ASSOCIATION UPDATES
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OASSP / OMLEA Will Parker, OASSP/OMLEA Executive Director
The new school year still has its challenges as principals navigate new legislative actions and changing public health conditions. Thank you for the collaborative work you are doing to serve Oklahoma secondary schools! Summer Business Meeting On June 30, 2021, the OASSP Executive Committee met virtually for its final 2020-2021 business meeting. President Dusty Throckmorton acknowledged this year’s retirees: ■■ Marshall
Brence, Principal, Pansy Kidd MS, Poteau Public Schools
■■ Kira
Kelsey, Principal, Owasso 6th Grade Center, Owasso Public Schools
■■ Derek
Hallum, Assistant Principal, Lone Grove HS, Lone Grove Public Schools
■■ Marie
Howard, Assistant Principal, Capitol Hill HS, Oklahoma City Public Schools
■■ Ross
Ridge, Principal, Marlow MS, Marlow Public Schools
Members took a moment to say thanks to retirees and outgoing officers. Service awards for both retirees and outgoing board members were mailed this year. Motions and approvals were made for new executive committee positions, a review of association financial statements, and discussions for membership services. Mr. Throckmorton conducted his final meeting before passing along the gavel to incoming OASSP President David Beiler.
Save-the-Date for February 23-24, 2022 OASSP & OMLEA officers are already busy planning this year’s combined Leadership & Learning Conference for secondary leaders and middle-level educators. We are excited to share more details in the coming weeks. For now, please save-the-dates February 23-24, 2022 and begin inviting team members to be a part of this year’s learning! ■
OASSP Executive Committee: President: David Beiler, Jenks Public Schools President-Elect: Randy Biggs, Frederick Public Schools Past-President: Dusty Throckmorton, Guthrie Public Schools Region 1: Jason Schreiner, Goodwill Public Schools Region 2: Ron Sunderland, Woodward Public Schools Region 3: Tom Betchan Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Public Schools Region 4: Jerry Burnett, Perkins-Tryon Public Schools Region 5A: Stan Trout, Sand Springs Public Schools Region 5A: Terry Adams, Bixby Public Schools Region 5B: Sharon James, Broken Arrow Public Schools Region 6: Michelle Gibson, Vinita Public Schools Region 7: Bobby Kreutz, Grove Public Schools Region 8: Michael Higgins, Hammon Public Schools Region 9: Bret Stone, Guthrie Public Schools Region 10: Steve Anderson, Mannford Public Schools Region 11: Gary Ellis, Coweta Public Schools Region 12: Steven Goss, Keys Public Schools Region 13: Katy Korstjens, Mustang Public Schools Region 14A: Dr. Tony Rose, Edmond Public Schools
Region 14B: Stephanie Williams, Norman Public Schools Region 15: Matt Johnson, Shawnee Public Schools Region 16: Joe Ballard, Poteau Public Schools Region 17: Jeremy Newton, Frederick Public Schools Region 18: Kevin Kelly, Duncan Public Schools Region 19: Andy Davis, Ardmore Public Schools Region 20: Terry Painter, Latta Public Schools Region 21: Kevin Robinson, Calera Public Schools Region 22: Parker Harless, Soper Public Schools University Consultant: Dr. William Frick, University of Oklahoma University Consultant: Dr. Stephoni Case, Southern Nazarene University State Deputy Consultant: Dr. Shelly Ellis, OK State Dept. of Education Business Consultant: Jan Barrick, Alpha Plus Career Technology Consultant: Kerry Sit ton, Tulsa Technology Center OANHS Coordinator: Katy Korstjens, Oklahoma State Dept. of Education NASSP Coordinator: Chris LeGrande, Guthrie Public Schools POY: Melissa Barlow, Yukon Public Schools MS POY: Laura Bullock, Idabel Public Schools APOY: Jennifer Patterson, Enid Public Schools
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