Elegidos en 2026
El equipo
Debbie Shultz
Secretary
Madison Greenfield-Mills
Conference Co-Chair
Liza Odom
Public Policy
Darshani Abeyrathna
Public Relations
Debbie lleva más de 24 años trabajando en Educación Infantil. Actualmente es miembro de la junta directiva de la Fundación Southern Hills Outreach y del Consejo Directivo de la Iglesia Metodista Unida de Southern Hills. Además, es especialista en PDS del Consejo de Reconocimiento Profesional de la CDA y educadora del CECPD.
Madison Greenfield-Mills is running for Conference Co-Chair. She has volunteered with OKAEYC throughout the past year, supporting multiple events and gaining firsthand experience with the organization and its work. Madison is a graduate student at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), where she is completing her master’s degree in Family and Child Studies with a focus on Infant and Child Specialist. She is deeply engaged in the early childhood field and has shared her expertise by presenting at numerous professional conferences. She has also been selected to present a research poster at the upcoming NAEYC Annual Conference in December 2026. Her leadership and practical experience include serving as a Literacy Coach for the UCO Lab School in Spring 2026 and working as an assessor for the OSU-OKC Child Development Simulation Lab. Madison brings together academic research, hands-on experience, and a passion for professional learning. Through her continued involvement with OKAEYC, Madison hopes to contribute to the planning and success of the annual conference and help create meaningful professional learning opportunities for Oklahoma’s early childhood community.
Con una sólida formación en liderazgo y planificación de eventos, confío en mi capacidad para ser un copresidente de la Conferencia eficaz y comprometido. Cuento con experiencia práctica en la organización de una amplia gama de eventos, incluyendo la programación mensual en la Escuela Primrose de Midtown, donde apoyé la planificación y ejecución de actividades familiares y comunitarias. También desempeñé un papel clave en la organización de nuestra recaudación de fondos anual, coordinando la logística, gestionando la comunicación y contribuyendo al éxito del evento. Además, he dirigido recaudaciones de fondos y banquetes de la Sociedad Nacional de Honor, supervisando los detalles del evento de principio a fin y colaborando con los miembros del equipo para alcanzar los objetivos de recaudación de fondos y participación. Estos roles han fortalecido mi capacidad para gestionar múltiples factores, mantenerme organizado bajo presión y crear eventos significativos, inclusivos e impactantes. Aporto un espíritu colaborativo, una gran atención al detalle y un profundo compromiso con la creación de experiencias significativas que reflejen las necesidades y los valores de nuestra comunidad. Como copresidente, contribuiré a que esta conferencia se desarrolle sin contratiempos, creando un espacio para la inspiración, la conexión y el crecimiento.
Darshani is running for the Public Relations position on the OKAEYC Board after serving this past year as the Student Representative. She is interested in continuing her service with OKAEYC and bringing her experience in storytelling, education, research, and communication to the role. Darshani is passionate about becoming an impactful educator for young children, inspired by her work as a teacher, journalist, researcher, and children’s book writer. With more than a decade of experience working with children and educators, she has seen firsthand how early experiences can shape a child’s identity, creativity, and confidence. Her debut children’s book was nominated for Best Children’s Book at the 2022 State Literary Awards, further strengthening her belief in the power of literature and storytelling to foster empathy, connection, and learning. Through her continued involvement with OKAEYC, Darshani hopes to support the organization’s communication and outreach efforts and help share the work of OKAEYC and its members with the broader early childhood community.
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Waco Lane
Secretary
Leslie Shrivner
Vice President of Membership
Grace Rogers
Vice President of Chapters
YOUR NAME
Student Representative
Marla se postula a la presidencia electa y actualmente preside la Conferencia, donde ha desempeñado un papel clave en la organización de oportunidades de desarrollo profesional y networking para educadores de la primera infancia. Recientemente obtuvo su doctorado en Educación Temprana en julio de 2025, lo que refleja su compromiso con la formación continua y su experiencia en el campo. Con pasión por apoyar a educadores y niños, Marla aspira a liderar iniciativas que fortalezcan el desarrollo profesional, la defensa y la participación comunitaria en la comunidad de la educación de la primera infancia. Sus conocimientos, habilidades de liderazgo y dedicación la posicionan para generar un impacto significativo como presidenta electa.
After serving the past two years on the OKAEYC Board, first as Vice President of Chapters and then as Vice President of Membership, Grace is seeking to continue her service with OKAEYC and her work supporting the organization’s chapters. Grace is passionate about early childhood education and previously served as an active member of NAEYC Maine. She believes that education begins at birth and that supporting children and families starts with recognizing the important role parents play in guiding their children’s early experiences. As OKAEYC continues to grow and strengthen its local chapters, Grace is particularly interested in engaging with members through focus groups to better understand the needs of communities across Oklahoma. She hopes to use her experience and passion for early childhood education to support local communities, strengthen connections among members, and advocate for children and families.
After serving the past two years as Conference Chair and Co-Chair, Leslie is continuing her leadership with OKAEYC by running for Vice President of Membership. With more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Leslie has had the privilege of teaching children from age three through first grade. She currently serves as the Early Childhood Coordinator for Oklahoma City Public Schools, where she supports and mentors teachers working with children in pre-kindergarten through second grade. Leslie is dedicated to supporting educators as they strengthen their skills, grow in their practice, and continue to find purpose in their work. She believes in the importance of a strong professional community and is excited about the opportunity to continue serving OKAEYC and its members in a new leadership role. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education, certifications in both Elementary and Early Childhood Education, and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.
