Epic Charter Schools
Gretchen Clarkson has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Gretchen started their career in 1999 as a Teacher at Stillwater Public Schools, where they worked until 2006. Gretchen then joined Worth Ave. Group in 2003 as an Operations Manager and remained with the company until 2015. In 2015, they transitioned to Epic Charter Schools as a Special Education Teacher and later took on roles as a Business Analyst and Co Director of Educational Technology. Gretchen continues to work at Epic Charter Schools in their current role.
Gretchen Clarkson's education history begins in 1996 when they enrolled at Oklahoma State University. Gretchen completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature in 2001.
In 2019, Gretchen pursued further education at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where they completed a Master of Curriculum & Instruction - Educational Technology program in 2021.
In addition to their degrees, Gretchen has obtained several certifications. These include Teacher Certification in Elementary Education, English, and Mild to Moderate Disabilities, all obtained from OSDE (Oklahoma State Department of Education). The specific months and years of when these certifications were obtained are not provided.
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Epic Charter Schools
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Founded in 2011, Epic Charter Schools (Epic) is Oklahoma’s largest public virtual charter school – and among the largest of its kind in the U.S. – serving approximately 30,000 students from PreK-12th grade in all 77 counties statewide. Epic is dedicated to providing students and families with a learning environment that can meet an individual student’s unique needs. The core values of honesty, respect, tolerance, fairness, self-discipline, integrity, responsibility, citizenship, work ethic, and trust are the foundation upon which the School is built. Epic Charter Schools is a FREE Pre-K-12 public school for parents/students seeking a non-traditional educational setting utilizing internet-based, individualized self-paced instruction provided in nearly any location. We believe that learning best occurs when: -Students are provided an opportunity to receive instruction in a manner that appeals to them and their family. -Within appropriate guidelines, the curriculum is self-paced to benefit the individual student. -The curriculum is accessible to students at a time that is best suited for his/her learning style. -One-to-one teaching is used as appropriate. -Real life context-based learning is emphasized. -There is supplemental enrichment through individualized instruction, independent study, field trips, apprenticeships, and appropriate uses of technology, etc. -The entire community serves as the school campus. -Interesting, worthwhile learning opportunities are provided that will stimulate the interests of each student