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2025 Nominees
The Team
Dr. Stephanie Hinton
President Elect
Brandi Brown
Secretary
Natalie New
Conference Co Chair
Andrew Norton
Public Policy
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.
I love working with children and families. I have been in this field for over 15 years. I have a masters degree in Early Childhood Education. I was a public school teacher for four years and taught self contained special education pre-k, pre-k and kindergarten. I am currently a Child Development Specialist II with Child Guidance. I would love help grow our field by sharing my love for our work and professional experience.MSEd Early Childhood Education - Jackson State University BS Family Studies and Gerontology - Southern Nazarene University. I have a professional background in government.
I am a dedicated member of the Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children (OKAEYC) I have expertise in fundraising. I hold an Associate's degree in Child Development. In my role as a conference volunteer for the past two years, I have gained invaluable experience in event planning and coordination. My passion for early childhood education drives me to continually seek opportunities for professional growth and to contribute positively to the community.I have been in childcare for 4 years. I am married and have one son. I love spending time with my family and crafting in my free time
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.
Leslie Scrivner
Secretary
Stephanie White
Committee member
Kierra Bear
Committee member
YOUR NAME
Committee member
With over twenty years of experience in early childhood education, I have had the pleasure of teaching children from three years old through first grade. I cherished every moment of this journey. Currently, I serve as the Early Childhood Coordinator for Oklahoma City Public Schools, where I support and mentor teachers in pre-kindergarten through second grade. I am dedicated to helping educators refine their skills and ignite their passion to ensure that every child receives the high-quality education they deserve. I hold a B.S. in Elementary Education, certification in both Elementary and Early Childhood Education, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership.
I have a BS in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University, a MS in Curriculum and Instruction from Oklahoma State University, and a PhD form Oklahoma University in Instructional Leadership and Curriculum. Early on in my career, I was a Head Start lead teacher and later a Pre-K teacher. I have taught early childhood education, child development, and family studies courses at Cameron University since 2006 and am currently serving as the program lead for our Family and Child Studies degree I have a professional background in hIger education and affilated with National Council on Family Relations. I have also served on CASA of Southwest Oklahoma Board of Directors
I am 23 years old, I have been working In ECE for 4 consecutive years. I am currently furthering my career and education in child Development at Tulsa Community College. I am a member of the Muscogee Nation tribe and work for their government in our reservation at the Child Development Centee.