From the Desk of Janet Barresi
Welcome to my website, and thank you for your interest in my campaign! I have been very encouraged that so many Oklahomans are eager to embrace this cause and join me to improve the lives of our children.
I believe our schools should be as great as our state, but that goal cannot be achieved without solid leadership in the Department of Education, which is why I have chosen to run for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
My platform is very simple. I want to ensure that parents are always encouraged to be involved in the education of their children and that they have the ability to choose the correct education for their child. I want to create a State Department of Education that is a resource for local districts, and I want to ensure that our testing of students is a byproduct of good teaching that enables us to truly understand how effective we are being, while empowering teachers to do what they do best: teach.
I know we can do better than we are today. Through my experiences in launching what is now Independence Charter Middle School, as well as Harding Charter Preparatory High School (which was recently recognized as one of the top high schools in America by Newsweek), I have seen that high expectations, a rigorous curriculum and an involved staff can be successful, regardless of the socio-economic background of the students.
Thank you for your interest and support. Please join our team!
You Have The Power
This Tuesday (July 27), you have the power to chart a new course in Oklahoma education. You have the power to put students ahead of bureaucrats, to slash the red tape holding teachers back, and to empower parents.
read more...Yard Signs, Volunteers & Financial Support
You’ve been asking for them, and now we have them – yard signs! Now that the campaign is kicking into high gear, we need your help more than ever. Placing one of my signs in your yard or in front of your business is much appreciated as we work to increase my name ID and …
read more...I formally filed for the Office of State Superintendent
Last week I made it official and formally filed for the Office of State Superintendent, moving this campaign into an exciting new phase. After nearly a year of work, we are now entering the final stretch – just five months until the general election. And, although voters have already responded enthusiastically to my message of …
read more...Graduation
This weekend is my favorite of the year – graduation. It began on Friday evening with eighth grade graduation for Independence Charter Middle School, my first charter school. The excitement continued with graduation ceremonies for Harding Charter Preparatory High School. Both school’s ceremonies were a marvel to watch and all of the students are to …
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