indiana

         Kindergarten - Grade 5     312 Students     Math & Science Magnet School

    PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

    1998-1999:  Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, IN

         Grade 6 Teacher - Cold Spring School

    1984-1998:  Warsaw Community Schools, Warsaw, IN

         Grade 6 Teacher - Jefferson Elementary

    1982-1984:  Wabash City Schools, Wabash, IN

         Grade 4 Teacher - Miami Elementary   

    Ms. michelle esema - Principal intern

    PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE/LEADERSHIPEXPERIENCE:

    2023-2025: Central Office Coordinator- Early Childhood Programs & Services  

      MCPS- Department of Early Childhood, Federal & Special Programs

    2021-2023:  Assistant Principal- Rolling Terrace Elementary, Silver Spring, Maryland

      PreK - Grade 5    750 Students Title 1       Dual Immersion

     2015-2023: Reading Specialist-- Rolling Terrace Elementary, Silver Spring, Maryland

    PreK - Grade 5    900 Students Title 1       Dual Immersion

    PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

    2011-2015:  Kemp Mill Elementary, Silver Spring, Maryland

      Academic Interventionist

    Grade K and Grade 2 - Dual Language Classroom Teacher