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Meet Our Staff

Miguel Alonso

Aviation Assistant and Assistant Boy's Dean

Miguel Alonso helps to train the Mission Aviation students and keep the boys' dorm in order.

Michael Baker

Grounds Assistant

Michael Baker helps to keep our campus looking beautiful throughout the year as he assists Pr. Jagitsch and the grounds team.

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.
Pictured with three of their children: Carolina, Caleb, and Cyrus and dog Dixie.

Ruth Chung

David Chung

Boys Dean

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

Ruth Chung

Elementary Teacher

Mrs. Chung is selflessly serving as our Elementary teacher. Pictured with their sons, Asher (sophomore), Joseph, and Isaac

Alice Day

Kent Day

Farm Manager

Mr. Day serves as farm manager, bringing organic produce from the soil while planting seeds of industry and good work ethic in his students!

Alice Day

Farm Assistant

Mrs. Day loves working with her husband to produce beautiful vegetables and fruits on the Oklahoma Academy farm. Pictured here with their children: Angela, Jonathan, and Zachery.

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 English Teacher

Mrs. Dumar embeds in student's mind the importance of understanding and learning English, 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.

Sharon Iezzi

Country Store Assistant

Miss Iezzi has brought her enthusiasm and entrepreneurial skills to the Country Store, expanding its reach in the community.

Cara Jagitsch

Mark Jagitsch

Outreach Director and Grounds

Pr. Jagitsch keeps the grounds looking beautiful and also works with the students to organize outreach activities.

Cara Jagitsch

Cafeteria Manager

Mrs. Jagitsch works hard to provide healthy and amazing tasting meals for the students, as she serves with a cheerful smile. Pictured with their children, Annelise, Christian, and Kean.

Basanthi Thavamani

Solomon Lazar

Oklahoma Academy Publishing Director, Algebra II and Geometry teacher.

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

Basanthi Thavamani

Registrar, Algebra I teacher

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

Yuleidy Lopez

Spanish Teacher and Cafeteria Asst.

Yuleidy Lopez teaches Spanish I and II. She encourages them to practice so they can share the Gospel in Spanish. She also cheerfully assists in the Cafeteria. Pictured here with her husband and three children: Miguel, Noemi, and Andres.

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.

Martha Ross

Paul Ross

Country Store Manager

Paul is enthusiastically taking the reins of the country store.

Martha Ross

Cafeteria Assistant

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

Emeline Schofield

Wes Schofield

Vocational Director & Auto Mechanics

Mr. Schofield manages to assign the right students to each vocation. In addition, he teaches automotive mechanics.

Emeline Schofield

Assistant Anatomy & Physiology Teacher

Mrs. Schofield assists with teaching when she is able.

Joella Show

Doug Show

Mission Construction Instructor and Maintenance

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 Assistant

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

Elga Solomon

Assistant Bookkeeper and Assistant Girls' Dean

Elga Solomon patiently works in the office as Assistant Bookkeeper and is a perfect fit for the role "big sister" in the girls' dorm as Assistant Girls' Dean.

Nathaniel Wickey

Aviation Assistant

Nathaniel is taking flight training and helping with the flight program as a Mission Tech student.

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