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OkACTE Fellows

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LILLYANN
BLEDSOE

CTE for All

Lillyann is at Tulsa Tech.

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CHARIS
DAVENPORT

Counseling & Career Development 

Charis is an  Instructional Coach at Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center.

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DEREK
DODD

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Derek is an Instructor at Francis Tuttle Technology Center.

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JEFFREY
DUNCAN

Business, Marketing, Information Technology Education

Jeffrey is a BMITE Instructor at Douglass High School.

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ASHLEY
GORE

Postsecondary Adult Careers Education

Ashley is a ACD Manager at Autry Technology Center.

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JAKELA

JOHNSON

Support Staff

Jakela is a Technical Assistantat Metro Technology Centers.  

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MICHAEL
CULWELL

Program Advisor

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BRENT 
CASEY

Program Advisor

Fellows Blast

Get Involved!

After 12 years in CTE, I personally never made the connection between OkACTE and my role as a CTE Counselor. However, after attending the Young Professionals of Career Tech and the OkACTE Excellence Events this month, I have finally come to realize the impact my involvement with OkACTE can have on me professionally as well as personally. I first recognized the association wants/needs my involvement as much as I need the continuous advocacy for CTE on the state and national levels. I also recognized the ability the association can provide in my growth professionally and personally. Going out on a limb and away from my comfort zone, these two events allowed me to network with other CTE profession from all over the state. Everyone I met had different roles in our system, which made the conversations rich and meaningful. I am excited by my newfound knowledge of OkACTE and what the future will bring from the opportunity I have been given by being selected as an OkACTE Fellow; I am looking forward to all the learning, networking and growth that will come from my involvement. Lastly, I always stress to my students about the importance of being actively involved in their CTSO, so I am going to take my own advice and get actively involved in OkACTE! 

— Christa Simmons

Moore Norman Technology Center

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JASON LANKFORD

Administration

Jason is an Assistant Site Director at Metro Technology Centers.

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BILL

LEIB

Family and Consumer Sciences

Bill is a Chef Instructor at Francis Tuttle Technology Center.

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JACCILYNN

MAYO

Trade & Industrial Education

Jaccilynn is a Cosmetology Instructor at SouthernTech.

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SARAH
RANEY

Health Services Careers

Sarah is a RN- Health Instructor at Mid-America Technology Center.

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STARR
WILSON

Health Services Careers

Starr is a Medicine & Biosciences Instructor at Tri County Tech.

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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:

  • 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.​​

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

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