I am very excited to be part of team at Edison Preparatory School, and to be joining Tulsa Public Schools. Previously I have taught High School Biology I and II and coached High School Varsity Soccer at Elgin High School. Prior to teaching at Elgin, I served a 1-year term as a graduate fellow with the National Science Foundation’s GK-12 program. I graduated from Cameron University in 2009 with a B.S. in Molecular Biology. I then pursued a graduate degree from Boise State University in the field of Molecular Systematics. Prior to completing that degree, I discovered my passion for teaching and pursued teaching as a career.

After several years in the classroom, I began to pursue leadership opportunities and I graduated from Cameron University (again) in 2019, this time with a M.S. in Educational Leadership.

Amidst all of this, I have been blessed to have an amazing wife that supports my pursuits and has also given life and love to 3 children. Our children are 11, 9, and 6 and attend Tulsa Public Schools. They love reading and sports and are enjoying exploring Tulsa and all that the city has to offer.

Elizabeth Wattoff received her B.S. in special education from Oral Roberts University and her M.Ed. in education administration from Oklahoma State University. She joined Tulsa Public Schools in 2003. She taught special education for four years before teaching math after receiving her subject area certification in 2007. She was the chair of the junior high math department for seven years and was a 7th grade team leader for two years. She worked as the administrative intern for the 2016 summer school session at Booker T. Washington where she discovered her love for supporting classroom teachers at the administrative level. She has served as an assistant principal at Webster Middle and High School and Owen Elementary before joining the Edison team.

Jen Durham
MS Assistant Principal
durhaje2@tulsaschools.org

Jen Durham holds a Master's of Educational Leadership degree from Cameron University and holds the professional certifications of teacher of Business Technology, Secondary and Elementary School Administration.

Ms. Durham has been with Tulsa Public Schools for 10 years, first as a teacher, moving into a dean role, and currently serves as an assistant principal for Edison Middle and High School.

Ms. Durham believes every student has the opportunity for success if given the right tools, taking on leadership responsibilities to ensure all students have an equitable academic experience while upholding TPS core values of Team, Character, Excellence, Equity and Joy. On a personal note, Ms. Durham is the mother of three remarkable children and enjoys spending time with them when not serving Tulsa's youth.

I have been serving as an Assistant Principal at Edison Preparatory High School for 15 years. I truly believe the backbone of our school resides with the community, parents, and teachers. I love what I do and believe we are the best!

I grew up in Paradise, California. After graduating high school, I attended Rogers State University earning an associate's degree in animal science. I transferred to the University of Tulsa where I earned my bachelor's degree in biology with a dual minor in education and psychology. I obtained my master's degree in educational administration at Northeastern State University.

I taught AP environmental science, biology, physical science, as well as coordinated science. I coached basketball and volleyball. I then went on to become the Dean of Students and then transferred to Edison as an assistant principal.

My current role at Edison Preparatory High School is supervising teachers, athletics, special services, and ELL.

My passion for providing students with comprehensive and robust educational experience to be college and career ready stems from university experience. I had the pleasure of working for the University of Tulsa for many years serving as both the Director of Sports Medicine Curriculum and Assistant Professor. Additionally, I served as a higher education representative for newly hired teachers in Northeast Oklahoma and student teacher supervisor for The University of Tulsa. In my capacity I witnessed far too many college freshman entering the university lacking both experience in rigorous coursework and non cognitive skills to manage the demands of college curriculum and expectation. Sadly students that enter college are required to take remedial coursework. Remedial coursework costs money and is not counted towards a student's degree plan. The best advice that I can provide to students is do high school coursework while you are in high school.

Students at Edison are provided opportunities that meet their not only interest areas but their academic strengths. Between the home and school together we provide a positive and supportive extension of one another with a common goal of college and career readiness. Edison Preparatory School is an Advanced Placement Diploma High School and offers a wide variety of AP courses including AP Seminar and AP Research. Beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, the WE program will be a component of the AP Human Geography and AP Studio Art Program. The WE program in collaboration with College Board provides students with a service element that promotes global and community awareness.

On a personal note, I have two children; my son, Blake is a graduate student at The University of Southern California earning a Masters degree in Biomedical Engineering. My daughter, Blair is a junior at The University of Kansas working on requirements for the Physician Assistance Program and completing a degree in Behavioral Sciences and Psychology. My children left me with their two dogs; Auby and Mickey. Auby is a Giant Schnauzer and Mickey a Scottish Terrier. These two are quite the handful and continue to get into mischief which keeps me busy. My husband, Kirk, is an educator and is the voice at ONEOK Field. If you attend any Tulsa Drillers or Tulsa Roughneck games then you are sure to have heard him.

I am a proud graduate of The University of Tulsa where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree. My graduate degree is from The University of West Virginia where I was staff athletic trainer for the Mountaineers.