Gov. Stitt announced Lindel Fields as the new Oklahoma State Superintendent on Thursday afternoon, as well as two new members of the OK State Board of Education.

In a statement, Gov. Stitt described filling the two vacated seats within the Board with two Oklahomans with extensive professional experience, one in education and another in tribal issues.

On the appointments, Gov. Stitt said "The State Department of Education is primed for a turnaround, and this board is ready to ensure students are receiving the highest caliber education from teachers who want to make Oklahoma top ten in everything we do."

He added that the "Board will continue to make transparency, accountability and excellence its top priority."

Who are the new OSDE Board Members?

"Brian Bobek is no stranger to the Okla

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