Local Advisory Committee

  • The purpose of the committee is to assist in the development of the district plan for gifted child education programs, to assist in the preparation of the district report on gifted child educational programs, and to perform other advisory duties as may be requested by the board of education. A chair and vice-chair will be elected, and written records and reports shall be made by the committee. The committee will establish a regular meeting schedule sufficient to implement the program. 

Committee Members

    • Alice Hixenbaugh

      • Guardian of a twice-exceptional student at Fillmore Elementary

      • Elementary Advanced Academic Specialist for Oklahoma City Public Schools

    • Andrew Rose

      • Parent of a gifted and talented student at Nichols Hills Elementary

      • Former English Learner Facilitator for Oklahoma City Public Schools

    • Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs

      • Parent of a gifted and talented student at Kaiser and a student at Classen SAS High School at Northeast

      • Former Board of Education member for Oklahoma City Public Schools 

    • Courtney Keck

      • District Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Oklahoma City Public Schools

    • Gladys Tizol

      • Parent of a gifted and talented student at John Marshall Enterprise High School

    • Joshua Busby

      • Parent of a gifted and talented student at Classen SAS Middle School

      • Dean of Students at Langston University

    • Kadejah Hooks

      • Parent of a gifted and talented student at Southeast Middle School

    • Kelli Calingasan

      • Parent of a gifted and talented student who attends Classen SAS High School at Northeast

      • District Testing Coordinator for Oklahoma City Public Schools

    • Rita Horton

      • Parent of two gifted and talented students who attend Star Spencer High School

      • Elementary Advanced Academic Specialist for Oklahoma City Public Schools

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