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Minutes with Margaret

Minutes with Margaret is a YouTube series with Owasso Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Margaret Coates that will explore various topics related to the district throughout the year. These monthly episodes will be posted here on owassops.org along with the district's social media pages. 

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This month's episode of Minutes with Margaret features OPS Teacher of the Year Liz Reed! Hear from Mrs. Reed on her path to teaching, her advice to young teachers and more. Check it out!

This month's Minutes with Margaret takes a closer look at the OHS Philanthropy Club and their efforts to support Owasso students and community members. Check it out!

Reading opens doors to imagination, knowledge, and endless possibilities! This month's Minutes with Margaret features OPS Reading Specialist Brittni Rea and focuses on Read Across America activities in the District, along with the importance of reading. Check it out!

This month's episode of Minutes with Margaret is available now! In this episode, Dr. Coates sits down with the district's CFO, Phillip Storm, to discuss many of the financial pieces of the upcoming School Bond. Check it out!

This fall, the Transition Program moved into a new space at Ram Academy in order to better serve students in the program and prepare them for the next chapter of their lives. Learn more about the Transition Program in this month's Minutes with Margaret!

This month's Minutes with Margaret takes a look at the Owasso Indian Education program with coordinator Owen Hawzipta! Mr. Hawzipta and his team empower Native students with academic support, cultural connections, and community pride. Check it out!

In this month's episode of Minutes with Margaret, Dr. Coates had the opportunity to follow band instructor Maggie Matheny to several school sites where she teaches every day before heading to marching band practice in the evening. Check it out!

Minutes with Margaret is back for the 2024-25 school year! Our 1st episode of the year features Executive Director of Technology Russell Thornton, who shares some information on the Technology Department and how that team supports learning in the district. Check it out!

It's time for another episode of Minutes with Margaret! In this month's episode, we take a closer look at the Owasso Unified & Special Olympics program with Susan St. John. Check it out!

It's time for another episode of Minutes with Margaret! In this month's episode, we take a closer look at Owasso Athletics with AD Zach Duffield and new Director of Football Operations Antonio Graham. Check it out

This month's Minutes with Margaret features Ms. Shannon Beck and Owasso High School student Kristin Range talking about the all of the amazing things happening in Leadership Class and Student Council. Check it out!

Owasso Public Schools is proud to employ veterans in many different positions across the district. This month's Minutes with Margaret features two veterans, Tracey Purdum & Chris Allen, who chose the teaching profession following their military service. Check it out!

Our elementary robotics teams across the district are gearing up for competitions in November. This month's episode of Minutes with Margaret takes a closer look the Barnes Elementary robotics team with sponsor Jacqueline Pope. Check it out!

The Tulsa State Fair starts today and if you attend at any point over the next 11 days, there's a good chance you'll see the work of Owasso FFA students on display. We take a closer look at the Ag Ed & FFA programs in this month's Minutes with Margaret!

The final episode of Minutes with Margaret for the 2022-23 school year features a pair of Owasso High School seniors, Jaycee Blake & Peyton Dick. The two have been in Owasso Public Schools for their entire academic careers and look back on their time as a Ram in this episode. Check it out!

It's time for another episode of Minutes with Margaret! In this month's episode, Dr. Coates sits down with District Teacher of the Year Mrs. Stephani Barger! The two discuss what inspired Mrs. Barger to be a teacher and the exciting activities in her classroom. Check it out!

It’s time for another episode of Minutes with Margaret! This month’s episode includes Chief Financial Officer Phillip Storm to talk about how schools are funded. Check it out!

It’s time for another episode of Minutes with Margaret! This month’s episode includes Director of Fine Arts Chris Barber and Director of Bands Chris Harris to talk about Fine Arts in the district and the department’s upcoming trip to Ireland & London over Spring Break. Check it out!

The first 2023 edition of Minutes with Margaret is available now! In this month's episode Dr. Coates visits with registered nurse Kellie Aylor to discuss Health Services in the district. Give it a watch!

This month's Minutes with Margaret episode features Assistant Superintendents Kerwin Koerner & Mark Officer! Along with Dr. Coates, the group discusses winter weather procedures and distance learning days. Check it out!

In this month's episode of Minutes with Margaret, Superintendent Dr. Margaret Coates is joined by OPS Director of Transportation Billy Oliver to discuss transportation and everything that goes into getting students to and from school and activities each day. 

In this month's episode of Minutes with Margaret, Superintendent Dr. Margaret Coates is joined by OPS Director of Safety & Security Paul Croft and School Resource Officer Sgt. Matt Goodell to discuss school safety. Thank you to the Owasso Police Department and Owasso Fire Department for their continued support of our schools!

The first episode of "Minutes with Margaret", a monthly series with Superintendent Dr. Margaret Coates exploring various topics related to Owasso Public Schools. This month's topic is Professional Learning Communities and their impact on students and the district.