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Paula Kedy

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Career educator and administrator with ability to develop and implement programs that have been designed to improve statewide STEM programming and to promote student achievement. Strong leadership skills that promote collaboration between post-secondary and industry entities and that ensure the growth of the future aerospace and aviation industry workforce. Grant writing and implementation skills that ensure additional opportunities for statewide educational entities

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Aerospace and Aviation Education Coordinator

Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
05.2020 - Current
  • Promotes the implementation of the AOPA "You Can Fly" High School Aviation Curriculum
  • Develops community education programming, events and activities designed to increase and improve aviation education outcomes across Oklahoma
  • Monitors and supports the implementation of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Aviation Education Grant
  • Conducts conferences for school administrators, teachers, and students to further the growth of aviation education
  • Directs the implementation an FAA 625 Pilot Workforce Development Grant
  • Promotes available resources and connects schools with industry partners



Executive Director of Academics and Instruction

Ada City School District
08.2005 - 05.2020
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and school board members to strategically affect operational direction and student achievement
  • Supervised writing of all grant applications and worked to implement grants with fidelity
  • Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance classroom instruction and academic programs
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.

Classroom Teacher

Ada High School
08.1984 - 05.2005
  • Taught advanced writing and literature coursework designed for college and career readiness
  • Developed lessons, activities and experiential learning opportunities for students in Grades 9-12
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

East Central University
Ada, OK
05.1980

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

East Central University
Ada, OK
12.1976

Accomplishments

  • Oklahoma Supreme Court Teacher of the Year 2004
  • Finalist, Oklahoma Teacher of the year 1989
  • Member, National Steering Committee of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association "You Can Fly" Curriculum 2017-2023
  • Advisory Board Member, Southeastern University School of Aviation Sciences 2022-2023
  • Advisory Board Member, Spartan College of Aeronautics 2020-2023
  • District STEM Leadership Award, Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance 2019
  • State Award for Educational Programming, National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), 2022



Timeline

Aerospace and Aviation Education Coordinator

Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
05.2020 - Current

Executive Director of Academics and Instruction

Ada City School District
08.2005 - 05.2020

Classroom Teacher

Ada High School
08.1984 - 05.2005

Master of Arts - Education

East Central University

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

East Central University

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