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2015 Aviation and Space Education Ed.D.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Omar Hamilton took his career to the next level with his degree. Stationed at Joint Base LangleyEustis in Virginia, Hamilton works in the Headquarters Air Combat Command as chief of the Current Operations Branch, leading efforts to provide troops and airplanes throughout the world. As leader of the crisis response team, he also oversees aid delivery during natural disasters.

“My career has taken me all over the world flying with the E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System. I’ve led airmen in every capacity on and off the jet, and serving as commander was one of the highlights of my career.”

Hanna Al-Jiborui is an elementary school teacher and reading specialist in Tulsa. She serves as the board president for Poetic Justice, a nonprofit organization that offers writing and arts programs for individuals incarcerated in women’s prisons and jails. Since its formation in 2014, the program has welcomed more than 3,500 participants and 500 volunteers.

“My work with Poetic Justice is humbling and always reminds me to have gratitude. Being a part of this organization has forever changed my perspective on others and their lived experiences. I have always believed the power of writing is life-saving, and my work with Poetic Justice has further affirmed that belief.”

As a high school science teacher, Brett Stout saw students struggling with complex issues and decided to pursue his master’s degree so he could provide them with the appropriate resources to heal. As a two-time OSU graduate, Stout is making a difference as a school counselor for Kellyville (Oklahoma) Public Schools.

“Becoming a school counselor has equipped me to support my students, and amongst mental health professions, it gives a lot of time flexibility to meet students’ needs.”

Dr. Don Raleigh is using his degree to lead education conversations across the state while investing in teachers, staff and students as superintendent. While pursuing his doctorate, Raleigh was an early participant of TeleED, a collaborative teleconference program for Oklahoma school administrators. Originally designed as an opportunity for superintendents of large school districts to share resources and insight with colleagues in smaller, rural districts, TeleED has become vital as school administrators develop collaborative solutions for distance learning.

“I’ve been blessed to be in a position to hopefully make some change and to have an impact on kids in our community. I came to OSU wanting to continue to excel as a leader and to grow my own personal craft, so I could support the Pryor School District.”

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