OKLAHOMA CITY (May 11, 2026) – The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Julie Edenborough, Assistant Superintendent of Guymon Public Schools, as the 2026 OASA State Assistant Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of the Year. She was also named the 2026 OASA District 1 Assistant Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of the Year. Edenborough will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference on May 27–29, 2026.
The recipient of this award is selected by a committee of leading school administrators. In order to be selected as the OASA Assistant Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of the Year, the following criteria must be met:
· Must be a member in good standing of OASA
· Demonstrate successful experience in top level educational administration
· Must have a sound, dynamic and realistic philosophy of education
· Must be a person who can inspire and motivate people and give support and recognition for the contributions of others
· Must have a record which evidences continued professional and personal growth through appropriate training and experiences including skills in human relations and the stamina to cope with the pressures of the job
· Must have the ability to speak for education on all levels with special emphasis on the district level
· Must have made contributions to educational administration
“Julie Edenborough represents the strength and impact of central office leadership in Oklahoma schools,” said Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA/OASA Executive Director. “Her work overseeing district operations while advancing initiatives that support student well-being demonstrates both focus and follow-through. She exemplifies the essential role of assistant superintendents in moving districts forward.”
Julie Edenborough serves as Assistant Superintendent for Guymon Public Schools, where she provides leadership for district operations including transportation, maintenance, facilities, and enrollment, and oversees federal programs and compliance. She led an opioid abatement initiative that expanded access to prevention education, counseling, and mental health supports within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for students in a region with limited providers, while also securing a $50 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to build a net-zero junior high school and contributing to the passage of a $38 million bond for a new elementary school. Her career includes experience as a teacher, reading specialist, and program director, and she has served Guymon Public Schools in multiple leadership roles.
“Being selected as the OASA Assistant Superintendent of the Year is an honor I will forever treasure. Being an educator in Oklahoma has been more than a career for me — it has been a calling. Each day, I strive to improve the lives of students from all backgrounds, and throughout my career, I have been blessed to work alongside incredible educators and mentors who have helped shape me and define my leadership,” said Julie Edenborough. “Truthfully, this recognition reflects the dedication of the entire Guymon Public Schools community and the shared commitment we have to serving our students.” Edenborough adds, “OASA represents school administrators across Oklahoma and is committed to supporting effective leadership in public education.”
Visit the CCOSA website to see past Administrator of the Year awardees. For more information about OASA and CCOSA, please visit www.ccosa.org
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ABOUT OASA
OASA supports adequate funding for Oklahoma public schools, supports accountability measures, rigorous and relevant academics, fair treatment of education employees, and seeks to reduce state intrusion in local board of education matters.
ABOUT CCOSA
The Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration is an incorporated, not for profit organization which establishes close and continuous communication and cooperation between educators, taxpayers and legislators to improve the effectiveness of professional school administrators and to communicate the needs of the schools. The Council is the umbrella organization for the following professional associations: the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA), the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP), the Oklahoma Association of Elementary School Principals (OAESP), the Oklahoma Middle Level Education Association (OMLEA), and the Oklahoma Directors of Special Services (ODSS).