Tag: Make Education Great Again

  • Faith, Family, and the Responsibility of Leadership in Education

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    Leadership in education is not about power. It’s about responsibility. For more than four decades, I’ve carried that responsibility in Oklahoma schools. The responsibility for children’s safety, for teachers’ livelihoods, and for the trust parents place in us every morning when they hand over their children. My leadership is shaped by three guiding principles: faith,… Read more

  • A Lifetime in Oklahoma Classrooms: Why I’m Running

    For more than 40 years, I’ve walked the hallways of Oklahoma schools – not as a politician, but as a teacher, coach, counselor, and superintendent. I’ve taught math and computer science. I’ve coached athletes. I’ve sat across from families in moments of joy and moments of heartbreak. For the last 32 years, I’ve served as… Read more

  • Restoring Trust in Oklahoma’s Schools Starts With Real Leadership

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    Trust is the foundation of every strong school. When parents trust schools, teachers can teach. When teachers trust their leaders, classrooms thrive. And when students trust that the adults around them are working together, learning happens. But the truth is simple: trust in Oklahoma’s public education system has been shaken. Parents feel shut out. Teachers… Read more