Understanding Debra Gist's Vision for Education in America We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. Feb 3, 2019 · Oklahoma spends fewer per-pupil dollars on education than all but three states. Her shift from teachers’ union adversary to ally is part of a turning tide in the education wars. For most of the past two decades, those battles have been waged primarily among East Coast liberals over standardized testing and charter schools. Jul 28, 2023 · It’s been just over a week after a major storm has created widespread destruction across the city when Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent DeborahGist sits down for an in-depth interview Dr. Gist is a career educator and lifelong learner who is deeply committed to leading transformational change and developing leaders working to improve our world. Gist is nationally recognized for her leadership of innovative programs and initiatives designed to serve every learner with a focus on children and communities historically farthest from opportunity. She has served as a public-sector systems leader at the local, state, and federal level. DeborahGist is the superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools, an urban district serving 33,000 students across 78 schools and charter partners. Gist’s career as an educator started in a classroom at Kirkpatrick Elementary School in Fort Worth, Texas in 1988. May 6, 2025 · In this inspiring episode, Tracy sits down with Dr. DeborahGist, former superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools, to explore what it means to lead with purpose, courage, and compassion. For this first conversation, I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Dr. Gist served as Commissioner of Education in Rhode Island for six years, where she earned a reputation as a bold leader.
