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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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
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.
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.