(Guthrie, OK) – Guthrie Public Schools is proud to announce that Dr. Mike Simpson, Superintendent of Schools, has been awarded the prestigious title of 2024 Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) District #3 Superintendent of the Year.

The exemplary leadership of Dr. Simpson has transformed Guthrie Public Schools into a beacon of educational excellence. Dr. Simpson oversees all aspects of a growing and thriving Class 5A school system and has orchestrated remarkable achievements, including successfully passing the two largest bond issues in district history and achieving the first-ever consecutive bond passes.

Under the leadership of Dr. Simpson, Guthrie Public Schools has experienced growth in its Advanced Placement program offerings and technology resources, providing students with the necessary tools for success. In particular, his steadfast commitment to basic literacy has significantly improved literacy rates, providing a better foundation for continued academic success.

In light of statewide budget challenges, Dr. Simpson demonstrated astute budget management by identifying $1.5 million in cuts while maintaining all essential programs.

Many awards and achievements mark the career of Dr. Mike Simpson, all of which underscore his unwavering commitment to educational excellence:

Since beginning his career with Guthrie Public Schools, Simpson’s career highlights include being named CCOSA District #3 Superintendent of the Year four times, serving on the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activity Association board since 2014 and was appointed to the Teachers Retirement System Board of Trustees by Senate Pro Tem in 2005 and appointed a committee member of the National Conference on Teacher Retirement Trustee Education Committee in 2012. Simpson is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma-Class XXIX and was recognized by the University of Guthrie, OK, voted Citizen of the Year. Guthrie Chamber of Commerce in 2016.

Dr. Simpson is one of 20 inspectors selected to represent their respective regions in Oklahoma. The OASA Superintendent of the Year will be named June 13 during the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration’s Summer Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City.