Instructor Laura Franks received her B.S. in Education and her M.A. in Mathematics from Texas Tech university. She believes that one of the most important things she can do as a teacher is to help students develop confidence and help them believe that they can be...
The academic world has always been in my blood. My mom was part of Barnsdall Public Schools for 16 years, as well as many of my family members who are currently there. I have always had a servant heart. I was part of the real estate world for several years as an...
Tracie Gillette has served as the Head Coach of OKWU’s volleyball program since 2010. Gillette, a Wyoming native, attended what was then Bartlesville Wesleyan College from 1993 to 1998, graduating with a degree in physical education. She was a standout for the Eagles...
Dr. Eric Gray received his B.A. from the University of Oklahoma, his M.F.A. from the University of Alabama, and his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. A native of Bartlesville, Gray originally had no interest in being a part of the OKWU community; instead, he hoped...
David Hart brings practical know-how to his role as OKWU’s Executive in Residence of the Chesapeake Energy School of Business. An experienced entrepreneur, Hart has launched over 20 successful businesses, including a Century 21 real estate office when he was only 19...
Gene Hartman has served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at OKWU since March 2015. Hartman, a native of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, attended OKWU as a student from 2005 to 2009. During his time on campus, he was a four-year basketball player and spent one year...
