Melissa Richie Overcash
Summary
Accomplished educator and administrator with a proven track record at institutions like Oologah-Talala Public Schools, enhancing student and teacher performance. Expert in educational partnerships, as demonstrated at Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, with strong capabilities in team building and strategic program planning. Holds Business & Industry Certification, as well as a CareerTech Administrator credential showcasing a blend of leadership and technical acumen.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher
Tuttle Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
- High School U.S. History, Government and Senior Capstone teacher. Also worked half a day (2023-24) as an Instructional Coach.
High School Principal
Ketchum Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Served as HS Principal for 15 teachers and 210 students.
High School Principal
Oologah-Talala Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Served as principal for grades 9-12 with 38 teachers and 600 students.
Technology Center Services, Coordinator
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Educational Partnerships & Customized Services - Regional Coordinator.
Adult Education Director, Career Advisor
Northeast Technology Center
11.2007 - 06.2013
- Served as Career Advisor (11/07-4/08), and Adult Education Director (4/08-613). Mayes County Leadership Academy, 2009, LERN Certified Program Planner, BISCP May, 2010, CareerTech Administrator's Credential, 2010, Tech CAP Graduate, 2011.
Middle School Principal
Oologah-Talala Public Schools
08.2001 - 10.2007
- Served as MS Asst. Principal, Asst. Athletics Director, then HS Asst. Principal and Athletics/Activities Director.
Teacher/Coach
Sperry Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001
- High School teacher, and head basketball and volleyball coach. Season record 21-4.
Teacher/Coach
Central High School
08.1999 - 05.2000
- High School teacher and head basketball and volleyball coach.
Teacher/Coach
Sapulpa Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Taught High School Humanities and Civics. Coached Volleyball and Girls Basketball
Teacher/Coach
Tecumseh Public Schools
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Middle School teacher, Head HS volleyball, Asst. HS basketball and tennis coach.
Teacher/Coach
Choctaw Public Schools
08.1996 - 05.1997
- Junior High teacher and coach.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK1995
Master of Science - Administration & Curriculum Development
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK1998
9 hrs to receive CareerTech Administrator's Credential
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK2010
Skills
- Business & Industry Certification through CareerTech
- Attended LERN Certified Program Planner training
- TechCAP Graduate - Technology Center Administrator program
- Team Player/Team Builder
- Relationship building and networking
Accomplishments
5 year scholarship, The University of Oklahoma Women's Basketball, Post Athletic-Academic Scholarships (Masters Degree), 2001 Will Rogers Conference Coach of The Year, 2007 Outstanding Administrator Merit Award Nominee (1 of 3 in the state of Oklahoma). Masonic Lodge Teacher of Today Award Recipient, 2023. Tuttle High School Teacher of the Year 2024.
References
Matt Surber
High School Principal
Tuttle Public Schools
303 N. Cimarron
Tuttle, OK 73089
405-779-3100
Gina Hubbard
Manager, Oklahoma Dept. of CareerTech
Education Partnerships and Customized Services
Stillwater, OK 74074
405-743-5167
Joy Taylor
Superintendent
Ketchum Public Schools
Ketchum OK, 74349
918-782-5091
Jerry Rutledge (retired)
Asst. Superintendent
Oologah-Talala Public Schools
Oologah, OK 74053
918-694-6244
Timeline
High School Teacher
Tuttle Public Schools
08.2020 - Current
High School Principal
Ketchum Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2020
High School Principal
Oologah-Talala Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2017
Technology Center Services, Coordinator
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
07.2013 - 07.2014
Adult Education Director, Career Advisor
Northeast Technology Center
11.2007 - 06.2013
Middle School Principal
Oologah-Talala Public Schools
08.2001 - 10.2007
Teacher/Coach
Sperry Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2001
Teacher/Coach
Central High School
08.1999 - 05.2000
Teacher/Coach
Sapulpa Public Schools
08.1998 - 05.1999
Teacher/Coach
Tecumseh Public Schools
08.1997 - 05.1998
Teacher/Coach
Choctaw Public Schools
08.1996 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
The University of Oklahoma
Master of Science - Administration & Curriculum Development
The University of Oklahoma
9 hrs to receive CareerTech Administrator's Credential
Oklahoma State University
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