The Hunt Institute has named Oklahoma Senator Jessica Garvin as one of its 31 Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows. The program selects senior level political leaders from around the nation to share effective education policies.
“Education impacts nearly every aspect of our state’s economy in some way from being a financial driver in many communities to molding future generations,” Garvin said. “It’s important as we shape education policy in our state that we learn from other states what has been successful or not. We don’t want to reinvent the wheel or waste any precious time in the classroom with plans that won’t work. I’m grateful for the institute for choosing me and anxious to share what I learn with my colleagues in the Senate.”
To kick off the nine-month fellowship, Garvin will travel to Washington, D.C. in early December for the first meeting. That will focus on early learning and K-12 policy. The meetings will be held virtually after that.
Garvin was congratulated by Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat for the selection as a Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellow.
“Senator Garvin is very deserving of this prestigious distinction,” Treat said. “This fellowship will allow her to learn from her colleagues in other states, while bringing back valuable knowledge and up-to-date best practices surrounding education policies. Senator Garvin will then use what she learns to help improve education outcomes at the state Capitol. I appreciate her and offer my congratulations on this honor.”
