For a relatively cool April and some good rain near the end of the month, warmer temperatures are on the way.....including the lower 90s by this weekend.

C'Ann Matherly - 5/6

Jennifer Bohn - 5/12

Rosemary Baker - 5/13

Stephen Brian - 5/22

A big high five to Kelli Calingasan. Her performance has been exceptional, especially considering that she started as District Test Coordinator last June. She has consistently exceeded expectations, and her contributions have been invaluable to #TeamPRE. #WTG #FTW

A grateful thank you to Daniel Andrews. He successfully escalated a rather problematic issue from one telecommunications carrier to another. If you've ever tried to navigate telecommunications escalation bureaucracies, you'll be quick to recognize how quickly this was turned around.

Stephen Brian sent me the following email regarding Randall.

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Stephen,

Since you are the big boss now, I wanted to send you this information. Randall Higgins was attempting to help me with my password issues today. I needed to bring my device in, but when I told him I was at home sick, he told me that I needed to ensure I got well and rested before returning to work. I found that incredibly thoughtful.

Lori Hoegg M.A.Ed.

Professional Development Coordinator

Good afternoon,

I need to express my appreciation for Stephen.

Last month, I switched out my computer and brought what I thought was the computer bag that OKPCS issued me. Last night, I found out that I had actually returned my husband's computer bag that was issued to him through his employer.

This morning Stephen searched high and low for me and was able to find the bag. Stephen, I am beyond grateful and appreciative for your patience and persistence. Thank you so much for helping me. You are a huge part of what makes OKCPS so great!

Emily Summers, M.Ed.

SEL COORDINATOR

Even though he is on military leave, I'd like to acknowledge the efforts of Cole Sundbye. Due to his efforts, we have finally upgraded, including management and protection, the Avigilon servers. That was a massive task! Congratulations!!

Deion joined the Client Services team in early March.

Deion Washington recently became the newest member of the Client Services team at OKCPS. Deion has over four years of experience, working for companies such as Apple Inc., Dell Technology Company, and Alamode Technologies. Deion is hard-working, ambitious, and has a passion for technology.

Deion and his wife Kaylyn share two children Jase and Jayda. Both Jase and Jayda attend Gatewood Learning Center and Kaylyn is a teacher at Wheeler Middle School. Deion is excited to join OKCPS and looks forward to contributing to the success of the District.

Email: dwashington1@okcps.org

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