Heavener superintendent honored

The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) has announced that Edward Wilson of Heavener Public Schools as the 2026 OASA District #18 Superintendent of the Year. Wilson of will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference on May 27-29, 2026.

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

“This honor reflects the very best of Oklahoma leadership – superintendents who lead with vision, navigate complexity, and remain deeply committed to the success of every student across our state,” said Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA/OASA Executive Director. “This recognition highlights a superintendent whose leadership is grounded in service, strengthened through relationships, and driven by a deep commitment to their community. Mr. Wilson xemplifies these values in action and is among the very best of Oklahoma leaders. We are proud to recognize this outstanding accomplishment and the meaningful difference they make for students, schools, and communities across Oklahoma.”

OASA has 20 Districts that consist of multiple counties. Eligible OASA members are nominated and selected by their peers in their OASA District.

Wilson brings 32 years of experience in education, all of which have been dedicated to serving Heavener Public Schools. For the past 21 years, he has led the district as Superintendent, demonstrating a deep commitment to the students, staff, and community he has served throughout his entire career. His leadership reflects his belief that strong preparation leads to success, as captured in his guiding philosophy: “Preparation gives you peace of mind.”

Visit the CCOSA website to see past Administrator of the Year awardees. For more information about OASA and CCOSA, please visit www.ccosa.org.

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