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Speaking on the floor in favor of a bill.
Salk Elementary Read Across America!
My first bill passed off the house floor this past session!
I serve on the Common Education Committee. This is an example of the types of bills we hear each week.
Listening to future voters..
Update and strategy session with the City of Tulsa during the May 2019 flood event.
FFA State Convention! This little guy and I became fast friends...
I've met so many incredible people in House District 79!
The capitol is under construction and will be for quite some time. It makes for interesting travel!
Common Education committee interim study on restoring the teacher pipeline in Oklahoma.
Tulsa Public Schools is facing a 20 million dollar budget shortfall this next year. I and other parents came to share our input and concerns.
Student Loan Borrower's Bill of Rights Interim study was presented this past November to the House Banking Committee
TCC turns 50 this year. Honored to attend and support!
I serve on the Appropriations and Budget Committee for Public Safety. Before session we hear all budget request from departments who serve our state and keep it safe.
Pleased to speak as part of the education panel in Jenks ahead of session last year.
April 6th - The day we voted on proxy voting rules at the capitol during the COVID-19 crisis.
Tulsa Health Department workers lunch delivery with Rep. Goodwin and Rep. Blancett!
UNION FCCLA!
Getting ready to read at Grissom!
House Bill 3142 - Providing a grandfather clause for school superintendents which keeps the need for emergency certified superintendents at bay. Passes unnanimously off the House and Senate floors, signed into law by the Governor on 5/22/2020
Reading to 4th and 5th graders at Grissom elementary. These kids are SMART!
Many thanks to a neighbor who created this lovely display for my front yard!
Working from home can be a challenge, but we are getting it done!
Rep. Trish Ranson and myself during a brief break in between votes.
Office Hours in Tulsa at the Tandy YMCA (pre-covid!) for constituents!
Sharing a session wrap-up with constituents in precinct 132.
All Oklahoma PLAC groups came to the capitol to visit and to advocate. I was lucky to get to meet and listen!
