Christine Oakes serves as the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator at MLS, where she leads with creativity, adaptability, and a deep commitment to student and staff growth. In her role, Christine designs and implements engaging, student-centered SEL experiences that foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and positive relationships across the school community.

Christine is known for her strong preparation and planning, consistently developing innovative strategies that support diverse learners and evolving school needs. She embraces challenges with a growth mindset, adapting programming, resources, and supports to ensure all students feel valued, included, and empowered. Her ability to remain nimble allows her to respond effectively to changing circumstances while leveraging the strengths of staff, students, and families.

A transparent and compassionate communicator, Christine builds trust through open dialogue, active listening, and a willingness to incorporate feedback. She advocates for equity and inclusion by embedding culturally responsive practices and diverse perspectives into SEL programming and school initiatives.

As a collaborative leader, Christine remains steadfast in her dedication to MLS values. She unites stakeholders around shared goals, models professionalism, and leads by example, creating a supportive, engaging, and emotionally safe environment where students and staff can thrive.