As the second female president in the 88-year history of the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators, Dr. Grace has been recognized for her leadership, receiving the 2021 OASA State Superintendent of the Year award. Dr. April Grace, superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools, has served as an educator in Oklahoma for more than 30 years. She is a proud tribal member of the Choctaw Nation. Known as a visionary, Dr. Grace’s focus has always been on redesigning education to better serve students. We are excited to officially announce today, Dr. April Grace, as our new executive director. Dr. Grace’s storied career has included roles in administration as well as curriculum development, leadership consultancy and classroom experience. Dr. April Grace’s role at OPSRC draws upon her vast experience in Oklahoma education, her field of choice since 1989. Her leadership is a guiding force within our organization. Diverse experiences have contributed to her ability to serve OPSRC and our member organizations. April Grace was born on and is 60 years old. Currently, April lives in Norman, OK. April Harrison, April Jean Grace, April Crace, April J Grace and April J Harrison are some of the alias or nicknames that April has used. Assistant at Central Middle School is presently April's occupation. April is now single. Oklahoma Public School Resource Center (OPSRC) announced the hire of Dr. April Grace last week. As we begin 2024, it’s an honor to announce Dr. April Grace has joined the Oklahoma Public School Resource Center team as executive director,” said Robert J. Ross, OPSRC chairman of the board. View April Grace, Ed.D.’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members. April Grace (Republican Party) ran for election for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction. She lost in the Republican primary runoff on August 23, 2022. PL Content Specialist & Code.org Partnership Manager Teaching & Learning Serving as an educator and advocate in Oklahoma for more than 35 years. What if we reimagined the way schools support and develop their educators?.