Board President Rusty Gunn presents Katie Weaver with Sandite Pacesetter Award alongside Superintendent Sherry Durkee

During the August Sand Springs Board of Education meeting, the board presented the Sandite Pacesetter Award to Payroll Coordinator Katie Weaver and Communications Director Lissa Chidester.

Superintendent Sherry Durkee nominated Ms. Weaver for the award. Ms. Weaver will celebrate her first anniversary with Sand Springs Public Schools this week. Supt. Durkee says that during her first year, Ms. Weaver has been innovative, courageous, and exceptional in her complex role.

Supt. Durkee also nominated Ms. Chidester, who was asked to speak at Ragan and PR Daily’s Social Media Conference. At this conference, she will represent SSPS and speak alongside marketers from Pinterest, Southwest Airlines, TikTok, and more to discuss writing for social media.

Thank you to Ms. Weaver and Ms. Chidester for their dedication to our district and showing what it means to #BESandite!

Photo Courtesy Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Sand Springs Leader










Photo Courtesy Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Sand Springs Leader