Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today applauded Governor Kevin Stitt’s appointment of Lindel Fields as Oklahoma’s next State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Fields retired in 2021 after a distinguished 30-year career as a CareerTech administrator, most recently serving as superintendent and CEO of Tri County Tech in Bartlesville. Under his leadership, Tri County Tech expanded significantly and became a national model for excellence in career training.
“Lindel Fields has dedicated his life to education, workforce development and ensuring Oklahomans have the skills they need to succeed,” Pro Tem Paxton said. “His proven record of leadership and innovation in CareerTech will bring valuable experience and vision to the role of State Superintendent. I am confident he will serve our students, teachers and families with distinction. The Senate stands ready to work with the new state superintendent to get him up to speed quickly, while supporting him as he takes on this important responsibility. Education is the foundation of our state’s future, and I look forward to assisting him in any way I can to strengthen opportunities for Oklahoma students.”
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