The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) said they are pleased to announce that Dr. Melonie Hau, superintendent of Newcastle Public Schools, is the 2023 OASA District 16 Superintendent of the Year.
Hau will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference on June 14-16, 2023.
OASA annually recognizes outstanding administrators who:
• demonstrate successful experience in top level educational administration • have a sound, dynamic and realistic philosophy of education
• can inspire and motivate people and give support and recognition for the contributions of others • have a record which evidences continued professional and personal growth through appropriate training and experiences including skills in human relations and the stamina to cope with the pressures of the job
• have the ability to speak for education on all levels with special emphasis on the district level
• have made contributions to educational administration “Leadership is about building community, cultivating and empowering other leaders and focusing on student success,” said Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA/OASA executive director. “These school leaders have led through many challenges. They have worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for students to learn, grow and realize their full potential. Dr. Hau is among the best of Oklahoma administrators.
“We are excited and proud to recognize these outstanding leaders who represent the next level in school leadership. They are courageous leaders.”
OASA has 20 Districts that consist of multiple counties. Eligible OASA members are nominated and selected by their peers in their OASA District.
