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The OAESP Principal Podcast

Glen Abshere
Leadership
Education
OAESP
Oklahoma Association Of Elementary School Principals
Grove Upper Elementary
Ida Freeman Elementary School
Ron Clark Academy
Naesp
Chickasha Public Schools
Lead With Collaboration
Principalship
Freedom Elementary, Lawton, United States
Grove, Oklahoma
COSA (oklahoma Association Of School Administrators)
Edmond, Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Glenpool Elementary School
Leader In Me
Vici Elementary School
Kas Nelson

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

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⁠⁠⁠⁠CCOSA Summer Leadership Conference May 27-29, 2026⁠

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

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⁠⁠⁠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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Heather Straessle is the Assistant Principal of Glenpool Elementary School with Glenpool Public Schools.

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⁠CCOSA Women in School Leadership Conference April 7-8, 2026⁠

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Margaret Ploof is the Assistant Principal of Freedom Elementary School with Lawton Public Schools. She is the 2026 OAESP Assistant Principal of the Year and the 2026 NAESP National Outstanding Assistant Principal.

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Curt Slater - Keynote Speaker, Educator, School Administrator. Curt will be the closing keynote speaker at the upcoming OAESP Leadership Conference. Register today!!

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Jessica Gomez - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator, School Administrator. Jessica will be the opening keynote speaker at the upcoming OAESP Leadership Conference. Register today!!

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Dr. Jana Williams is the assistant principal of Rosewood Elementary School with Broken Arrow Public Schools. Jana also serves as the Tulsa Area Representative on the OAESP Executive Committee.

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Recent Guests

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
Jessica Gomez
Author, keynote speaker, educator, school administrator, fitness instructor
California education community
Episode: 58 - Jessica Gomez
Jana Williams
Principal of Rosewood Elementary School, Broken Arrow Public Schools
Rosewood Elementary, Broken Arrow Public Schools
Episode: 57 - Jana Williams
Gretchen Slate
Principal of Bill Wallace Early Childhood Center
Chickasha Public Schools
Episode: 55 - Gretchen Slate
Jennifer Holloway
Assistant Principal at Hodson Elementary, Owasso Public Schools
Owasso Public Schools – Hodson Elementary
Episode: 54 - Dr. Jennifer Holloway

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Glenn Apsher
Host of OAESP Principal Podcast; Executive Director of the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals (OAESP)

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52 - Dr. Kas Nelson
Q: What is one piece of advice you wish you'd gotten before stepping into the role?
She emphasizes the importance of being a good listener first, focusing on hearing others rather than rushing to respond or defend, which she views as essential for effective leadership.
52 - Dr. Kas Nelson
Q: Tell us who is Kas Nelson and tell us about your path to the principalship.
Kas explains her roots in rural northwest Oklahoma, her broad teaching background across grade levels and subjects, and how a strategic shift toward being marketable and versatile led her into administration, eventually becoming a principal and earning a doctorate.
60 - Margaret Ploof
Q: Why are OAESP and COSA membership important?
She cites networking, learning from peers across districts, and the sense of not being alone as key benefits that enhance practice and support for kids.
60 - Margaret Ploof
Q: What advice would you give someone stepping into an assistant principal role for the first time?
She advises slowing down, not feeling the need to have every answer, and leaning on the principal for guidance, since the ultimate responsibility rests with the building leader.
60 - Margaret Ploof
Q: Tell us about your path to school leadership.
Margaret shares that leadership opportunities emerged over time, especially during the COVID period, and she grew into the role through mentorship, perseverance, and a willingness to take on new challenges.

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The series centers on K-12 elementary school leadership, with guests often sharing their career paths from classroom roles into administrative positions. Episodes commonly explore mentorship, leadership philosophy, school culture, and the practical realities of guiding teachers and students in Oklahoma. Guests frequently discuss professional networks (OAESP/COSA), conference participation, and strategies for sustaining motivation, equity, and positive change in schools, including programs like Leader in Me, MTSS/PBIS, and house systems. A notable throughline is the emphasis on collaboration, community building, and ongoing development for principals and assistant principals, making it a practical listen for current and aspiring school leade... more

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1. Abigail Odell
2. Melaine Crowder
3. Melinda Thornton
4. Margaret Ploof
5. Curt Slater
6. Jessica Gomez
7. Jana Williams
8. Gretchen Slate

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