Education is not a Democratic or Republican issue: it’s an Oklahoman issue.
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.
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
NewsSunday, September 9, 2018 12:00 AMGeneral 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
Thursday, August 23, 2018 12:00 AM The Red Apple Wave Headed to the Capital
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — If you thought the walkout ended when the last teacher left the capitol earlier this year, think again. Thursday, June 14, 2018 12:00 AM Oklahoma Educator's Association member of the Educator's Caucus: Melissa Provenzano
I am honored to be identified as part of the Educator’s caucus by the OEA for 2018. As an educator, I've worked tirelessly to ensure that the children of Tulsa have access to a well-rounded social and academic school-going experience. Developing in each student the skills and abilities that allow them to be successful in life beyond high school as
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 12:00 AM OKLAHOMABIZPAC BOARD ENDORSES MELISSA FOR JUNE PRIMARY
Melissa is proud to be endorsed in the primary 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, June 6, 2018 12:00 AM Oklahoma Watch: When Women Run, Women Win.
"This year, there will be nearly four times as many women running for the same number of seats. And following a trend across the nation, women will be better represented on the ballot than in at least a decade – and likely ever. "
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