Meet Our Staff
Moises Amador
Canvassing Leader
Mr. Moises, leads the canvassing group. Encouraging them in spreading God's word, through literature, up and down the streets of Oklahoma City.
Anais Anderson
Spanish Teacher
Mrs. Anderson, teaches Spanish in a way that the students can learn a new language and share the gospel through the new language.
Daniel Anderson
Construction Manager
Mr. Anderson directs the mission construction program, teaching them to use their talents in mission service.
Michael Baker
Bookkeeper
Adding up numbers, making sure every detail is correct, and representing Jesus to those who walk by his office, is just part of what Michael does on a daily basis.
Clifton Brooks
Aviation & Development
Mr. Brooks wears many hats, serving as flight instructor, vocational coordinator, and development director.
Cynthia Brooks
Girls' Dean
Mrs. Brooks is mother away from home for the girls in the dorm.
The Brooks have four children: Celeste, Carolina, Caleb, and Cyrus. Pictures with their dog Dixie.
Kent Day
Farm Manager
Mr. Day works to bring organic produce from the soil while at the same time planting seeds of industry and good work ethic in his student workers!
Alice Day
Farm Assistant
Mrs. Day loves working with her husband to produce beautiful vegetables and fruits on the Oklahoma Academy farm.
The Days have four children: Kisha, Angela, Jonathan, and Zachery.
Jean-Marie Dumar
Country Store Assistant
Originally from France, Mr. Dumar delights students and customers in the country store alike, with his authentic French accent.
Donna Dumar
English, French, and World History Teacher
Mrs. Dumar teaches French, English, and World History.
David Gonyea
Maintenance
Mr. Gonyea is kept busy keeping the vehicles serviced and running, maintaining the campus infrastructure is another of his responsibilities.
Claire Luz-Diaz Henderson
Choir Director and Grade School Principal
Mrs. Henderson leads the choir and chorale, choosing music and designing programs that present saving truths through song. She also teaches voice lessons, and is the principal in the grade school.
Elder Jim and Donelda Hiner
Founders of Oklahoma Academy
Elder and Mrs. Hiner started Oklahoma Academy in 1981. Elder Hiner served as the president and principal for twenty years. His wife, Mrs. Hiner, faithfully kept the books until her recent retirement.
Karen Holland
President, Principal, and Teacher
Mrs. Holland fills many needed positions here at Oklahoma Academy. She wears the hat of principal and teacher, along with teaching Health Class, Music Theory, Personal Finance, and Bell Choir.
Brian Holland
Lay Pastor and Teacher
Mr. Holland teaches Bible, Marriage and the Family, Cultural Geography, and American History.
The Hollands have been apart of the staff family since 1984.
Morgan Hunte
Cafeteria Director
Mrs. Hunte manages the cafeteria, preparing healthful meals and training her students in the art of food handling.
Christian Hunte
OA Publishing Director
Mr. Hunt heads up the design, publishing, and sales of the Study Bibles published by Oklahoma Academy Publishing.
Sharon iezzi
Country Store Manager
Miss Iezzi has brought her enthusiasm and entrepreneurial skills to the Country Store, expanding it's reach in the community.
Mark Jagitsch
Outreach Director and Grounds
Pastor Jagitsch keeps the grounds looking beautiful and also works with the students to organize outreach activities.
Cara Jagitsch
Cafeteria Assistant
Mrs. Jagitsch works hard to provide healthy and amazing tasting meals to the students, as she serves it with a cheerful smile.
Solomon Lazar
Math and Chemistry Teacher
From figuring out the acceleration of his car in physics class, to teaching the students how to make bird houses in geometry class; Mr. Lazar teaches his math and science classes in a practical and fun way for the students to learn from.
Basanthi Thavamani
Grade School Teacher
Mrs. Lazar has her hands full, teaching six different grades in the elementary school, and mothering three of her own children Elga, Enoch, and Elijah.
Serenity O'Brien
Country Store Assistant
Serenity (class of 2021) assists Mrs. Iezzi in the Country Store as they seek to be a light in the community.
Wes Schofield
Boys Dean
Mr. Schofield fulfills the role of Dad to the boys with good humor and fatherly direction.
Emeline Schofield
Baker
Mrs. Emeline works hard keeping the cafeteria supplied with bread, and provides baked goods for the Country Store. She also brings a motherly spirit to the boys dorm. The Schofield's have two sons Merrick and Andre.
Picture here with their son Andre.
Janyce Sendelbach
Treasurer
As she crunches numbers and keeps her eye on finances, Mrs. Sendelbach gives a cheerful greeting to all who pass by her office.
Pictured here with her husband, Pastor Larry Sendelbach.
Julie Shurley
Communications and Media
Mrs. Shurley, with the help of student workers, keeps up the OA website and social media, designs and edits the newsletters along with the yearbook. Teaching photography and videography, along with her son Cameron, is another of her many responsibilities.
Trey Shurley
Teacher
Mr. Shurley teaches Anatomy and Physiology, World Literature, and Writing Workshop.
The Shurleys have three boys: Michael, Cameron, and Christopher.