Meet Mrs. Oaks

This is my 8th year working as a Career & Technical Education (CTE) teacher at Topsail Middle School. I started teaching in 2000 in my home state of Connecticut. For my husband's job, I have had to move a bit, but I am excited to have ended up in North Carolina. We moved from Connecticut to North Dakota to Syracuse, New York (so I obviously know cold weather!). It is nice to have finally ended up in a warm climate near the ocean where we plan to retire!

My undergraduate degree is in Marketing and Communications from Central Connecticut State University. In May 2001, I received my Master's Degree in Education from the University of New Haven. The majority of my experience has been in teaching high school and I have also taught at the university level as well. I have really enjoyed teaching middle school, and will continue to work with students on learning about business and technology. Throughout my teaching career, I have taught a wide range of courses in Business and Technology. It is exciting for me to share my past work experiences in the corporate world, as well as my high school experiences with my students.

If you ever have a question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me. The best way to reach me is: gina_oaks@pender.k12.nc.us or you can call the school at (910) 270-2612. I will do my best to be in touch with you in a timely manner. I will be available on Tuesdays by appointment (2:45 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.) or other days by request for any student who needs extra help or to make up work. If for some reason, your student can't come on a Tuesday, he/she can make an arrangement with me to come on another day. Looking forward to a great school year with your TMS Pirate!