[Seminole] April 29, 2024 – The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Angela Willmett of Seminole Public Schools as the 2024 OASA District 9 Assistant Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of the Year. Willmett will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Summer
Leadership Conference on June 12-14, 2024.
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
“Assistant Superintendents and Central Office Administrators play vital roles in promoting best practices that lead to the highest standards of student achievement, including best practices in instructional excellence, financial and budget integrity, efficient facility and transportation operations and fostering community support”, said Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA/OASA Executive Director. “These leaders support the leadership team, the superintendent and the district as a whole. “Angela Willmett is among the best of Oklahoma administrators. We are excited and proud to recognize these outstanding leaders.”
OASA has 20 Districts that consist of multiple counties. Eligible OASA members are nominated and selected by their peers in their OASA District.
Mrs. Willmett's journey in the education profession is a testament to her dedication and passion for nurturing young minds and supporting the educators who guide them. Her experience, spanning from an early childhood teacher to an instructional coach, and then to the role of an elementary principal, has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape. This invaluable experience has been instrumental in her current role as the Deputy Superintendent of Seminole Public Schools, where she continues to influence positive changes in the educational system. She is committed to fostering an environment that champions learning and growth for principals, teachers, and students alike.
“Receiving this award is an honor for me, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity it represents to have made a meaningful impact within the educational community. I am thankful for the collective effort and dedication of countless individuals—principals, teachers, parents, and students. Together, we are working to create an environment where every child can thrive, learn, and grow.”
the CCOSA website to see past Administrator of the Year awardees. For more information about OASA and CCOSA, please visit
ABOUT OASA
OASA supports adequate funding for Oklahoma public schools, supports accountability measures, rigorous and relevant academics, fair treatment of education employees, and seeks to reduce state intrusion in local board of education matters.
ABOUT CCOSA
The Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration is an incorporated, not for profit organization which establishes close and continuous communication and cooperation between educators, taxpayers and legislators to improve the effectiveness of professional school administrators and to communicate the needs of the schools. The Council is the umbrella organization for the following professional associations: the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA), the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP), the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals (OAESP), the Oklahoma Middle Level Education Association (OMLEA), and the Oklahoma Directors of Special Services (ODSS).