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Meet Our Staff

Michael Baker

Grounds Director

Michael Baker helps to keep our campus looking beautiful throughout the year as directs the grounds team.

Joy Bazemore

Larry Bazemore

Maintenance

Mr. Bazemore loves to help anywhere he can by fixing things that are broken. He also helps train future maintenance missionaries.

Joy Bazemore

Accountant

Mrs. Bazemore lives up to her name by bringing joy to all she does in the business office.

Cynthia Brooks

Clifton Brooks

Aviation & Mission Track

Mr. Brooks is eager to train and equip the next generation of missionaries! He serves as the flight instructor and leader of the Mission Track program.

Cynthia Brooks

Girls Dean

Mrs. Brooks lovingly cares for the girls in the dorm as a mother away from home.

Ruth Chung

David Chung

Boys Dean

Mr. Chung lovingly directs the energies of our young men.

Ruth Chung

Music Director

Mrs. Chung is selflessly serving as our music director.

Margrete Dormevil

Bakery Director

Miss D. brings lots of laughter and care as she serves in the bakery, making delicious goods for the country store and our cafeteria.

Donna Dumar

Jean-Marie Dumar

Librarian

Mr. Dumar cheerfully works as the school librarian keeping track of all the books and delighting students with his authentic French accent.

Donna Dumar

French and World History Teacher

Mrs. Dumar embeds in student's mind the importance of understanding and learning history, while also broadening student's languages, through teaching French.

Elder Jim and Donelda Hiner

Founders of Oklahoma Academy

Elder and Mrs. Hiner started Oklahoma Academy in 1981. Elder Hiner served as the president for twenty years. Mrs. Hiner was the treasurer. They are now enjoying their retirement.

Karen Holland

Brian Holland

Lay Pastor and Teacher

Mr. Holland catches everyone's attention with his energetic voice as he teaches classes and serves as the lay pastor on campus.

Karen Holland

President, Principal, and Teacher

Mrs. Holland fills many needed positions here at Oklahoma Academy. She leads the school as president and principal, as well as teacher and bell choir director.

Cara Jagitsch

Mark Jagitsch

Outreach Director and Country Store Assistant

Pr. Jagitsch helps keep the Country Store running and also works with the students to organize outreach activities.

Cara Jagitsch

English and A&P Teacher and Assistant Girl's Dean

Mrs. Jagitsch diligently teaches students the mechanics of English. She also aides in mentoring the girls as their assistant dean. Pictured with their children, Annelise, Christian, and Kean.

Basanthi Thavamani

Solomon Lazar

Oklahoma Academy Publishing Director, Geometry and Chemistry Teacher.

Mr. Lazar has seemingly unbounded energy balancing the publishing work with teaching.

Basanthi Thavamani

Registrar, Algebra I teacher

Miss Basanthi always has a cheerful voice on the telephone helping with any problem. Seen here with their children Elga, Enoch, and Elijah.

Dr. Larose McCluskey

Dr. Ron McCluskey

Communications Director

Dr. Ron directs a team of energetic students bringing you insights into our school.

Dr. Larose McCluskey

Retired

Board Certified Family Practice Physician.

Wendy Roberts

Bookkeeper

Wendy Roberts has taken on the huge responsibility of managing our finances with cheerfulness and skill. She is shown here with her daughter Cherise.

Martha Ross

Paul Ross

Country Store Manager

Paul is enthusiastically taking the reins of the country store.

Martha Ross

Cafeteria Director

Mrs. Ross brings a motherly influence to the cafeteria with a Mediterranean flair. Pictured with their three children: Joye, Hope, and Ryan

Joella Show

Doug Show

Mission Construction Instructor and Maintenance, Vocational Coordinator

Mr. Show attends to the many maintenance needs on campus and also thoroughly trains our future construction missionaries to use their skills in reaching others.

Joella Show

Farm Director

Mrs. Show is a wonderful blessing to the farm as she meticulously tends to the crops and works with the students who are learning to be agriculture missionaries. Pictured here with their two children, Christopher and Jonathan.

Sonya Stone

Bob Stone

Aviation Mechanic

Mr. Stone works faithfully, helping maintain the planes and teaching the mission aviation students.

Sonya Stone

Elementary School Teacher

Mrs. Stone enhances the knowledge of the elementary students by teaching them critical thinking and life skills.

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