OkACTE Fellows
KIRBY
APPLEGATE
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Kirby is an Instructor at Central Tech.
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BOBBY
BACK
Family and Consumer Sciences
Charis is an Teacher Prep Instructor at Northeast Tech.
ROBERT
BATEMAN
Administration Division
Robert is the Director of Operations at EOC.
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CECILY
BATES
Counseling & Career Development
Cecily is a Student Services Coordinator at Kiamichi Tech.
ANA
BECK
CTE For All
Ana is English Language Learner Instructor at Francis Tuttle Technology Center.
RENEA
GLOVER
Trade & Industrial Education.
Renea is a Cosmetology Instructor at Moore Norman Technology Center.
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MICHAEL
CULWELL
Program Advisor
BRENT
CASEY
Program Advisor
SELINA
JOLLY
Counseling & Career Development
Selina is a Recruitment and Outreach Specialist at Metro Technology Centers.
KNEISHA
JONES
Support Staff
Kneisha is an Assistant to the Director at Tulsa Tech.
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LESLIE
KEMP
New & Related Services
Leslie is an Instructional Service Coordinator at Northeast Tech.
JEFF
MORRIS
Business, Marketing, Information Technology Education
Jeff is Cybersecurity & Network Administration Instructor at Southern Tech.
MELISSA
PETERSON
Health Services Careers
Melissa is Nursing Transitions Instructor at Tulsa Tech
HEATHER
SMITH
Postsecondary Adult Careers Education
Heather is Program Development Coordinator at Pioneer Technology Center.
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 on May 1.
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.
Applications will reopen Spring 2027.
If you have questions about your application, please contact Dazsa Carter:
• Email: dcarter@okacte.org
