From the desk of the Senator


Anti-bullying Presentation at the Capitol for Civics Day

Community Christian School Participates in Mock Legislative Session

Each year, Community Christian School in Norman brings their 4th graders to the Capitol for a tour and mock legislative session.  This year, Mrs. Cara King, Mrs. Melanie Randolph and Mrs. Tammie Snow brought 48 enthusiastic students along with many parents.  We met in the Senate Assembly Room.  Prior to their arrival, 10 students were […]

Senators Thank ODOT for Addressing Dangerous Intersection

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senators Rob Standridge and Paul Scott recently reached out to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation after receiving numerous inquiries from residents in Norman and the surrounding area about the I-35/SH-9W intersection.              “This is a particularly dangerous intersection. Drivers’ confusion has led to several near misses and I’m pleased that ODOT is […]

LeMonde International Public Charter School is Innovative and Exceptional!

In September, I requested an interim study on innovation within our educational systems in Oklahoma.  There are a lot of good things happening for our students.  LeMonde International School in Norman is one of them.  They are a Spanish/French language immersion school whose approach to education is outside the box.  This is their first year […]

Proud of Hailey Couch, Kindergarten Teacher at Madison and winner of the 2018 Milken Educator Award

I spent yesterday morning with Oklahoma dignitaries, students and teachers at Madison Elementary.  We had such a fun morning surprising kindergarten teacher, Hailey Couch with a $25,000 check from the Milken Foundation. They monetarily gift outstanding teachers across the nation.  Norman can be very proud of Hailey’s accomplishments and national recognition. Educator Profile   << Educators Send a message […]