OkACTE Fellows
LILYANN
BLEDSOE
CTE for All
Lillyann is the Coordinator of Alternative Education at Tulsa Tech.
CHARIS
DAVENPORT
Counseling & Career Development
Charis is an Instructional Coach at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center.
DEREK
DODD
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Derek is an Instructor at Francis Tuttle Technology Center.
JEFFREY
DUNCAN
Business, Marketing, Information Technology Education
Jeffrey is a BMITE Instructor at Douglass High School.
ASHLEY
GORE
Postsecondary Adult Careers Education
Ashley is a ACD Manager at Autry Technology Center.
JAKELA
JOHNSON
Support Staff
Jakela is a Technical Assistantat Metro Technology Centers.
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MICHAEL
CULWELL
Program Advisor
BRENT
CASEY
Program Advisor
Fellows Archive
JASON LANKFORD
Administration
Jason is an Assistant Site Director at Metro Technology Centers.
BILL
LEIB
Family and Consumer Sciences
Bill is a Chef Instructor at Francis Tuttle Technology Center.
JACCILYNN
MAYO
Trade & Industrial Education
Jaccilynn is a Cosmetology Instructor at SouthernTech.
SARAH
RANEY
Health Services Careers
Sarah is a RN- Health Instructor at Mid-America Technology Center.
STARR
WILSON
Health Services Careers
Starr is a Medicine & Biosciences Instructor at Tri County Tech.
EVA WOOLMAN
New & Related Services
Eva is an Instructional Services Coordinator at Northeast Tech.
OkACTE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
OkACTE launched the OkACTE Fellowship Program in 2018. The purpose of the Fellowship Program is to:
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Establish a leadership development program for CTE Educators in OkACTE and assist individuals in further developing their leadership skills in CTE and their involvement in professional associations.
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Provide an opportunity for CTE Educators to become familiar with and participate in the processes used by policy makers in the development and implementation of laws, regulations, and other public policies at the local, state, and federal levels.
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Identify, train and motivate a cadre of leaders who will continue to position OkACTE as a leader in developing an educated, prepared, adaptable and competitive workforce.
PROGRAM INCENTIVES
The Fellows will receive paid registration to attend ACTE’s Region IV conference.
Each selected Fellow will also receive recognition on the OkACTE website, participate in leadership during Oklahoma Summit and be recognized during the General Session at Oklahoma Summit.
In an effort to provide continuous support to the selected Fellows, each OkACTE Division will be asked to endorse candidate(s) from their respective divisions.
SELECTION
The OkACTE Fellows will be identified by a selection process approved by their respective division. The selection factors will be based on the fellowship application & supporting materials. Please note that applicants may be asked to attend an interview session with the selection committee.
GUIDELINES, PROGRAM OF WORK AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Fellowship Program is a one-year commitment from August-June. The Fellowship Program is a one-year commitment from August - June. There are tentatively 10 meetings: (6) virtual meetings, and (4) in-person- 2-day meetings. Attendance to the scheduled meetings are essential.
The detailed guidelines can be found in within the OkACTE Fellows Application. Please note that the application must be submitted electronically.
Applications are due annually in May. Due date is updated in the spring.
Please note: Selected Fellows must attend Leadership OkACTE.
CRITERIA
Fellowships are limited to OkACTE members who have at least one year of work in Career & Technical Education.
Applicants must submit:
1. A completed application form.
1. A headshot.
2. A one-page letter expressing your interest in & commitment to serving as an OkACTE Fellow; and how you intend to use the learning obtained as a result of the Fellowship.
3. Letter of support from supervisor/superintendent.
Please complete the electronic application utilizing the link below.
If you have questions about your application, please contact Dazsa Carter:
• Email: dcarter@okacte.org
