Joe Jennings serves as Chief of Operations and Chief Information Officer for Tulsa Public Schools. He oversees multiple critical areas including campus police, child nutrition, maintenance, risk management, transportation, and the bond office, in addition to the information technology department. 

Jennings began his career with Tulsa Public Schools in the finance department as a Budget Staff Accountant in 1991. He spent nine years in the finance department, ultimately serving as assistant treasurer for the district. Following that role, Jennings went on to serve as Director of Initiatives Management for the information technology department. For the next two decades, he led key technology initiatives and bond projects, such as overseeing student information systems and implementing an enterprise resource management system. Additionally, he led the district’s transition to using Chromebooks and interactive panels in classrooms. 

In 2020, he assumed the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO). With four years of service as CIO, Jennings was asked to add the role of Chief of Operations to his responsibilities leading the information technology work. Today he leads a diverse group of district teams and initiatives in the dual role.

A lifelong Tulsan, Jennings attended Carnegie and Stevenson elementary schools; Byrd Junior High; and Memorial High School. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and Northeastern State University. His wife and children are all graduates of the district, and his grandson currently attends Tulsa Public Schools. He serves on numerous boards, both locally and nationally.

Sean Berkstresser is the Chief Strategy Officer for Tulsa Public Schools, where he oversees the monitoring and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing district performance and student outcomes. He was appointed to the role in 2024.

Berkstresser leads a team dedicated to continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, and charter school authorization. In this role, he aligns organizational strategy with district goals and collaborates closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Berkstresser drives major district-wide initiatives and supports the implementation of new programs designed to drive improved outcomes for students.

Sean started out his educational career as a Tulsa Public Schools high school teacher, and for over a decade he has held a variety of data and strategic planning roles for the district. 

He holds an MBA from the University of Tulsa and a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University.

Dr. Kimberly Dyce serves as the Chief Talent Officer for Tulsa Public Schools. Named to the role in 2024, she leads the team in managing all aspects of talent management, including recruitment, retention, employee development, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws. Her focus is on building a solid workforce aligned with the strategic goal of providing a high-quality educational experience for all students.

Dr. Dyce began her educational journey in 1990, teaching grades 6 through 12 in the Rochester City School District in Rochester, New York. In 1996, she transitioned to administration as a House Administrator. Seven years later, she became the principal of Benjamin Franklin Educational Campus, where she spearheaded the implementation of three small learning communities (BioScience, International Finance, Global Media Arts) and a Montessori elementary school. These theme-based communities inspired creativity and commitment to providing diverse educational opportunities to students. 

In 2013, Dr. Dyce moved to Oklahoma to serve as Deputy Superintendent for Tulsa Public Schools. In that role, she oversaw the implementation of the superintendent’s new instructional leadership model and led a dynamic team that set academic goals and objectives for schools districtwide. 

Following her first role with Tulsa Public Schools, Dr. Dyce was named as the Deputy Superintendent for Muskogee Public Schools, a role she held until returning to TPS in 2024. While in Muskogee, she oversaw district-wide strategic initiatives, talent management, principal supervision, K-12 instruction, special education services, district-wide professional development, community relations, and parental engagement. As a district leader, she was committed to supporting and growing principals, challenging them to innovate and create high-performing learning communities that served the needs of all students.

Dr. Dyce received a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Rochester in 1991, followed by a second Master's Degree in Administration from the same institution in 1997. She earned her Doctorate in Educational Administration in 2005. Today, she lives with her family in the Tulsa area.

Donald Lewis was appointed to serve as the Acting Chief of Tulsa Public Schools Campus Police in December of 2023. Prior to taking the role, he had served in the campus police department for five years as an officer and a Major.

Before joining the school district, Lewis worked for the Kiefer Police Department. While in Kiefer, he ascended through the ranks from patrol officer to eventually being promoted to Assistant Chief of Police.

Lewis began his career in civil emergency response as a firefighter with the Jenks Fire Department, where he served as a firefighter and emergency medical technician for six years.

Acting Chief Lewis is well steeped in public service, as his father served in the Jenks Police Department, retiring as Chief of Police in 2004. His mother worked in the Glenpool Public School system as a teacher and a school administrator.