Jeffery Upton
Stigler
Summary
Experienced and visionary school leader with over 3.5 years of administrative experience, including service as Principal at Stringtown Public Schools and as Principal and Assistant Principal at Epic Charter Schools’ Tulsa Learning Center. Played a key collaborative role in designing and launching the Mid High Learning Center from the ground up. Demonstrated success in modernizing policies, restoring state compliance, implementing future-ready student programs, strengthening school culture, increasing academic achievement, ensuring Special Education compliance, and supporting teacher development. Skilled in fostering strong stakeholder collaboration and driving measurable improvements in student growth and performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Stringtown Public Schools
Stringtown, OK
07.2023 - Current
- - Led revision and implementation of outdated district policies to align with current state requirements and restore full compliance.
- - Helped implement procedures and systems to support Special Education compliance, ensuring accurate documentation, timelines, and service delivery.
- - Implemented programs focused on preparing students for postsecondary success, emphasizing academic growth, career readiness, and responsible citizenship.
- - Strengthened school culture and community trust through organized school and community events.
- - Provided instructional leadership, staff support, and operational oversight.
Principal
Epic Charter Schools, Tulsa Learning Center
Tulsa, OK
03.2023 - 06.2025
- - Collaborated in the design, development, and launch of the Mid High Learning Center.
- - Led initiatives to strengthen school culture and staff engagement.
- - Developed systems ensuring Special Education compliance.
- - Supported alternative certification pathways for teachers.
- - Implemented instructional strategies resulting in a 5% increase in ELA and Math proficiency.
Assistant Principal
Epic Charter Schools, Tulsa Learning Center
Tulsa, OK
06.2022 - 03.2023
- - Supported school leadership in policy development, evaluations, discipline, and instructional goals.
- - Strengthened communication between teachers, families, and district leadership.
High School Science Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
Middle School Science Teacher / Assistant Baseball Coach
Stigler Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2021
High School Science Teacher/Head Baseball Coach/Assistant Football Coach
Quinton Public Schools
02.2015 - 05.2016
Education
Master of Educational Leadership - undefined
Southern Nazarene University
01.2021
Bachelor of General Studies - undefined
Northeastern State University
01.2010
Skills
- Employee performance evaluations
- Staff management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Community engagement
- Staff development
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
2025 Principal of the Month for the virtues of Integrity
Timeline
Principal
Stringtown Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Principal
Epic Charter Schools, Tulsa Learning Center
03.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant Principal
Epic Charter Schools, Tulsa Learning Center
06.2022 - 03.2023
High School Science Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
07.2021 - 05.2022
Middle School Science Teacher / Assistant Baseball Coach
Stigler Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2021
High School Science Teacher/Head Baseball Coach/Assistant Football Coach
Quinton Public Schools
02.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Educational Leadership - undefined
Southern Nazarene University
Bachelor of General Studies - undefined
Northeastern State University