Penny Kay, Ed.D., is the Director of Special Education for Tulsa Public Schools.  Her responsibilities include hiring and managing all personnel at the district level who supervise site programs that deliver educational services to students with disabilities. 

Dr. Kay received her Bachelor of Science in Education at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma with certification in Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Retardation.  Her Master of Counseling was earned at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with certification in Secondary Counseling.  Dr. Kay’s doctorate was completed at Oklahoma State University in Educational Administration.  She also holds additional certifications for Secondary Principal and Other Health Impairment.  

 Dr. Kay taught students with learning disabilities, mental retardation, and other health impairments for 8 years at the secondary level, followed by 4 years as a district special education counselor, 4 years as a district special education training and development coordinator and 3 years as a district special education resource teacher.

Question regarding special education services offered by Tulsa Public Schools can be directed to Dr. Penny Kay by calling 746-6376 or
e-mail at kaype@tulsaschools.org.