State CareerTech Agency
The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is based in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The department provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. That system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts operating on 59 campuses, 391 PK-12 comprehensive school districts, 15 Skills Centers campuses and 32 Adult Education & Family Literacy providers.
The agency is governed by the State Board of Career and Technology Education and works closely with the State Department of Education and the State Regents for Higher Education to provide a seamless educational system for all Oklahomans.
Senior Leadership
State Director
Brent Haken, bio
brent.haken@careertech.ok.gov
405-743-5430
Executive Assistant
Angela Jones
angela.jones@careertech.ok.gov
405-743-5445
Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Batchelder
lisa.batchelder@careertech.ok.gov
405-743-5500
Interim Chief of Staff
Dr. Lee Denney
lee.denney@careertech.ok.gov
405-743-5432
Deputy State Director
Cori Gray
cori.gray@careertech.ok.gov
405-743-5198
Deputy State Director
Justin Lockwood
justin.lockwood@careertech.ok.gov
405-743-5410
Chief Communications Officer
Russell Ray
russell.ray@careertech.ok.gov
405-743-5108
Assistant Attorney General
Glen Hammonds
glen.hammonds@careertech.ok.gov
405-743-5443