Brenda Knipfer

Tulsa Public Schools

About Tulsa Public Schools Tulsa Public Schools is a large and diverse urban district with a commitment to excellence by providing educational options to fit a number of learning styles. Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Tulsa Public Schools is the 3rd largest employer in the Tulsa area- According to the (2022) Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from Tulsa County. To learn more about the demographics of the district, visit www.TulsaSchools.org/About. Mission Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Values Equity: We provide resources and supports matched to student need, for every student in every school. We must examine biases and resolve unfair practices. Character: We make decisions, take action, and approach our work based on what is best for our students and their success. Excellence: We hold each other to higher standards that produce exemplary knowledge, skills, abilities, and mindsets. Team: We celebrate success, learn from struggles, and invest in the development of our teams and team members. Joy: We ensure that everyone knows the excitement that comes from working deeply on a problem, task, or concept, and experiencing breakthrough moments. Beliefs Our students can Our teachers make it happen Our principals are key Our district is "all in" Our community is essential