Board of Education
The Broken Arrow Board of Education is an elected Board and enjoys an excellent reputation for unselfish service to the community. School Board members tackle the enormous job of governing the school district while preserving the core of our democratic values.
The Board is responsible for establishing policies under which the school system operates while acting within the framework of Oklahoma and federal laws and still being responsible for the unique needs of the community. As citizen leaders, individual school board members face complex and demanding challenges as they contribute hundreds of hours each year leading our district.
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In addition to her vast experience in education both as a teacher and administrator in Broken Arrow schools, Cheryl Kelly is a member of the Broken Arrow Area Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Chamber’s Legislative Committee. She is also an appointee to the Economic Development Corporation and currently serves on the Broken Arrow Chamber Board. Kelly is also a past participant in Leadership Broken Arrow. She was twice named her school site’s Teacher of the Year, was named one of ten finalists for BAPS Teacher of the Year, and was selected for “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.” |
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Shari Wilkins is a licensed life and health agent specializing in large group employee benefits. She is involved in the Broken Arrow Area Chamber of Commerce and is also a coach in the Broken Arrow Soccer Club. Mrs. Wilkins and her husband John are parents of two daughters who attend Broken Arrow schools.
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Jerry Denton, who works as a manager for a company that provides solutions to health care facilities, is himself a Broken Arrow High School graduate. In addition to serving in the United States Navy, he is also a graduate of the University of Phoenix. He and his wife are proud parents of two current Broken Arrow Public Schools students.
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In addition to her 19 years of service on the Broken Arrow Board of Education, Sharon Whelpley is one of three Directors for District 4 of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association. She is also legislative liaison for the Broken Arrow Board of Education and has reached level 4 status with the Oklahoma State School Board Academy (each level represents 75 hours of school board training). She is also a past recipient of the National School Boards Association Distinguished Service Award for outstanding commitment to public education. |
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Steve Allen has served as both a teacher and coach in Broken Arrow schools from 1998 to 2002, and is a 1989 graduate of Broken Arrow schools. He is employed as a senior risk consultant for Commercial Risk Group Inc. He belongs to several community organizations, including serving as president for the Broken Arrow Education Foundation, as well as Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce, Broken Arrow Youth Football, Big Brothers of Oklahoma and more. |
