STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

1. Scott, Daniel Chemistry

9 West 31st Street Physical Science

Sand Springs OK 74063

Bachelor’s Degree – Biology—Northeastern State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Canton Public Schools

Mr. Carl Baker, Superintendent

Blaine County

Test Required for Certification: Chemistry Subject Area Test

Physical Science Subject Area Test

Canton Public School is requesting an exception for Chemistry and Physical Science for Mr.

Daniel Scott. Mr. Scott is currently certified in Biological Sciences and Mid-Level Science

and will take the required test for certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

2. Hopkins, Morganne Elementary Education

1320 Books Street

Enid OK 73703

Bachelor’s Degree -- History—University of Central Missouri

School District/Superintendent/County

Cherokee Public Schools

Mr. Cory Ellis Superintendent

Alfalfa County

Test Required for Certification: Elementary Education Subject Area Test,

Oklahoma General Education Test

Oklahoma Professional Teachers Exam

Cherokee Public Schools is requesting an exception for Elementary Education for Ms.

Morganne Hopkins. Ms. Hopkins will seek certification through the Career Development

Program for Paraprofessionals to become a certified teacher.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

3. Shirey, Barrett Middle Level Social Studies

919 Dunn Avenue

Clinton OK 73601

Bachelor’s Degree -- Recreation—Southeastern University

School District/Superintendent/County

Clinton Public Schools

Mr. Kevin Hime, Superintendent

Custer County

Test Required for Certification: Middle Level Social Studies Subject Area Test

Physical/Health/Safety Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Clinton Public Schools is requesting an exception for Middle Level Social Studies for Mr.

Barrett Shirey. Mr. Shirey will take the necessary subject area test and has been approved to

seek certification through the Alternative Placement Program for Physical Education.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

4. Sanchez, Ernest Physics

3724 North Frankford Avenue

Oklahoma City OK 73112

Bachelor’s Degree- Engineering Physics—University of Oklahoma

School District/Superintendent/County

Edmond Public Schools

Dr. David Goin

Oklahoma

Test Required for Certification: Physics Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Edmond Public Schools is requesting an exception for Physics for Mr. Ernest Sanchez. Mr.

Sanchez will be teaching AP Physics and will seek certification through the Alternative

Placement Program.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

5. Hough, Charles World History/Geography

P.O. Box 156

Healdton OK 73438

Bachelor’s Degree -- History—Cameron University

School District/Superintendent/County

Freedom Public Schools

Mr. Danny McCuiston, Superintendent

Woods County

Test Required for Certification: World History/Geography Subject Area Test

Freedom Public Schools is requesting an exception for World History/Geography for Mr.

Charles Hough. Mr. Hughes is currently certified in Physical Education/Health/Safety and

US History/OK History/Government/Economics and will take the necessary test for

certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

6. Selfridge, Charlotte Spanish

1126 Locust Drive

Alva OK 73717

Bachelor’s Degree -- History—Cameron University

School District/Superintendent/County

Freedom Public Schools

Mr. Danny McCuiston, Superintendent

Woods County

Test Required for Certification: Spanish Subject Area Test

Freedom Public Schools is requesting an exception for Spanish for Ms. Charlotte Selfridge.

While obtaining her Bachelor’s degree Ms. Selfridge took 22 hours of Spanish. Ms.

Selfridge is currently certified in Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences,

Career Tech Business and Career Tech Family and Consumer Sciences. Ms. Selfridge will

take the necessary test for certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

7. Dyer, Mike Agricultural Education

2102 North Glenwood

Stillwater OK 74075

Bachelor’s Degree -- Agriculture—Oklahoma State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Gans Public Schools

Mr. Larry Caloway, Superintendent

Sequoyah County

Test Required for Certification: Oklahoma Professional Teachers Exam

Gans Public Schools is requesting an exception for Agricultural Education for Mr. Mike

Dyer. Mr. Dyer has completed a teacher education program for Agricultural Education and

lacks the Oklahoma Professional Teachers Exam. Once that exam is passed he will be

eligible for recommendation from Oklahoma State University for a standard certificate.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

8. Falkner, Aubrey Middle Level Social Studies

919 Dunn Avenue

Clinton OK 73601

Bachelor’s Degree -- English—Southern Nazarene University

School District/Superintendent/County

Guymon Public Schools

Mr. Douglas Melton, Superintendent

Texas County

Test Required for Certification: Middle Level Social Studies Subject Area Test

English Subject Are Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Guymon Public Schools is requesting an exception for Middle Level Social Studies for Ms.

Aubrey Falkner. Ms. Falkner will seek certification through the Alternative Placement

Program and will take the required test for certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

9. Moody, Dana Early Childhood

Highway Contract 73, Box 1-2

Hartshorne OK 74547

Bachelor’s Degree -- Psychology—Langston University

School District/Superintendent/County

Hartshorne Public Schools

Mr. Mike Ichord, Superintendent

Pittsburg County

Test Required for Certification: Early Childhood Subject Area Test

Hartshorne Public Schools is requesting an exception for Early Childhood for Ms. Dana Moody.

Ms. Moody is currently certified in Elementary Education and will take the required test for

certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

10. Young, David Biological Sciences

919 Dunn Avenue

Clinton OK 73601

Bachelor’s Degree – Elementary Education—Northeastern State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Hulbert Public Schools

Dr. Marilyn Dewoody, Superintendent

Cherokee County

Test Required for Certification: Biological Science Subject Area Test

Hulbert Public Schools is requesting an exception for Biological Sciences for Mr. David

Young. Mr. Young is currently certified in Elementary Education and will take the required

test for certification

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

11. Staats, Shalom Biological Sciences

P.O. Box 104

Monroe OK 74947

Bachelor’s Degree -- Biology—University of Central Oklahoma

Master’s Degree—Leadership and Ethics—John Brown University

School District/Superintendent/County

Kiamichi Technology Center

Mr. Eddie Coleman, Superintendent

Leflore County

Test Required for Certification: Biological Sciences Subject Area Test

Kiamichi Technology Center is requesting an exception for Biological Sciences for Ms.

Shalom Staats. Ms. Staats has been an adjunct science instructor at Carl Albert State College

from August 2010 to present. Ms. Staats has been accepted for certification through the

Alternative Placement Program.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

12. Bolner, Darci Early Childhood

18050 East Coffee Creek Road

Luther OK 73054

Bachelor’s Degree – Home Economics—University of Central Oklahoma

Master’s Degree—Early Chill Education—University of Central Oklahoma

School District/Superintendent/County

Luther Public Schools

Dr. Sheldon Buxton, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: Early Childhood Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Oklahoma Professional Teachers Exam

Luther Public Schools is requesting an exception for Early Childhood for Ms. Darci Bolner.

Ms. Bolner owns and operates Apple Creek Learning Center in Luther Oklahoma since

August 2005. Ms. Bolner will seek certification through the Career Development Program

for Paraprofessionals to become a certified teacher.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

13. Argraves, Jessica Spanish

615 ½ Wolverton English as a Second Language

Ardmore OK 73401

Bachelor’s Degree – Foreign Languages—Oklahoma State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Marietta Public Schools

Mr. Joe Neely, Superintendent

Love County

Test Required for Certification: Spanish Subject Area Test

English as a Second Language Subject Area Test

Marietta Public Schools is requesting an exception for Spanish and English as a Second

Language for Ms. Jessica Argraves. Once Ms. Argraves passes the Spanish subject area test

she will be eligible for a college recommendation from Oklahoma State University. Ms.

Argraves will take all necessary test for certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

14. Stuck, Susan Biological Science

503 Indiana Ave Physical Science

McAlester OK 74501

Bachelor’s Degree – Biology—University of Arkansas

School District/Superintendent/County

McAlester Public Schools

Dr. Marsha Gore, Superintendent

Pittsburg County

Test Required for Certification: Biological Science Subject Area Test

Physical Science Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

McAlester Public Schools is requesting an exception for Biological Science and Physical

Science for Ms. Susan Stuck. Ms. Stuck will seek certification through the Alternative

Placement Program. Ms. Stuck will take the required certification test.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

15. Vigil, Kathy Biological Science

10019 South Union Earth Science

Stillwater OK 74074

Bachelor’s Degree – Animal Science—Oklahoma State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Mulhall-Orlando Public Schools

Mr. Mike Parsons, Superintendent

Logan County

Test Required for Certification: Biological Science Subject Area Test

Earth Science Subject Area Test

Mulhall-Orlando Public Schools is requesting an exception for Biological Science and Earth

Science for Ms. Kathy Vigil. Ms. Vigil is currently certified in Agricultural Education and

will take the required test for certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

16. Kinzie, Kirkland U.S. History/Oklahoma History/Government/Economics

9102 South Western World History/Geography

Perkins OK 74059

Bachelor’s Degree – Physical Education—Oklahoma State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Mulhall-Orlando Public Schools

Mr. Mike Parsons, Superintendent

Logan County

Test Required for Certification: U.S. Hist. /OK Hist./Govern/Economics

Subject Area Test

World History /Geography Subject Test

Mulhall-Orlando Public Schools is requesting an exception for U.S. History/Oklahoma

History/Government/Economics and World History/Geography for Ms. Kinzie Kirkland.

Ms. Kirkland is currently certified in Physical Education and will take the required test for

certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

17. Cunkle, Kim Elementary Education

4313 North St. Claire Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Bachelor’s Degree –Music—University of Kentucky College

Master’s Degree—Music—Heidelberg College

School District/Superintendent/County

Oklahoma City, OK Public Schools

Mr. Karl Springer, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: Elementary Education Subject Area Test

Oklahoma City Schools is requesting an exception for Mr. Kim Cunkle for Elementary

Education. Mr. Cunkle is currently certified in Music. Mr. Cunkle will seek certification

through the Career Development Program for Paraprofessionals to become a certified

teacher.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

18. Richardson, Mekel Biological Sciences

6612 Lyrewood Lane #30

Oklahoma City OK 73132

Bachelor’s Degree – Biology—Jackson State University

Master’s Degree—Jackson State University

Doctorate—Philosophy—University of Tennessee

School District/Superintendent/County

Oklahoma City Public Schools

Mr. Karl Springer, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: Biological Sciences Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Oklahoma City Public Schools is requesting an exception for Biological Sciences for Ms.

Mekel Richardson. Ms. Richardson will seek certification through the Alternative

Placement Program and will take the required test for certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

19. Hallum, Anthony Physical Education/Health/Safety

2700 North 5th

Street

Ponca City OK 74601

Bachelor’s Degree – Physical Science—Dordt College

School District/Superintendent/County

Ponca City Public Schools

Dr. David Pennington, Superintendent

Kay County

Test Required for Certification: Physical Education/Health/Safety

Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Ponca City Public Schools is requesting an exception for Physical Education/Health/Safety

for Mr. David Pennington. Mr. Pennington will seek certification through the Alternative

Placement Program.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

20. Baggett, Jenny Early Childhood Education

2546 Northwest 12th

Oklahoma City OK 73107

Bachelor’s Degree – Human and Family Sciences—Northeastern State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Putnam City Public Schools

Dr. Fred Rhodes, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: Oklahoma Professional Teacher’s Exam

Putman City Schools is requesting an exception Early Childhood for Ms. Jenny Baggett.

Ms. Baggett has been employed as a paraprofessional for the past year. Ms. Baggett will

seek certification through the Career Development for Paraprofessionals to become a

certified teacher.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

21. Brungardt, Melanie Early Childhood Education

8316 Northwest 113 Terrace

Oklahoma City OK 73162

Bachelor’s Degree – Acting—Oklahoma City University

School District/Superintendent/County

Putnam City Public Schools

Dr. Fred Rhodes, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: Speech/Drama/Debate Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Putman City Schools is requesting an exception for Speech/Drama/Debate for Mr. Oscar

Kincheloe. Mr. Kincheloe will seek certification through the Alternative Placement

Program.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

22. Kincheloe, Oscar Speech/Drama/ Debate

1421 ½ Northwest 21st Street

Oklahoma City OK 73106

Bachelor’s Degree – Psychology—University of Central Oklahoma

School District/Superintendent/County

Putnam City Public Schools

Dr. Fred Rhodes, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: Early Childhood Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Oklahoma Professional Teachers Exam

Putman City Schools is requesting an exception for Early Childhood for Ms. Melanie

Brundgardt. Ms. Brungardt was a Pre-K teacher at the Hurst Reading Center from June

2004-August 2013. Ms. Brungardt will seek certification through the Career Development

Program for Paraprofessionals to become a certified teacher.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

23. Walton, Allyson Intermediate/Middle Level Mathematics

1349 Meadow Lane, Apt. 4

Weatherford OK 73096

Bachelor’s Degree- Psychology—Southwestern State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Okeene Public Schools

Mr. .Ron Pittman Superintendent

Blaine

Test Required for Certification: Social Studies Subject Area Test

Okeene Public Schools is requesting an exception for Ms. Allyson Walter for

Intermediate/Middle Mathematics. Ms. Walton has already passed the subject area test for

Intermediate/Middle Level Mathematics and will seek certification through the Alternative

Placement Program.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

24. Dedmon, Kathryn Early Childhood Education

9117 Northwest 86th Court

Yukon OK 73099

Bachelor’s Degree – Liberal Arts/Studies—California State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Putnam City Public Schools

Dr. Fred Rhodes, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: Early Childhood Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Oklahoma Professional Teachers Exam

Putman City Schools is requesting an exception for Early Childhood Education for Ms.

Kathryn Dedmon. Ms. Dedmon was the director for Kids R Us Child Care Center from

October 2007-2012. Ms. Dedmon will seek certification through the Career Development

Program for Paraprofessionals to become a certified teacher.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

25. Girasole, Emily Elementary Education

1517 West 4th

Street, Apartment 22

Stillwater OK 74074

Bachelor’s Degree-- Elementary Education—Oklahoma State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Putnam City Public Schools

Dr. Fred Rhodes, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: Elementary Education Subject Area Test

Putman City Schools is requesting an exception for Elementary Education for Ms. Emily

Girasole. Ms. Girasole has completed a teacher education program and will be eligible for a

college recommendation for a standard 5 year certificate from Oklahoma State University

once she passes the Elementary Education Subject Area Test.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

26. Helaire, Ernest School Counselor

12710 North MacArthur Blvd, Apt. C

Oklahoma City OK 73142

Bachelor’s Degree – Psychology—University of Oklahoma

Master’s Degree—Psychology/Counseling—University of Central Oklahoma

School District/Superintendent/County

Putnam City Public Schools

Dr. Fred Rhodes, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: School Counselor Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Putman City Schools is requesting an exception for School Counselor for Mr. Ernest

Helaire. Mr. Helaire is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Mr. Helaire has been accepted

into the Alternative Placement Program.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

27. Kelley, Trista Biological Science

401 12th

Avenue Southeast #145

Norman OK 73099

Bachelor’s Degree Health and Sport Science—University of Oklahoma

School District/Superintendent/County

Putnam City Public Schools

Dr. Fred Rhodes, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: Biological Science Subject Area Test

Putman City Schools is requesting an exception for Biological Science for Ms. Trista

Kelley. Ms. Kelley is currently certified in Physical Education/Health/Safety and has

passed the Middle Level Science test. Ms. Kelley will take the required test for

certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

28. Marvin, Briley Intermediate/Middle Level Mathematics

4401 Northwest 39th

Oklahoma City OK 73112

Bachelor’s Degree – Management—Oklahoma State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Putnam City Public Schools

Dr. Fred Rhodes, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: Intermediate/Middle Level Mathematics

Subject Area Test

Putman City Schools is requesting an exception for Intermediate/Middle Level Mathematics

for Mr. Briley Marvin. Mr. Marvin is currently certified in Business Education and Career

Tech Business. Mr. Marvin will take the required test for certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

29. Lissuzzo, Emily Spanish

2312 Pawnee Crossing

Edmond City OK 73034

Bachelor’s Degree – Spanish—Oklahoma State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Putnam City Public Schools

Dr. Fred Rhodes, Superintendent

Oklahoma County

Test Required for Certification: Spanish Subject Area Test

Putman City Schools is requesting an exception for Spanish for Ms. Emily Lissuzzo. Ms.

Lissuzzo has completed a teacher education program for Spanish and will be eligible for a

college recommendation for a 5 year certificate from Oklahoma State University once she

passes the Spanish Subject Area Test.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

30. Grissino, Anthony Biological Sciences

11490 South Birdie Lane #205

Bixby OK 74008

Bachelor’s Degree – Biology—Northeastern State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Sand Springs Public Schools

Mr. Lloyd Snow, Superintendent

Tulsa County

Test Required for Certification: Oklahoma General Education Test

Sand Springs Public Schools is requesting an exception for Biological Sciences for Mr.

Anthony Grissino. Mr. Grissino has taken and passed the Biological Sciences and Physical

Science subject area test. Mr. Grissino has been approved to seek licensure through the

Alternative Placement Program.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

31. Kearney, Jason Physical Science

5368 East 22nd

Place

Tulsa OK 74114

Bachelor’s Degree- History—University of Oklahoma

School District/Superintendent/County

Sand Springs Public Schools

Mr. Lloyd Snow, Superintendent

Tulsa County

Test Required for Certification: Physical Science Subject Area Test

Sand Springs Public Schools is requesting an exception for Physical Science for Mr. Jason

Kearney. Mr. Kearney is currently certified in U.S. History/Oklahoma

History/Government/Economics. Mr. Kearney will take the required subject area test.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

32. Merrick, Kori Elementary Education

11365 North 1780 Road

Sayre OK 73662

Bachelor’s Degree –Elementary Education—Southwestern State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Sayre Public Schools

Mr. Todd Winn Superintendent

Beckham County

Test Required for Certification: Elementary Education Subject Area Test

Sayre Public Schools is requesting an exception for Elementary Education for Ms. Kori

Merrick. Ms. Merrick has completed a teacher education program. Ms. Merrick will be

eligible for a college recommendation for from Southwestern State University once she

passes the Elementary Education Subject Area Test.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

33. Dunaway, Emily Early Childhood

3819 East 55th

Street Elementary Education

Tulsa OK 74135

Bachelor’s Degree- Family Relations and Child Development and Spanish

Oklahoma State University

Master’s Degree—Human Development and Family Science

School District/Superintendent/County

Tulsa Public Schools

Dr. Keith Ballard, Superintendent

Tulsa

Test Required for Certification: Early Childhood Subject Area Test

Elementary Education Subject Area Test

Spanish Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Test

Oklahoma Professional Teachers Exam.

Tulsa Public Schools is requesting an exception for Early Childhood and Elementary Education

for Ms. Emily Dunaway Ms. Dunaway will be a Spanish/ Elementary Teacher for Tulsa’s dual

language program. Ms. Dunaway will seek licensure through the Alternative Placement Program

and the Career Development Program for a paraprofessional to become a certified teacher.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

34. Bowen, Michael Middle Level Language Arts

211 East North Avenue Middle Level Science

Terral OK 73569

Bachelor’s Degree- Engineering— California State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Terral Public Schools

Mr.Greg Fouse, Superintendent

Jefferson

Test Required for Certification: Middle Level Language Arts Subject Area Test

Middle Level Science Subject Area Test

Terral Public Schools is requesting an exception for Middle Level Language Arts and Middle

Level Science for Mr. Michael Bowen. Mr. Bowen is currently certified in Advanced

Mathematics and will take the required the

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

35. Roberts, Michel Early Childhood

9260 East 1990 Road

Waurika OK 73573

Bachelor’s Degree- Elementary Education—Cameron University

School District/Superintendent/County

Terral Public Schools

Mr.Greg Fouse, Superintendent

Jefferson

Test Required for Certification: Early Childhood Subject Area Test

Terral Public Schools is requesting an exception for EarlyChildhood Subject Area Test. Ms.

Roberts is currently certified in Elementary Education. Ms. Roberts will take the required

certification exam.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

36. Price, Shae Elementary Education

722 East College

Weatherford OK 73096

Bachelor’s Degree- Elementary Education—Southwestern State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Watgona Public Schools

Mr. Bill Seitter, Superintendent

Blaine

Test Required for Certification: Oklahoma Professional Teachers Exam

Watgona Public Schools is requesting an exception for Elementary Education for Ms. Shae

Price. Ms. Price has passed the Oklahoma General Education test and the Elementary Education

Subject Area Test and will be eligible for a college recommendation for a 5 year certificate when

she passes the Oklahoma Professional Teachers Exam.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

37. Sanderson, Katie Physical Education/Health/Safety

418 West Washington

Crescent OK 74028

Bachelor’s Degree – Kinesiology—University of Central Oklahoma

School District/Superintendent/County

Crescent Public Schools

Mr. H. T. Gee Superintendent

Logan County

Test Required for Certification: Physical Education/Health/Safety

Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Crescent Public Schools is an exception for Physical Education/Health/Safety for Ms. Katie

Sanderson. Ms. Sanderson will seek certification through the Alternative Placement

Program.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

38. Herringshaw, Andrew Intermediate/Middle Level Mathematics

46221 West Okmulgee Avenue

Muskogee OK 74401

Bachelor’s Degree – Kinesiology—University of Oklahoma

Master’s Degree—Economics/Agriculture—Iowa State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Muskogee Public Schools

Mr. Mike Garde Superintendent

Muskogee County

Test Required for Certification: Business Education Subject Area Test

Muskogee Public Schools is requesting an exception for Intermediate/Middle Level

Mathematics for Mr. Andrew Herringshaw. Mr. Herringshaw has already passed the

Intermediate/Middle Level Mathematics test and has been accepted into the Alternative

Placement Program for certification in Business Education.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

39. Failing, Mildred Advanced Mathematics

1302 East Park

Enid OK 73701

Bachelor’s Degree – Elementary Education—Southwestern State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Ringwood Public Schools

Mr. Wade Detrick, Superintendent

Major County

Test Required for Certification: Advanced Mathematics Subject Area Test

Ringwood Public Schools is requesting an exception for Advanced Mathematics for Ms.

Mildred Failing. Ms. Failing is currently certified in Elementary Education, Middle School

Language Arts and Math for 6th

grade. Ms. Failing will take the required test for

certification.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

40. Hein, Ashley Biological Science,

1302 East Park Chemistry

Newkirk OK 74647

Bachelor’s Degree – Social Works—University of Kansas

Master’s “Degree—Criminal Justice—Wichita State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Ringwood Public Schools

Mr. Wade Detrick, Superintendent

Major County

Test Required for Certification: Biological Subject Area Test

Chemistry Subject Area Test

Oklahoma General Education Test

Newkirk Public Schools is asking for an exception for Biological Sciences and Chemistry

for Ms. Ashley Hein. Ms. Hein will seek certification through the Alternative Placement

Program.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

41. Hayes, Brandy Family and Consumer Sciences

26367 Highway 82

Park Hill OK 74451

Bachelor’s Degree – Elementary Education—Northeastern State University

School District/Superintendent/County

Haskell Public Schools

Ms. Sharon Herrington, Superintendent

Muskogee County

Test Required for Certification: Family and Consumer Science Subject Area Test

Haskell Public Schools is requesting an exception for Family and Consumer Sciences for

Ms. Brandy Hayes. Ms. Hayes is currently certified in Elementary Education and will take

the required certification test.

..

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 11, 2013

70 O.S. § 6-187

Nothing in the Oklahoma Teacher Preparation Act shall restrict the right of the State Board of Education to issue

an emergency or provisional certificate, as needed. Provided, however, prior to the issuance of an emergency certificate, the district shall document substantial efforts to employ a teacher who holds a provisional or standard

certificate or who is licensed in the teaching profession. In the event a district is unable to hire an individual meeting this criteria, the district shall document efforts to employ an individual with a provisional or standard

certificate or with a license in another curricular area with academic preparation in the field of need. Only after these alternatives have been exhausted shall the district be allowed to employ an individual meeting minimum

standards as established by the State Board of Education for the issuance of emergency certificates.

Name of Applicant/Degree Area Requested

42. Spena, Beth Vocal Music

1231 North Illinois

Weatherford OK 73096

Bachelor’s Degree – Music—University of Central Missouri

School District/Superintendent/County

Weatherford Public Schools

Mr. Matt Holder, Superintendent

Custer County

Test Required for Certification: Vocal Music Subject Area Test

Weatherford Public Schools is requesting an exception for Vocal Music for Ms. Beth Spena.

Ms. Spena has been approved to seek certification through the Alternative Placement

Program.