Lawton, OKLA. (May 22, 2024) – The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Lynn Cordes of Lawton Public Schools as one of the 2024 OASA State Asst. Supt./Central Office Administrators of the Year. Ms. Cordes was also named the OASA District #13 Central Office Administrator of the Year.
The recipient of this award is selected by a committee of leading school administrators. In order to be selected as the OASA State Asst. Supt./Central Office Administrators of the Year, the following criteria must be met:
Must be a member in good standing of OASA
Demonstrate successful experience in top level educational administration
Must have a sound, dynamic and realistic philosophy of education
Must be a person who can inspire and motivate people and give support and recognition for the contributions of others
Must have a record which evidences continued professional and personal growth through appropriate training and experiences including skills in human relations and the stamina to cope with the pressures of the job
Must have the ability to speak for education on all levels with special emphasis on the district level
Must have made contributions to educational administration
“Assistant Superintendents and Central Office Administrators play vital roles in promoting best practices that lead to the highest standards of student achievement, including best practices in instructional excellence, financial and budget integrity, communications, efficient facility and transportation operations and fostering community support,” said Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA/OASA Executive Director. “These leaders support the leadership team, the superintendent, and the district as a whole. We are excited and proud to recognize Ms. Cordes as an outstanding school leader who is a true Champion for Kids!”
Ms. Cordes is entering her 20th year in education. She began as a Video Production Manager for Lawton Public Schools before stepping into the classroom as a high school teacher. She has worked in several administrative roles over the years and is currently the Executive Director of Communications with Lawton Public Schools. In 2005, she earned her master’s degree with the University of Oklahoma, with her degree being Mass Communications. Ms. Cordes is an active member of OASA and contributes her time by actively serving her district and presenting information throughout the state on topics such as school communication, emergency preparedness, stakeholder engagement, and safety.
”What an incredible honor to be named Central Office Administrator of the Year! There are so many deserving honorees across our state, and I am truly speechless. Public education is a collaborative effort, and I am blessed to be among a phenomenal group of educators. I especially want to express my appreciation and gratitude to the communication professionals who support their school districts,” Cordes said. “Throughout my journey, I have had the privilege to work alongside amazing educators, leaders, families, and community members, and I am continually awed by their unwavering dedication to serving students.”
Visit the CCOSA website to see past Administrator of the Year awardees. For more information about OASA and CCOSA, please visit www.ccosa.org.