Stilwell Public Schools is proud to announce the selection of Dr. Meleah Hicks as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools.
A proud graduate of Stilwell Public Schools, Dr. Hicks returns home with more than a decade of educational leadership experience and a deep commitment to serving the community that helped shape her life and career. Her background includes leadership roles as an elementary principal, leadership development coach, instructional leader, and district-level coach supporting school leaders across Oklahoma.
Most recently, Dr. Hicks has served as a Leadership Development Coach with Tulsa Public Schools, where she coached and supported principals and assistant principals in strengthening instructional leadership, school culture, systems alignment, and student achievement. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her ability to build strong relationships, develop leaders, improve systems, and keep students at the center of every decision.
Dr. Hicks earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Arkansas and has dedicated her career to creating learning environments where students, staff, and communities thrive together.
“Returning to Stilwell as Superintendent is both deeply personal and incredibly meaningful to me,” said Dr. Hicks. “Stilwell Public Schools invested in me long before I ever held a leadership title. This community helped shape my values, my work ethic, and my belief in the power of education. It is truly an honor to return home and serve the students, staff, families, and community that mean so much to me.”
As Superintendent, Dr. Hicks plans to focus on strengthening academic systems, supporting and developing staff, building strong community partnerships, and ensuring every student has access to high-quality opportunities and support.
The Stilwell Board of Education expressed excitement about the future of the district under Dr. Hicks’ leadership and shared confidence in her vision, experience, and heart for the community.
Dr. Hicks will officially begin her role as Superintendent on July 1, 2026.