
OkACTE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
OkACTE launched the OkACTE Fellowship Program in 2018. The purpose of the Fellowship Program is to:
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.

2023 OkACTE Fellows
MARGIE
CREAGER
Education Services- Special Populations
Margie is a Career Connection Specialist at Kiamichi Technology Center- McAlester campus.
TINA
DAVIS
Business, Marketing, Information Technology Education
RITA
HARTWICK
Family Consumer Sciences
TARAH
LAMB
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
JESSICA
MAKER
Family Consumer Sciences
JASON
MURPHY
Trade & Industrial Education
Jason is a Construction Technology Instructor at Tri County Technology Center.
Fellows Blast
KAREN
NAIL
Support Staff
NANCY
OVERTON
Administration Division
Nancy is the Assistant Campus Director at Central Technology Center - Drumright Campus.
MARIA
PALMA
New & Related Services
SCOTT
SCHAEFER
Counseling & Career Development
JOE
STEELE
Trade & Industrial Education
Joe is the Apprenticeship Training Coordinator at Meridian Technology Center.
KAYLA
TURNER
Health Career Education
Kayla is a Workforce and Economic Development Health Coordinator at Northwest Technology Center - Alva Campus.

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, ACTE Region IV Conference 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-August. Each participant will complete the required activities, and submit a final portfolio of their accomplishments to the Fellowship Coordinator. Final reports are due in August.
Detailed information can be found in the OkACTE Fellowship Program Guidelines. Please note that the application must be submitted electronically.
Applications are due May 12, 2024.
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.
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.
Please complete the electronic application utilizing the link below.
If you have questions about your application, please contact Dazsa Carter:
• Email: dcarter@okacte.org