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“These students are destined for greatness. They are not ordinary. They are extraordinary.”
- Weldon Tisdale, KIPP Tulsa Board Member

Our Board of Directors believe in KIPP Tulsa's mission:

To build character and prepare all students with the optimum academic skills in order to succeed in high school, college and the competitive world beyond.

Individually, each of our board members bring passion, innovative ideas, and professional expertise that help propel KIPP Tulsa students to new, academic heights. However, collectively they all share a vision that promotes access to quality education for all students and a commitment to create and foster an environment where all students can learn.

Board of Directors

Mary Helen Lhevine
Investment Advisor (Retired)
Board Chairperson
Danny C. Williams Sr.
Attorney, Charney, Buss & Williams
Board Vice Chairperson
Weldon Tisdale
Pastor, Friendship Church
Mark Desjardins, Ph.D.
Head Master, Holland Hall
Caroline Benediktson
Attorney
Board Secretary
Representative Jabar Shumate
Ok State Representative, House District #73

Steven Dow
Attorney, Community Action Project

Charles S. Monroe
Certified Public Accountant

Lawrence Joiner
Auditor, Williams Company

Patricia Samuels