AdvancED Oklahoma Fall Conference 2017 Award Recipients AdvancED Oklahoma Excellence in Education Award AdvancED Oklahoma is proud to announce that Dr. Jim Ferrell is the 2017 Oklahoma Excellence in Education Award. The state-level award is presented in each state to one individual who has demonstrated unparalleled leadership in promoting and advancing excellence in education. Criteria include a nominee’s success in the following areas: . Generates a common vision and mission for higher expectations among students, faculty, and the education community. Demonstrates a record of significant and distinguished contribution to the education profession. Provides a lasting positive impact on student learning. Serves as a role model and mentor for students and/or future generations of educators. Demonstrates significant professional contribution to AdvancED. DR. JIM FERRELL is the Chair of the Educational Leadership Department at Northeastern State University (NSU), having started in 2012 as an Assistant Professor, then chair of the School Administration Program, before taking the helm in 2014. Dr. Ferrell joined the AdvancED Oklahoma Council in 2014 and quickly got involved as a Lead Evaluator (11 in the last three years), Fall Conference presenter, and now the chair of the Council. Additionally, he provided technical assistance to those schools involved in the Internal Review process last year. Dr. Jim Ferrell, OK Excellence in Education David Morton, Conference Co-Chair Dr. Ferrell brings a wealth of experience and research to our Council, starting his academic career at Oklahoma City University in 1992 with his Bachelor’s degree. In 2000 he earned his Master’s degree at the University of Central Oklahoma, and finished his Doctorate degree at Oklahoma State University in 2008. In 1994, he began his teaching career at Union City Public Schools, then moved to Agra Public Schools, and on to Caney Valley School where he served as the middle school principal for six years. As an NSU professor, he teaches everything from Educational Research to Facilities Management to Finance to Technology in Education. Further, he has numerous students each semester by special arrangement to ensure they can finish their degree in a timely and customized manner. Jim is very active as a professional, being a member of Cooperative Council of Oklahoma School Administrators, American Educational Research Association, and Phi Delta Kappa. NSU has had him contributing on myriad committees from Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation, strategic planning, faculty orientations, technology, and more. He serves tirelessly on the AdvancED Oklahoma Council, along with the Tulsa County Association of School Administrators, Oklahoma School Advisory Council, Tulsa Public Schools Teacher Leader Evaluation Steering Committee, and Tulsa Job Corps Advisory Council and others. Dr. Ferrell has worked with many districts across the United States in Texas, Wisconsin, Arizona, Massachusetts, Washington, Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, North Carolina, and Arkansas conducting curriculum audits to review equity data and curriculum development, as well as reviewing Educational Leadership programs. His most recent service has been internationally at the Nyanga Christian School in Jinja, Uganda. Dr. Ferrell is passionate about making our schools better for our students, making him a worthy recipient of the 2017 AdvancED Oklahoma Excellence in Education Award! AdvancED Oklahoma Council Service Award DR. ANITA EDE gave tirelessly of her time hosting at the Fall Conference, reviewing reports, providing input to AdvancED practices, and attending meetings! She led numerous reviews and advocated and provided a voice in the field for AdvancED! Dr. Anita Ede (2014 - 2017) Early Learning Representative, AdvancED Oklahoma Council Dr. Anita Ede & David Morton, Conference Co-Chair Longevity Awards 25 Year Award, 1992 – 2017 Muldrow Elementary System Reviews School Reviews Academy of Classical Christian Studies Advanced Academics-Washington Oklahoma City, OK ACCS Central Campus Booker T Washington High School ACCS Norman Campus Tulsa, OK ACCS North Campus Central High School Tulsa, OK ACCS South Campus Daniel Webster High School Tulsa, OK Douglas High School Oklahoma City, OK East Central High School Tulsa, OK Good Shepherd Catholic School Oklahoma City, OK John Marshall High School Oklahoma City, OK McLain High School for Science & Tech ACCS-Darla Lynn, Todd Wedel, & David Morton Tulsa, OK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Memorial High School Tulsa, OK Mercy School Institute Oklahoma City, OK Mission Academy Oklahoma City, OK Mount St. Mary Catholic High School Oklahoma City, OK Nathan Hale High School Tulsa, OK Northeast Academy for HSE Oklahoma City, OK Aspasia Carlson -John Marshall High & David Morton Northwest Classen High School Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma Centennial High School Oklahoma City, OK Southeast High School Oklahoma City, OK Star-Spencer High School Oklahoma City, OK Thomas Edison High School Tulsa, OK US Grant High School Oklahoma City, OK ButhianaJwayyed-Mercy School Institute & David Morton Brian Hinson-Star-Spencer High & David Morton Pat Filer-Good Shepherd Catholic & David Morton Dr. Nancy Bolz-AdvancED Oklahoma Angela Lewis-Centennial High & David “Doctor” BJ Paris, AdvancED Texas & Keynoter Morton BJ Paris delivers the keynote: “The Doctor Will See You Now: Your Good to Great Journey” External Review Teams Are Appreciated! Lead Evaluators Geoffrey Wilbur Team Members Jim Ferrell (3) John Smith (2) Jim Johnson (4) Julia Anderson-Holt Margaret Foncannon (3) Julia Meier Nancy Bolz (4) Kane Mach Paul Boer Sr. Kari Garman Stephan Sargent (3) Kathy Hromas Whitney Warren Katya Bonea Zaheer Arastu Kris Lovely Kristin Sherwood Team Members Laura Head (2) Lauren Duncan Angela McVey (2) Linda Ricks Bill Young Lindsey Persing Bob Diepenbrock Lisa Wyatt Brenda Young Malissa Cook Brian Wilson Mansur Choudry Candice Hamilton-Greene Melissa Brevetti Carolyn Erickson Melissa Michie Catherine Hill Michael Loeffler Channa Byerly Michael Sazma Christopher Gardner Mike Maguffee (2) Claudia Straw Nancy Bolz (2) Dana Hilbert Nancy Parrish David Morton Nicolette Dennis Daylene Yarbrough Pam Lange Debby Yarbrough Pamela King (4) DeeDee Mulanax Rachel Nicholas Derek Lollis (2) Roger Carter Don Loving Saeed Carter Donette Hall (2) Sajoda Shahjahan Dr. Mary McKoy Samantha Stewart Elton Sykes Sara Collins Frederick Jones Shawn Griffith Hanan ElRagi Stacy Duncan James Hawkins (2) Tammy Heathman Jenn Howell Toby Brown Jennifer Wilson (2) Tonya Mann Jerry Morgan Twylah Morris Jill Webster Vickie Williams (2) Jim Ferrell (3) Warren Pete Zaheer Arastu Thank you for sharing your time and expertise! .