Governing Board

Dr. Stephanie Hinton serves as the Executive Director of Early Childhood for Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS). With over 15 years of experience in education, both as a teacher and administrator, Dr. Hinton has dedicated the last 7 years to leading early childhood initiatives within the district. Her role is pivotal in shaping the early learning experiences of young children in OKCPS, aligning with the district’s mission of providing equitable access to a world-class education. Dr. Hinton is responsible for the comprehensive design, implementation, and monitoring of early childhood programs across the district. She utilizes her deep knowledge of child development to ensure that early childhood education is developmentally appropriate, evidence-based, and culturally responsive, fostering environments that support each child's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.

Marla ha dedicado más de 30 años a la educación infantil temprana, desempeñando diversos cargos como maestra, directora y profesora universitaria, a la vez que aboga por experiencias de calidad en la primera infancia. Cree que la base del aprendizaje permanente se establece en los primeros años y que la educación de calidad no es solo un regalo para los niños, sino para la sociedad en su conjunto.

Apasionada por el poder transformador de la educación, destaca su papel en el desarrollo del potencial, la curiosidad y el amor por el aprendizaje. Marla aboga por invertir en un futuro equitativo apoyando a cuidadores, docentes y estudiantes. A través de la educación en la primera infancia, se esfuerza por moldear mentes y vidas, construyendo un mundo más brillante para las generaciones futuras.

Carina cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia en Educación y Cuidado Infantil, comenzando como niñera adolescente y ascendiendo a directora. Cree en la vital importancia de este trabajo y ahora se dedica a apoyar a estudiantes en el área de Desarrollo Infantil/Educación Infantil en Oklahoma City Community College.

En su puesto actual, ayuda a estudiantes que trabajan en guarderías con licencia, guiándolos para que se conviertan en maestros y directores líderes con vocación. La pasión de Carina reside en empoderar a los educadores, consciente de que su influencia beneficia en última instancia a los niños a su cargo.

La Dra. Susan Tabor ha trabajado en diversos entornos, como escuelas públicas, guarderías, desarrollo profesional en la primera infancia y educación superior, como profesora y administradora. Se jubiló en 2019 como decana de Ciencias Sociales del Oklahoma City Community College y continúa impartiendo docencia adjunta. Ha ocupado diversos cargos en la junta directiva de la Asociación de Oklahoma para la Educación de Niños Pequeños a lo largo de los años, incluyendo la presidencia en 2006 y la gerencia administrativa.

Andrew has over a decade of experience in early care and education, as well as IT and facilities management. Currently, he is the Senior Director of IT and Facilities at Sunbeam Family Services in Oklahoma City, where he streamlines operations and enhances service delivery. Previously, he worked with the State of Oklahoma and in child development, gaining expertise in systems integration and policy. Andrew holds a degree in Human Environmental Sciences from the University of Central Oklahoma and has served on various committees and boards in the nonprofit sector. His commitment to continuous improvement and community impact is evident in his work.

Grace brings a strong passion for early childhood education, having been an active member of NAEYC Maine. With a B.S. in Human Resources and extensive nonprofit leadership experience, she is committed to supporting communities, advocating for families, and helping rebuild OKAEYC chapters—starting with a student chapter at Tulsa Community College, where she currently attends as an Early Childhood Major.

Grace believes education starts at birth and sees it as our mission to guide and support parents.

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Sarah has many years of experience in education. She began her education career teaching middle school science and soon found herself joining the school's administration as Dean of Students. During her time as an educator, she discovered AdvancEd (now Cognia) and began accrediting schools all over Oklahoma, New York and Michigan. Sarah discovered Primrose Schools during her time accrediting, and has found the Early Childhood Education arena to be incredibly rewarding. Sarah has a passion for training, coaching and mentoring teachers and staff, so they can better support the children and families in their communities. Sarah is known for her leadership, energy, ethical standards and hardworking nature. She loves working with her team as they strive to make a difference in the communities they serve.

Con más de veinte años de experiencia en educación infantil temprana, Leslie ha tenido el privilegio de enseñar a niños desde los tres años hasta primer grado, atesorando cada momento de su trayectoria. Actualmente se desempeña como Coordinadora de Educación Infantil Temprana en las Escuelas Públicas de Oklahoma City, donde apoya y asesora a docentes desde preescolar hasta segundo grado. Dedicada a ayudar a los educadores a perfeccionar sus habilidades y reavivar su pasión, Leslie trabaja para garantizar que cada niño reciba la educación de alta calidad que merece. Leslie tiene una licenciatura en Educación Primaria, una certificación en Educación Primaria y de Primera Infancia, y una maestría en Liderazgo Educativo.

Jana has more than 35 years of experience in the early childhood field, working in public school, NAEYC accredited early childhood organizations, and state agencies. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education, B.S. in Elementary Special Education with a concentration on Mild and Moderate Disabilities and Speech Impairments, and an M.Ed. in Education Administration.

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