Oklahoma City’s Jamie Polk illustrates greatness and grace at InspireOK 2025
The Oklahoman headline read: “How Ryan Walters, OKCPS leader work together despite disagreements,” which is likely about the InspireOK conference the State Department of Education (OSDE) held in Norman Friday, June 27. Instead of reading that, I’d like to share some thoughts on it, the issues, and the good news about the education elephant in the room. …
Long-time followers know I'm an unabashed fan of Dr. Polk, who was assistant superintendent at Lawton Public Schools when I worked with her more than a decade ago, and is now superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS). On Friday, she modeled how to be a positive force for change as well as a giver of grace. While I am not a fan of Ryan Walters, I agreed with him several times both during Thursday’s meeting of the State Board of Education and Friday’s open discussion with Dr. Polk. …
OKCPS Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk and State Superintendent Ryan Walters after their keynote discussion at the InspireOK 2025 conference in Norman, June 27.
