The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s 2024 State of the Schools event will feature two keynotes by newly appointed Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk and University of Oklahoma President Joseph Harroz. The event will be held Wednesday, August 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. STATE OF THE SCHOOLS 2024
term as interim president, nine years as dean of the College of Law, 12 years as general counsel, and two years as vice president for executive affairs. Under Harroz’s leadership, over the last four years the university has ambitiously pursued the fulfillment of its “Lead On, University” Strategic Plan, sparking a new era of excellence and elevating OU’s position as a top-tier public research university with life-changing impact. In his keynote, Harroz will focus on how the university is becoming an economic engine for the state. Individual tickets are $60 for Chamber members and $90 for nonmembers. To register or learn more, visit okcchamber.com/schools. Sponsor tables of eight with additional recognition are available for $1,750. Contact Suzette Ellison at sellison@okcchamber.com for table sponsor inquiries. The Chamber and American Fidelity Assurance Company invite attendees to bring school supplies to the event, which will benefit the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation in honor of their 40th anniversary. Supplies can also be dropped off at the Chamber office prior to the event. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Platinum Sponsor Cox Communications, and School Supply/ Centerpiece Sponsor American Fidelity Assurance Company.
With over two decades of experience in educational leadership, Polk is an esteemed education advocate with a passion for driving transformative change. She is dedicated to enhancing student outcomes, fostering community involvement, and creating nurturing learning environments for all of OKCPS’ nearly 33,000 students. Prior to joining OKCPS in 2019, Dr. Polk served students in Lawton, Oklahoma as a decorated teacher and principal before being named the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Prekindergarten through 12th Grade at Lawton Public Schools. She earned the prestigious National Title I Distinguished School accolade for closing the achievement gap among priority groups for her focus on intentional planning, iterative improvement and personalized feedback to foster continuous development and excellence in education. In her keynote, Polk will share her vision for the OKCPS district. Serving the University of Oklahoma for over 28 years in various leadership roles, Joseph Harroz Jr. was named the 15th president of OU on May 9, 2020. Harroz’s previous service to the university includes a one-year
Newly appointed Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk and University of Oklahoma President Joseph Harroz will be the keynotes at this year’s State of the Schools on August 7th.
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