I’m Ashley Allen-White and I teach 9th grade Algebra I. I live with my wife and many cats, dogs, and reptiles. We enjoy attending community events, supporting local youth, playing board games, doing puzzles, and going to surrounding states to camp, hike, fish, ski, and enjoy the outdoors.
As an educator, I take pride in serving my community by helping students re-examine their relationship with mathematics, unlocking potential in themselves they may not have seen before. I use my passion for teaching math to inspire students of all ages to work towards goals they have for themselves with confidence in their math skills along the way. I encourage students to develop tangible structures and models of reasoning that help them relate their mathematical understanding to various situations, both personally and globally.
Email: awhite@tsas.org
Room: 207 A
Educational Background:
- Master of Mathematics Education from the University of Oklahoma
- Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Oklahoma
I’m a Tulsan born and raised. After graduating from TSAS in 2016 I was hard at work improving my craft by playing in jazz bands, wedding bands, and fusion bands in northeastern Oklahoma. In 2024, I came back to TSAS to help rebuild the jazz program from scratch. I’m thrilled to be part of a new era of music at TSAS!
I do this because I believe instilling a love for the arts is vital to the growth of a thriving community. I do this work to help people understand why they like the music that they do, and how that music is tied to its roots.
Email: cbeeler@tsas.org
Room: 123
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Northeastern State University
My husband and daughter are my world. My dogs are pretty cool too! I enjoy cooking but I never use recipes. Measurements come from the soul. It’s so important to know your community. It always takes a village.
Email: bbrown@tsas.org
Office: 112 F
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, concentration in Biology from Oral Roberts University
I enjoy traveling, specifically road trips. I’ve been to 34 of the 50 states but I haven’t traveled abroad, yet! I live in a skoolie with my partner Blake, our cat Frank, our pup Mammoth and our hens.
I teach because Photography allows people to have a voice and express their thoughts, feelings and perspectives in a visual way that fuses Art and Science. It documents time, stories, and opens the door to witness other voices. I teach because I want our students to see that potential and their voices to be heard.
Email: cbutcher@tsas.org
Website: TSAS Photography Department
Room: 109
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Photography from the Art Institute of Colorado
I’m a Brooklyn transplant via the Tulsa Artist Fellowship. Growing up in Florida, I spent most of my days skateboarding, making art, and shooting hoops. The most important advice I can give: if you can, grow a beard. Favorite childhood movies: The NeverEnding Story, Labyrinth, and White Men Can’t Jump. Greatest TV show: Gumby.
I teach to connect with a collective consciousness and share my passion for creativity. I hope that others can experience the same fulfillment that art has brought to my life.
Email: acarnes@tsas.org
Room: 106
Educational Background:
- Master of Fine Arts, New York Academy of Art
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ringling College of Art and Design
My name is Rogelio Contreras, but I go by Profe. at TSAS. My wife Diane and I have two beautiful children, Isabela and Joaquín. I have been teaching Spanish and American Sign Language at TSAS for 5 years. I love watching college football, dancing salsa, playing golf (recent hobby), reading, politics, traveling, trying new recipes, learning about different cultures, and spending time with family and friends.
I teach because being part of a profession that helps young people become critical thinkers, productive members in the world, improve their quality of life, and help open up opportunities for them is a job that I am proud to do and be a part of. I teach, but also learn how to become a better teacher and person everyday from my students and colleagues.
Email: rcontreras@tsas.org
Room: 205
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The University of Texas at Brownsville
- Masters of Science Deaf Education from Lamar University
- Postrado Readaptación Deportiva from La Universidad de Barcelona
My teaching career began in China in 1987. Three years later, at the American Academy in Istanbul, Turkey, I adopted my life’s motto: “I want to dance with the whole world!” Include everyone, exclude no one. I have been devoted to my partner in life for over 30 years, the last 20 of those in our little home on the river bend near downtown Tulsa.
My passion for teaching is deeply connected to helping students become better global citizens, equipped with the essential critical thinking tools needed to imagine and pursue their future with greater confidence.
Email: jdonaldson@tsas.org
Room: 112 B
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Oral Roberts University
I’m a proud Texan that calls Tulsa home. I enjoy flea markets, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, 90s hip-hop, stand-up comedy, and mathematics.
I teach because I get to help youth actualize their power and position in dismantling an oppressive and dusty education system.
Email: rortiz@tsas.org
Room: 204
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Oklahoma State University
I’m a lifelong Tulsan and proud alum of Booker T. Washington HS who’s taught art and art history at TSAS since 2006. Before then, I worked at the Philbrook Museum of Art in the education and curatorial departments, and taught in multiple other local arts organizations as well. I speak 4 languages and was part of the inaugural Spanish Immersion class that began the dual language programs in Tulsa in 1981. I firmly and wholeheartedly believe that public education is the most important investment we can make in our kids and I hope to use my public education foundations to give back to my community, because they invested in me. I’m married and have an 8 year old son who is my favorite person and a 17 lb cat who sleeps on me. My favorite thing to do is reading, more reading, buying books and talking about books, but also all pop culture and history. I unabashedly love good animated shows with excellent storytelling.
I teach because I like kids– they all have an amazing energy and perspective on the world that is invaluable and constantly reminds me that we need to keep a little piece of that alive in ourselves as adults. I teach because I want students to be able to work with their hands in a way that doesn’t involve a keyboard or phone. I do it because art is an ancient and timeless subject, yet is also one of the most accessible languages that connects us universally. I teach because I want my students to have practical real-world skills, like creative problem-solving and perseverance. But I also teach art because I firmly believe that students need to exercise all parts of their brain in order to grow into fully actualized adults. Through art, a student can discover something about themselves or the world that changes them forever, and for the better, and it’s my privilege to be there when it happens. It’s just an added bonus that we get to make messes and that’s awesome.
Email: kfoshee@tsas.org
Room: 103
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Tulsa
- Certificate in Museum Studies
- Master of Fine Arts from the University of Tulsa
- Certificate in Italian Language Studies from Tulsa Community College
I’m an avid fan of mysteries, most bodies of water, writing and almost any animal, especially my dog, Tank.
Teaching and learning with our youth is the most rewarding journey I can imagine. It enables me to feel like I’m contributing to our future in a positive way by teaching and encouraging students in all of their individual endeavors. Exploring the art of acting is a never ending process and the tools necessary are equally infinite. Humanity must be studied and this art makes all dreams possible. Sharing this craft with our students gives me the opportunity to keep these possibilities alive and participate in any imaginable circumstance.
Email: mgates@tsas.org
Room: 128
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts from Bedford University
- American Theatre Conservatory
I have been in public schools in Tulsa my entire professional life. I first started teaching at East Central HS in 2008, then Clinton MS, and I joined TSAS in 2011 as an English teacher. In 2016, I started as the first middle school principal. This job brings a great amount of joy and resolution to my life.
I do the work I do because I draw strength and clarity from our students. I see all the answers for all of our problems in them and am filled with hope at their brilliance, senses of humor, and innate strength. I will be at TSAS for as long as they let me and I look forward to every twist and turn in the road as we wind our way toward self-actualization together.
I love my wife and two kids more than anything, and I like listening to music, going to concerts and movies, watching TV, reading books, riding my bike, moving furniture, loaning people my truck, and looking for my keys.
Email: dhahn@tsas.org
Phone: 918-207-8997
Room: 302
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Educational Background:
- Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Oklahoma
- Master of Education in Educational Administration, Curriculum, and Supervision from the University of Oklahoma
- Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Northeastern State University
Hailing originally from the DC Metropolitan area, I moved to Oklahoma in 2011 to attend graduate school and never left. So I guess this is home now? I’m an enthusiast of vinyl (listening to and collecting), hockey (watching and playing), books (“Obnoxiously well read,” per a source), movies, baking, chess, and playing the guitar and harmonica, just to name a few. (Some people say I collect hobbies.) I am also a big fan of dogs, especially my two dummies: Scout and Mabel.
I am a teacher of English because I believe in the mission of the humanities. The humanities, as I understand them, seeks to explore human experience and to appreciate and interrogate human accomplishments and failures so we may better understand our contemporary moment. More importantly, the humanities are forward-looking: it looks to where we are going, not just where we have been and where we are. In my English classes, I hope to foster dialogue and the necessary communicative skills through an engagement with literature and writing of all kinds so that my students can ultimately learn from the past and experiences of others to create a better and more equitable future for themselves and others.
Email: dhawkins@tsas.org
Room: 113 A
Educational Background:
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- PhD in English, Oklahoma State University
- M.A. in English, Oklahoma State University May 2014
- B.S. in Mass Communication, Shepherd University
I am from OKC and love the Thunder and watching NBA games. My wife Lindsay and I enjoy drinking coffee at home and the local shops in town, as well as, working on our fixer upper.
I teach because I want the world to be a better for everyone and while our society loves to teach people what to think, it rarely teaches them how to think. At TSAS we are passionate about releasing thoughtful humans, into the world, capable of critical thinking and thus able to create a world that is a better place for all people.
Email: whill@tsas.org
Room: 114
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science in Government from Oral Roberts University
- Master of Arts in Education from Oral Roberts University
I was born in Fort de France, Martinique and was raised in Miami, FL by my mother. I absolutely love teaching kids. Teaching has been a passion of mine for the past 9years. I love to dance, sing, and have fun with my family. I am a wife to a beautiful man and a mother of 3 beautiful girls.
I got into my first professional dance company at the age of 19 (Dallas Black Dance Theatre), I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to tour all of Europe while performing on the Independence Of The Seas with Royal Caribbean, and I was one of the top 20 dancers in the world on SYTYCD Season 7. My husband and I have a love for Pitbulls and I enjoy putting mustard on my pizza! I teach because it is my obligation to train up the next generation in physical and wellness awareness.
Email: jjackson@tsas.org
Room: 121 (Gymnasium)
Educational Background:
- Associate of Arts in Dance, Broward College (Coconut Creek, FL)
My name is Brittney James. I teach Special Education. Teaching gives me joy. I love being around my family, we have Sunday dinners each month. Last summer, I was introduced to the world of baking! I travel with my husband and we try to experience different cultures and traditions wherever we go. We are expecting our first bundle of joy in September, Titus James.
I do the work that I do because I have realized that everyone is capable of learning. Some student’s learn different than others. It encourages me when a student masters a goal or no longer needs extensive services through IEP services. The reason I teach, is because as a teacher I am able to be apart of a village that helps mold a child into a successful adult.
Email: bjames@tsas.org
Room: 104F
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Sciences Oklahoma State University (Go POKES!)
I’m a 5th Generation Oklahoman who moved to Colorado the summer before 8th grade, I consider both to be home. I moved to Tulsa three years ago and love working at TSAS. In middle school, I lived to beat a girl named Danielle (who obvs had it all) for first chair clarinet. I rarely won. Even though I held down 2nd chair, I wasn’t allowed to march with my clarinet crew because I couldn’t keep in step with the rest, but I could be found holding the flag in the front. In 9th grade I rode in the back of a golden El Camino through the desert to find a secret punk rock show. That was all a long time ago, and now I mostly chill with my family–husband and two children, plus our dog. I like to read books/stories, watch TV/movies, read the news, and make things. I can get weirdly competitive when I play board games. I like grape flavor, Central Asian/Middle Eastern food, Tajin, Chamoy, & popcorn. Music is great too.
Learning about things I’ve never even imagined is one of my top top favorite things about life. Learning more about things I already know gives me hope. Sharing stories and hearing stories — making those human connections – reassures my faith. Working with students, especially in a school with talented, inspiring, and hilarious faculty and staff, restores my spirit daily. My students surprise me, teach me, and make me better. Teaching demands that I take risks constantly and that I stay vulnerable. Those are hard but necessary things.
When I think about those special teachers that loved me when I was unlovable, pushed me to think past my emotions or uninformed opinions, guided me to discover new ideas, saw something in me that I couldn’t see, showed me a kind of patience that I had not earned from them, and helped me on my way, I wonder if there is really any way to properly thank them. How could I ever show my true appreciation for the sacrifices they made for me? The only thing I’ve come up with is to do for someone else what they did for me.
Email: kjohnson@tsas.org
Room: 113 A
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in History from Mesa State College
- Master’s of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Wyoming
I live in Broken Arrow with my husband and two dogs. I teach part time and work part time as a professional artist. I also have a dog sitting business through Rover.com. If I’m not at home or school, you can usually find me at the gym, Crossfit BA, where I go almost every day. I have 6 favorite things: my husband, dogs, art, Dr. Pepper, naps, and chocolate!
I teach because Art is my passion, and I love to be able to help others discover how awesome and fun it is!
Email: akarner@tsas.org
Room: 102
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Arkansas
- Master of Science in Museum Science and Management from the University of Arkansas
- Currently in an MFA program in Illustration through Savannah College of Art and Design
In my free time, I am always looking for the next, new destination. Some might say I plan the next trip while on a trip. Being an Army brat and having moved every few years may play a part in my quest for constant change. I have hung up my chauffeur hat, no longer needing to cart my kids around town, and find myself filling the time with new ventures like tennis, puzzles, happy hours, and terrible reality television. I am mom to two daughters, wife to a professor of law, and keeper of two, delinquent dogs. While we are not from Oklahoma, we have loved calling Tulsa home!
Email: jlamkin@tsas.org
Room: 114
Educational Background:
- Masters in Curriculum and Leadership, Oklahoma State University
- Doctorate in Law, Indiana University School of Law
- Bachelor of Science in Education, Indiana University
I grew up in 6 states and 7 school districts, but the classroom has always felt like home. I earned my BA from Berkeley, studying the intersection of modern art and computer science- which is a concept I love exploring in the geometry classroom! Before coming to TSAS, I taught math and graphic design in other TPS high schools, and worked in the STEM space for tribal governments and local nonprofits.
I have previously served as a teacher fellow with the National Science Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Outside of school, I love to crochet, weave, play trivia, and go on road trips with my husband and our dog.
I attended public schools from kindergarten through earning my masters, and I believe there is no greater institution for building knowledge, community, and life skills.
Email: mlance@tsas.org
Room: 203
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Art History, UC Berkeley
- Master of Public Administration – Policy and Statistics Emphasis, University of Oklahoma
- PhD in Curriculum Studies (In progress) – Oklahoma State University
My name is Katie McCall, and I am a mother, wife, artist, teacher, and animal lover. I am known for being a kind, helpful, and detailed person with a fun personality! A perfect evening for me would include The Lawrence Welk Show on Television as I cooked dinner with food from my garden while dancing with my kids and husband from room to room. I do the work I do because I can, I should, and I will always help, guide, create, and grow towards the light. I teach so that I can learn. So much can be gained through teaching the fine arts and advocating for youth.
Email: kmccall@tsas.org
Room: Commons
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management from the University of Tulsa
- Bachelor of Arts in Modern Dance from Texas Christian University
- Study Abroad in Theatre, Getty Museum Studies, and Creative Writing from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Artist, gamer, technology buff, lover of animation, fantasy & science fiction, and all things heavy metal! With these powers combined, I am a huge nerd!
Animation is art in motion. It is a visual medium of endless possibility that the human imagination can conceive. If you can dream it, you can animate it. Animation is an illusion of movement; it truly is magic. As my friend often says, “magic is real!’, and it exists here at TSAS. That magic is inspiring the students to learn, create and achieve their goals! It’s really all about them, they are the future.
Teaching is absolutely one of, if not, the most soul-filling things a person can do. Passing knowledge to others is essential to the human experience and it is an honorable privilege to have the opportunity to do so at such a wonderful place as TSAS.
Email: emiller@tsas.org
Room: 219 A
Educational background:
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation from Full Sail University
Mr. Minton was raised in Tennessee and taught last year in middle school and is excited to move to teach HS math this year. He has had a successful time as a professional tutor, studied abroad in France.
Email: kminton@tsas.org
Room: 206
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Mathematics from East Tennessee State University
As well as a teacher, I am a Board Certified Music Therapist and have experience working with long-term/chronic pediatric patients at a children’s hospital. Working at TSAS has inspired me to go back to school to pursue a master’s in special education. TSAS has also gifted me with a new passion: learning, and helping others to do the same. I’m obsessed with my cats, and I like to get outside as much as possible.
I teach to ensure ALL students have equitable education and can reach their ambitious life goals. We are all still learning.
Email: kmorgan@tsas.org
Room: 310
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from University of Louisville
- Master of Education in Special Education from the University of Oklahoma
I am a lover of science, avid reader, gardener, and swimmer. I have taught every age group in some capacity from preschool to college level courses in multiple different cities. I adore animals, and live here in Tulsa with my husband, 2 dogs and 3 cats.
I teach science because I believe that my students have the ability to positively impact the future of this country, but for that to be true they must have a foundational knowledge of how the world around them works and to be critical thinkers who can make their own decisions.
Email: mnicholson@tsas.org
Room: 215
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Loyola University New Orleans
- Master of Science in Biology from the University of New Orleans
I love DnD, dancing, youtube rabbit holes and keeping it real.
I believe the most important thing we can do to help make the world a better place is to develop critical thinking skills of independent learners. As a teacher with my personal background, I am uniquely situated to reach out to students who never believed they could have a future in science.
Email: sokapal@tsas.org
Room: 214
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science in Physics from The Ohio State University
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from The Ohio State University
I am McKenzie Park and I am the School Based Specialist here at TSAS! I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma State University. I am a lover of animals and have three fur babies of my own, two dogs and one cat that are my pride and joy! I enjoy all things nature, whether that is collecting house plants or going on long hikes with my dogs. In my pass time I love doing anything creative around my house like sketching, creating decorations, and working in my flower beds. I look forward to working hand and hand with the TSAS faculty to create the best and most supportive environment for each student in this community.
I have always had a passion for working with children and have worked with all ages in many different settings. I believe that children are the future of this world and with the right tools in their toolbelt there is no limit to what they can do. I love watching children step into their potential and I am so excited to be part a team that supports each student in exploring their passions and developing their own unique identity.
Email: McKenzie.Park@okdhs.org
Office: 104 E
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma State University
Hi everyone I am so excited to be here. I come from a background of education and criminal justice. I have a beautiful daughter named Colby. I enjoy traveling to different places with my family and studying different cultures. In 2020 I was nominated as an Oklahoma’s Top 20 under 2 teacher. One fun fact about me is that in college I studied abroad in Greece for two weeks for a history class.
I do the work I do because I want to have an impact on the youth that are our next leaders. These students will be living and operating in a world that my children will be in. If I can assist with making students achieve success I want to do that. No matter what success looks like to them. I want to meet them where they are and help get them to the finish line.
Email: srandle@tsas.org
Office: 126
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s in Psychology; University of Central Oklahoma
- Master’s in Criminal Justice; Northeastern State University
In the blink of an eye, the little girl with snails in her pockets and dirt in her hair went from exploring the creeks behind her childhood home to earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources from Oklahoma State University.
Lauren’s adventure began when she moved across the country to gain conservation experience near Glacier National Park as a Big Sky Watershed Corps Member through AmeriCorps. In this role, she combined her lifelong passion for service with environmental conservation, conducting research for organizations such as the USDA, NRCS, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and NASA. Her work focused on wildflower biodiversity, pollinator habitat rehabilitation, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) tracking, and agricultural resource improvements.
A defining moment in her career was developing the Lake County Conservation District’s outreach program, which delivered STEAM curriculum to 3,641 students and adults in 2.5 years. After returning home during the pandemic, Lauren pursued STEAM education, starting at Discovery Lab where she created curriculum and trained educators. Now in her second year at Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences (TSAS), she teaches Modern Science and Chemistry and serves as the Key Club sponsor, deeply committed to inspiring her students in the natural sciences and in service.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys hiking, camping, photographing every flower and fungi she sees, collecting rocks and crystals, and practicing yoga. When indoors, she loves watching competition shows with her husband, Tyler, and making bets on the winners (loser cleans up dinner!) Their pup, Daisy, is always nearby to “help” with cleanup.
Email: lranthe@tsas.org
Room: 218
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science and Natural Resources with a major in Environmental Sciences from Oklahoma State University
I used to live in Minnesota, and now I’m always hot. After leaving my home state, I moved to Missouri thinking I wanted to be a journalist. It only took me a few years of covering local school board meetings to realize that I couldn’t sit on the sidelines when it came to the challenges facing education. I moved to Tulsa and have fallen in love with the community of families, students, and educators I get to work alongside every day. High schoolers are my favorite people, and I absolutely love watching them grow into unique individuals and free thinkers ready to tackle the world.
Outside of school, I have been spending an exorbitant amount of time restoring a 1910 craftsman home with my fiancée. It gives me an opportunity to learn new things, shop for vintage items, and spend endless hours on Pinterest looking for inspiration. I’m often cooking soup, eating soup, and sharing soup with the people I love. I love to travel, drink coffee, and find excuses to cancel plans and stay home with my dogs. Talk to me about books and quilts!
Email: eroiger@tsas.org
Room: 124
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Missouri
I love learning and hope I never stop. I enjoy learning alongside my students. And I especially enjoy seeing students grow both as writers and in their appreciation of the power of writing for their lives.
I’m raising three kids with my best friend in Broken Arrow and I love living here. I’ve recently started doing yoga. One of my favorite hobbies is competitive kettlebell lifting. Kurt Vonnegut changed my life.
Email: srustin@tsas.org
Room: 115
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, Evangel University
- Master of Arts in Biblical Exegesis, Wheaton College
Hello, everyone! I’m passionate about connecting people with knowledge and ideas across diverse subjects. With a background in Spanish Language and Literature, as well as natural language processing, I thrive on exploring intricate questions and offering valuable insights. Beyond my teaching career, I’m a strong advocate for lifelong learning and relish discussions on literature, technological advancements, and ethical dilemmas within the Spanish-speaking world. Outside of these pursuits, I find relaxation in music and exploring new hiking trails.
As a Spanish teacher, I find great purpose in my work for several reasons:
Passion for Language: I am deeply passionate about the Spanish language, with its rich culture and history, and I am eager to share this passion with others.
Impact on Students: Teaching provides me with the opportunity to directly influence students’ lives by helping them learn a new language and expand their worldview.
Promoting Cultural Understanding: Through teaching Spanish, I strive to cultivate greater cultural empathy and understanding among students for Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
Personal Fulfillment: Witnessing students’ growth in language proficiency brings me immense personal fulfillment and satisfaction. Career Choice: Teaching aligns perfectly with my skills, interests, and values, allowing me to contribute positively to society through education.
Educational Background:
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Spanish Language and Literature at The University of Oklahoma–Norman
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Spanish Language and Literature at The University of Oklahoma-Norman
I love politics, philosophy, poetry, and my cats (Dionysus and Descartes). I have had the privilege of mentoring young debaters and actors for 10 years. I’ve been professionally associated with the Harvard National Invitational Forensics Tournament and OSSAA Speech and Debate. I’m a theatre nerd who has worked in stage production and costuming since 2017. I’m a writer with a special interest in journalism and research; I’ve been published by three newspapers, showcased in two symposia, and awarded for my radio and social media work.
I yearn to be where I’m most needed and to make positive impacts. Communication is our greatest asset. Speech and Debate empowers young people with tools of self expression so that they can advocate for themselves and each other. It empowers them by exposing them to real world issues in political, economic, and philosophical terms and requiring them to see such issues in shades of gray rather than black and white. And it empowers them through the transformative power of performance, which inspires self confidence, mindfulness, and empathy.
Email: rspindle@tsas.org
Room: 207 B
Educational Background:
- BA in Professional Media with specialization in Philosophy from the University of Central Oklahoma
I am an avid movie watcher, traveler, and reader.I am constantly traveling and exploring new places. I love the possibilities of meeting new people and seeing new cultures! I have a passion for education and making sure that students are enlightened about the world around them.
Ask me about my Corgi! Her name is Molly and she is the sweetest.
Email: jturner@tsas.org
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Room: 113 B
Educational Background:
- Master’s in American Studies from Northeastern State University
- Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Tulsa
- Certificate in Classical Studies from the University of Tulsa