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The OAESP Principal Podcast

Glen Abshere
Leadership
Education
OAESP
Oklahoma Association Of Elementary School Principals
School Leadership
Grove Upper Elementary
Ida Freeman Elementary School
Mentorship
Ron Clark Academy
NAESP
Chickasha Public Schools
Jarman Elementary School
Lead With Collaboration
Principalship
Freedom Elementary, Lawton, United States
Grove, Oklahoma
COSA (oklahoma Association Of School Administrators)
Edmond, Oklahoma
Grove Early Childhood Center
Cosa OAESP Membership

The OAESP Podcast is a production of Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals. We talk with elementary principals and assistant principals in Oklahoma to get to know them better.

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Tasha Jefferson is the Principal of Nance Elementary School with Clinton Public Schools. She also serves as the Region 12 Representative on the OAESP Executive Committee.

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⁠⁠CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities ⁠⁠

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Joe Hays is the Principal of Lane Elementary School with Lane Public Schools.

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⁠CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities ⁠

⁠OAESP Leadership Conference - Feb. 24-25, 2027⁠

⁠CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conference - ... more

Ashley Riley is the Principal of Newcastle Elementary School with Newcastle Public Schools. Ashley serves on the OAESP Executive Board as the Region 16 Representative.

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⁠CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities ⁠

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Allie Cole is the Principal of Grove Early Childhood Center with Grove Public Schools.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join OAESP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities ⁠

⁠OAESP Leadership Conference - Feb. 24-25, 2027⁠

⁠CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conf... more

Dr. Amber Wilkins is the Principal of Lincoln Elementary School with Pryor Public Schools.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join OAESP ⁠⁠⁠⁠

CCOSA Professional Development Opportunities

OAESP Leadership Conference - Feb. 24-25, 2027

CCOSA Women in School Leadership Confere... more

Abigail Odell is the Assistant Principal of Ida Freeman Elementary School with Edmond Public Schools.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Join OAESP ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference May 27-29, 2026⁠

Melaine Crowder is the Assistant Principal of Grove Upper Elementary School with Grove Public Schools.

⁠⁠⁠Join OAESP ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference May 27-29, 2026⁠

Melinda Thornton is the Assistant Principal of Lincoln Elementary School with Pryor Public Schools.

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⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference May 27-29, 2026⁠

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Recent Guests

Joe Hays
Principal of Lane Elementary School
Lane Public Schools
Episode: 68 - Joe Hays
Ashley Riley
Principal of Newcastle Elementary School; Region 16 representative
Newcastle Elementary School, OAESP
Episode: 67 - Ashley Riley
Allie Cole
Principal of Grove Early Childhood Center, Grove Public Schools
Grove Public Schools
Episode: 66 - Allie Cole
Amber Wilkins
Principal of Lincoln Elementary School, Pryor Public Schools
Lincoln Elementary, Pryor Public Schools
Episode: 65 - Amber Wilkins
Abigail Odell
Assistant principal at Ida Freeman Elementary School
Edmond Public Schools
Episode: 64 - Abigail Odell
Melaine Crowder
Assistant Principal at Grove Upper Elementary, Grove, Oklahoma
Grove Upper Elementary
Episode: 63 - Melaine Crowder
Melinda Thornton
Assistant Principal, Lincoln Elementary, Pryor, Oklahoma
Lincoln Elementary School
Episode: 62 - Melinda Thornton
Margaret Ploof
Assistant Principal, Freedom Elementary (Lawton Public Schools)
Freedom Elementary, Lawton Public Schools
Episode: 60 - Margaret Ploof
Curt Slater
Keynote speaker and co-founder of TIL360
TIL360
Episode: 59 - Curt Slater

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Glenn Apsher
Executive Director of the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals; host of the OAESP Principal Podcast

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

68 - Joe Hays
Q: What is the one leadership book that has really influenced your leadership?
Hays names The Self-Aware Leader by John Maxwell, saying it helped him understand himself well enough to identify who could contribute to success in different situations.
68 - Joe Hays
Q: What is one thing you wish you knew about the principalship before you stepped into that role?
Hays wishes he had understood the number and depth of daily challenges that would demand his attention. He says administrators continue learning and growing after taking on the role.
67 - Ashley Riley
Q: What is your greatest benefit as a COSA and OAESP member, and why should others join?
She emphasizes the connection and professional development, noting that the associations provide reassurance, guidance, and energy through conferences and peer networks.
67 - Ashley Riley
Q: Tell us about your school. What makes Newcastle Elementary School a special place for staff and students?
She highlights the welcoming culture, the 'we're all in' motto, and the collaborative, supportive environment where staff build each other up and work as a team to serve kids.
67 - Ashley Riley
Q: What was your biggest surprise moving from the secondary down to the elementary?
She describes the love, joy, and community in elementary settings, and how second graders required a different approach and energy compared to her previous work.

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This show centers on leadership, mentorship, and the daily realities of running elementary schools in Oklahoma. Conversations highlight career journeys from classroom teaching to principal roles, the importance of mentorship and professional networks, and practical strategies for building strong school cultures—such as house systems, MTSS/PBIS, and staff collaboration. Across episodes, guests emphasize caregiver relationships, community engagement, and the value of associations like OAESP and COSA in providing development opportunities, conferences, and advocacy. A standout feature is the consistent focus on staff and student well-being, leadership resilience, and the role of Oklahoma-centered networks in supporting principals and assistant... more

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2. Ashley Riley
3. Allie Cole
4. Amber Wilkins
5. Abigail Odell
6. Melaine Crowder
7. Melinda Thornton
8. Margaret Ploof

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