The 918 Podcast – Episode 4

Dr. Riley shares the challenges of leading a Tulsa public school during this difficult time in our state’s economy. She talks about how Eugene Field is a Community School, and the difference that all of these partnerships make in providing a great education for our city’s elementary students.

For Episode 4 of The 918 Podcast, Aaron sat down with Dr. Sheila Riley, principal of Eugene Field Elementary School in West Tulsa.

Dr. Riley shares the challenges of leading a Tulsa public school during this difficult time in our state’s economy. She talks about how Eugene Field is a Community School, and the difference that all of these partnerships make in providing a great education for our city’s elementary students.

She also shares her story, and how she found her purpose at Eugene Field after a difficult first 18 months on the job.

Dr. Riley and Aaron met at Eugene Field on the corner of 23^rd St. and SW Blvd. just before school ended for the summer.

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