The OAESP Principal Podcast

Abigail Odell is the Assistant Principal of Ida Freeman Elementary School with Edmond Public Schools. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join OAESP ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference May 27-29, 2026⁠

Melaine Crowder is the Assistant Principal of Grove Upper Elementary School with Grove Public Schools. ⁠⁠⁠Join OAESP ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference May 27-29, 2026⁠

Melinda Thornton is the Assistant Principal of Lincoln Elementary School with Pryor Public Schools. ⁠⁠Join OAESP ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference May 27-29, 2026⁠

Heather Straessle is the Assistant Principal of Glenpool Elementary School with Glenpool Public Schools. ⁠Join OAESP ⁠ ⁠CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conference April 7-8, 2026⁠ ⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference May 27-29, 2026⁠

Margaret Ploof is the Assistant Principal of Freedom Elementary School with Lawton Public Schools. She is the 2026 OAESP Assistant Principal of the Year and the 2026 NAESP National Outstanding Assistant Principal. Join OAESP CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conference April 7-8, 2026 CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference May 27-29, 2026

Curt Slater - Keynote Speaker, Educator, School Administrator. Curt will be the closing keynote speaker at the upcoming OAESP Leadership Conference. Register today!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join or renew your OAESP membership today.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming dates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠OAESP Leadership Conference - Feb 25-26, 2026⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conference - April 7-8, 2026⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference - Ma...

Jessica Gomez - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator, School Administrator. Jessica will be the opening keynote speaker at the upcoming OAESP Leadership Conference. Register today!! ⁠⁠⁠Join or renew your OAESP membership today.⁠⁠⁠ Upcoming dates: ⁠⁠⁠OAESP Leadership Conference - Feb 25-26, 2026⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conference - April 7-8, 2026⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conferenc...

Dr. Jana Williams is the assistant principal of Rosewood Elementary School with Broken Arrow Public Schools. Jana also serves as the Tulsa Area Representative on the OAESP Executive Committee. ⁠⁠Join or renew your OAESP membership today.⁠⁠ Upcoming dates: ⁠⁠OAESP Leadership Conference - Feb 25-26, 2026⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conference - April 7-8, 2026⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Co...

Shawna Graham is the Principal of Jarman Elementary School with Union Public Schools. ⁠⁠Join or renew your OAESP membership today.⁠⁠ Upcoming dates: ⁠⁠OAESP Leadership Conference - Feb 25-26, 2026⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conference - April 7-8, 2026⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference - May 27-29, 2026

Gretchen Slate is the principal of Bill Wallace Early Childhood Center with Chickasha Public Schools. ⁠⁠Join or renew your OAESP membership today.⁠⁠ Upcoming dates: ⁠⁠OAESP Leadership Conference - Feb 25-26, 2026⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conference - April 7-8, 2026⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference - May 27-29, 2026

Dr. Jennifer Holloway is the assistant principal of Hodson Elementary School with Owasso Public Schools. ⁠Join or renew your OAESP membership today.⁠ Upcoming dates: ⁠OAESP Leadership Conference - Feb 25-26, 2026⁠ ⁠CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conference - April 7-8, 2026⁠ ⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference - May 27-29, 2026

Amanda Vance is the principal of Heritage Elementary School with Tahlequah Public Schools. Amanda was the 2025 OAESP Principal of Excellence Award Winner. Join or renew your OAESP membership today. Upcoming dates: OAESP Leadership Conference - Feb 25-26, 2026 CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conference - April 7-8, 2026 CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference - May 27-29, 2026

Dr. Kas Nelson is the Principal of Vici Elementary School with Vici Public Schools. Kas is the 2025 OAESP Principal of the Year and the 2025 NAESP National Distinguished Principal. She is a former OAESP board member serving as NW Regional Representative, NAESP State Rep, and served on the NAESP Board of Directors as the NAESP Zone 8 Director. Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join CCOSA/O...

Pam Cook is the Assistant Principal of Choctaw Elementary School with Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools. Pam is the very first recipient of the OAESP Assistant Principal of the Year and the NAESP National Outstanding Principal. Pam has been named the new principal of Choctaw Elementary School starting this summer! Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join CCOSA/OAESP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Dr. Amara Detrick is the principal of Monroe Elementary School with Enid Public Schools. Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join CCOSA/OAESP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Conference ⁠⁠⁠ (June 11-13, 2025)

Cathey Bugg is a retired principal from Edmond. She retired as Principal of Heritage Elementary School in Edmond. Cathey serves as the retired representative on the OAESP Executive Committee. Enjoy this episode with Cathey Bugg. Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join CCOSA/OAESP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Conference ⁠⁠ (Jun...

Allyson Apsey is an author, speaker, and a former principal. She will be the opening keynote speaker at the OAESP Leadership Conference on February 26, 2025. Register for the OAESP Leadership Conference Renew your CCOSA/OAESP Membership Register for the 2025 CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference

Alan Gordon is the Principal of Warner Elementary School with Warner Public Schools. Enjoy this episode with Mr. Gordon. Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join CCOSA/OAESP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠OAESP Leadership Conference⁠⁠ (Feb. 26-27, 2025) ⁠CCOSA Summer Conference ⁠ (June 11-13, 2025)

Emily Paschall is a teacher, school administrator, professional development trainer, author and keynote speaker. She will be the closing keynote speaker at the OAESP Leadership Conference on Feb. 27, 2025. Register for the conference today. Emily Paschall is the author of "Eyes on Culture: Multiply Excellence in Your School" Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join CCOSA/OAESP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ed Crum is the Assistant Principal of Roosa Elementary School, Claremore Public Schools. I worked with Mr. Crum during my time with Claremore Public Schools. Our kids also grew up together. Enjoy this episode with Mr. Crum. Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join CCOSA/OAESP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ OAESP Leadership Conference ⁠ (Feb. 26-27...

Gina Bolding is the Principal of Jackson Elementary School with Norman Public Schools. Gina serves on the OAESP Executive Committee as the OKC Area Representative. Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join CCOSA/OAESP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Women in School Leadership "Pop Up" Conference ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ OAESP Leadership Conference ⁠

Dr. Ella Snavely is the Principal of Cleveland Elementary School in Lawton Public Schools. Dr. Snavely serves on the OAESP Executive Committee as the Lawton Public Schools Representative Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join CCOSA/OAESP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Women in School Leadership "Pop Up" Conference ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ OAESP Leadership Conference ⁠

Corinn Bailey is the Principal of Tuttle Elementary School with Tuttle Public Schools. She joins the OAESP Executive Committee this year as a board member. Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join CCOSA/OAESP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Women in School Leadership "Pop Up" Conference ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ OAESP Leadership Conference ⁠

Kimberly Frank is the Principal of Heritage Elementary School with Edmond Public Schools. Kimberly also serves as the OKC Area Representative on the OAESP Executive Committee. Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join CCOSA/OAESP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠Women in School Leadership "Pop Up" Conference ⁠ ⁠ OAESP Leadership Conference ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Glen A...

Jennifer Young is the Principal Altus Early Childhood Center with Altus Public Schools. Jennifer is also the SW Regional Representative on the OAESP Executive Committee. Check out any of these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join CCOSA/OAESP ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ New Principals Academy ⁠ ⁠ Principal Mentoring and Coaching ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email Glen Abshere ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow OAESP on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twi...