Education is not a Democratic or Republican issue: it’s an Oklahoman issue.
11/18/2018 UPDATE:
The last 6 months have been a whirlwind. Taking the time to find common ground and to share an idea on someone's doorstep has been some of the most meaningful work I've ever engaged in. I am forever changed, and for the better. To the voters of House District 79, thank you for engaging and making your voice heard.
I am proud of the campaign we ran: honest, clean, and issues-focused. I am thankful to Dan Hicks for doing the same. We ran into each other many times while out knocking on doors. We
To our volunteers, most of whom were EDUCATORS: THANK YOU. Quite simply, this could not have been done without you. Thank you for walking the walk.
Now it is time to get to work. Here we go.
-Melissa
If there is one thing the teacher walkout has revealed to me, it is that we, as Oklahomans, are not so far apart in our values and beliefs. I was, and still am, profoundly moved by the level of support from our community. This collaboration tells me three things:
- Oklahomans are more alike than they are different.
- Oklahomans believe in reasonable funding of core services, such as the education of our children.
- We need more moderate voices in the Oklahoma House.
As a high school teacher-turned administrator, I’ve managed the budgets sent to us by the state legislature for the past decade.
Each year since 2009, we’ve had to cut classroom resources or staff. It’s time put people in the state government that prioritize what matters most to Oklahomans: an educator who has had to manage those budgets year after year.
ON THE ISSUES
WATCH Melissa answer questions on the issues at the June 19th League of Women Voters Forum
Topic Time
Opening 11:45
Education Funding 19:29
The Veto Referendum Effort 26:44
Collaboration is key 30:04
Healthcare 39:27
Guns in Schools 43:07
Criminal Justice Reform 49:36
Raising Revenue in Oklahoma 1:05:14
Top 3 State needs 1:13:08
Closing 1:19:43
NewsSaturday, November 3, 2018 12:00 AM'We're just fed up': Teachers running for office in record numbers, motivated by low pay and education cuts
”Melissa Provenzano, a 14-year educator who is running as a Democrat for House District 79 in Tulsa, has spent the last decade balancing budgets as a high school administrator. Every year since 2009, she’s had to make devastating cuts. “We are down to the bone,” she said.
Thursday, October 25, 2018 12:00 AM OKLAHOMABIZPAC BOARD ENDORSES MELISSA FOR GENERAL ELECTION
Melissa is proud to be endorsed for the General Election by the Tulsa Regional Chamber’s affiliated OklahomaBizPac.
“The OklahomaBizPac board met with these candidates for three full days with interviews scheduled back to back,” said Jay Helm, chair of OklahomaBizPac and president of American Residential Group. “All those interviews showed us that the bar is raised this election cycle, and the candidates we’re endorsing are of the highest caliber. We are really excited to have these men and women serve the Tulsa region and Oklahoma as a whole.”
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:00 AM Tulsa World Endorsement: Melissa Provenzano best choice for HD 79
Provenzano, an assistant principal Provenzano has a better understanding of government budgets and the need for reforms in areas such as education assessments and workforce development.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 12:00 AM The Race for House District 79 identified as one of the top 5 to watch.
"Some observers think this could be the most interesting race of all, The Tulsa World has identified the race for House District 79 as one of the top 5 races to watch. We’re out there every day knocking on doors and talking to voters. We have to say, based on reception from Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike- we couldn’t agree more.
Sunday, September 9, 2018 12:00 AM General election could bring more change to Oklahoma state government
"In Provenzano, he's up against the kind of educator and A race to watch? We certainly agree! Vote for Melissa - The common sense candidate for district 79
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