Attorney Leslie Wright Appointed to OKCPS Board

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education this week appointed an attorney with school aged children to fill its vacant District 3 board seat.

           “I’m thrilled to be part of such a wonderful school board. I look forward to the opportunity to help with MAPS for Kids, be fully engaged in finding a new superintendent and contribute to all children in the Oklahoma City Public Schools system receiving a quality education,” said Leslie Wright, who will be sworn in at the regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, May 1.

Wright stated that she is especially enthusiastic about beginning her duties as a new board member because she and her husband purposely chose a house in the Oklahoma City school district.  They were excited about MAPS for Kids, she said, and hope to help the district continue on its path of improvement.

Wright was chosen from three candidates who filed for the position. “Her combination of professional skills and being a parent of Oklahoma City Public Schools children make her a good addition to our strong group. We’re very pleased to have someone of Leslie’s caliber willing to serve with us on the school board,” commented Chairman of the Board Cliff Hudson.  This seat was recently vacated by long-time board member Terri Silver.

Wright is a local attorney specializing in family law. She and her husband have one child currently attending an Oklahoma City school and two pre-school age children. Her education includes a bachelor of science degree from Oklahoma State University, a masters in education from the University of Central Oklahoma and a law degree from Oklahoma City University.

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