she is the superintendent of millwood school district. after assessing the resources and unique challenges of her district, she reimagined ways to recruit and retain talent in the classrooms. it was important teachers were not just killed but passionate leaders who can shape the culture of their schools and district. she partnered with teach for america and utilized opportunities offered understate law and implemented a new reading program. today the millwood school district has seen dramatic positive outcomes and thank you so much cecilia for being here today. >> we must also look at ways to better stabilize the funding of public education. the fact that textsis preparing to pass a teacher pay increase at 37.7 billion compels us to review the funding formula. we must chart a bold course that allows for communities to do more for their students without being penalized for the loss of state support. state government cannot fix education funding needs alone. we must stand arm and arm with communities, cities and counties. oklahoma is strong