The Ellis Walker Woods Advisory Committee meets annually in February to review applications and select a recipient. Each member brings a unique level of experience, commitment, and service to Northeast Oklahoma’s educational community. The committee is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the exemplary work that is being done in our community and schools.

LaVerne Wimberly

Booker T. Washington
Alumni Hall of Fame

Joyce McClellen

Chief Development & Diversity Officer,
Tulsa Tech

John Lepine

Founding Principal
Crossover Preparatory Academy

Beulah Adigun

Assistant Professor,
Oklahoma State University

Jentre Olsen

Brock Chair of Innovative Educational Leadership, Oklahoma State University