The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA), a member organization of the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA), announced Guthrie’s Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson…
I am a person who enjoys a routine. Needless to say, the last three weeks have been anything but routine for a parent, school employee,…
I had originally reserved this column for commentary on what I hoped would be a fully funded pay raise so desperately needed for our teachers….
In the next few days, parents of our students will receive a sheet of paper listing test results for their child. The results are from…
Normally, I try to write a column each month about issues significant with education in our community. You may have noticed that I skipped last…
I was reviewing some old documents when I ran across a column I wrote in the spring of my first year in Guthrie. I find…
The Meridian Technology Center Board of Education has purchased property that will serve as a future campus in Guthrie and expand services to residents in…
Several years ago, I was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System. This was before the days of paperless meetings.
Last Sunday morning, while the kids were getting ready for church I was reading yet another dismal forecast for revenue to education in our state. …
In October, I wrote about the challenges we face as a state to recruit and retain the best possible teachers for the classroom.
Since coming to Guthrie in 2012, I’ve learned to appreciate the vastness of the Bluejay Nation. Also, with improved travel, internet and social media, the world…
When I think of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving has always been at the very top. I’m not sure if it is the meal or the…
As I watch the Summer Olympic Games, I’m reminded of two things: success normally follows intentional preparation and time doesn’t stand still. Both of these…
During the summer months, I often try to complete projects that I wanted to do during the school year but couldn’t find the time necessary. …
If you like buffets, you will hopefully enjoy this month’s column and surely everyone will find something worthwhile! This month will signal the fourth year…
In January, in this column and through district email, I described the financial problems ahead for not only our district but also the state. On…
Recently, we have experienced some threats to student safety. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon throughout the United States and I wanted to provide some understanding…
I don’t like to deliver bad news. Unfortunately, there are times where my job requires me to convey information that is less than encouraging. Following…
It is hard as a parent or educator to see the recent tragedies that have unfolded in France or even closer to home in Stillwater…
On the eve of parent-teacher conferences, I’m reminded of the complete triangle that forms a successful educational environment. The three members of the triangle are…