The Office of the Governor of the State of Oklahoma
08/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/05/2026 12:52
Governor Stitt Announces Leadership Transition in Oklahoma Education
OKLAHOMA CITY (August 5, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today announced Superintendent Lindel Fields will serve as Oklahoma Secretary of Education while continuing in his role as State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
"Lindel has already shown strong, steady leadership, and I am confident he will continue serving Oklahoma students and families with focus and integrity in this expanded role," said Governor Stitt. "We are making real progress in education, and I look forward to continuing that momentum alongside our educators, parents, and school leaders."
Fields said he is honored to serve in both roles and remains committed to supporting students and teachers across the state.
"I am humbled and honored by Governor Stitt's confidence in asking me to serve as Oklahoma's Secretary of Education while continuing to serve as State Superintendent of Public Instruction. I look forward to serving in both roles with the same steady focus, collaboration, and commitment to students that have guided our work this past year," said Fields. "My goal is simple: finish strong, build momentum, and leave Oklahoma's education system stronger than I found it."
Governor Stitt said Oklahoma is making real progress by investing in teachers, students, and classrooms. Educators will receive their third teacher pay raise under his administration this year. He also said he is encouraged by how Fields will help ensure a seamless transition as the state's childhood reading law takes effect for the 2027-2028 school year.
Governor Stitt thanked Dan Hamlin for his service as Secretary of Education. He praised Hamlin's work to expand parent choice access and help families find the school that best fits their children's needs.
"Lindel has already shown strong, steady leadership, and I am confident he will continue serving Oklahoma students and families with focus and integrity in this expanded role," said Governor Stitt. "We are making real progress in education, and I look forward to continuing that momentum alongside our educators, parents, and school leaders."
Fields said he is honored to serve in both roles and remains committed to supporting students and teachers across the state.
"I am humbled and honored by Governor Stitt's confidence in asking me to serve as Oklahoma's Secretary of Education while continuing to serve as State Superintendent of Public Instruction. I look forward to serving in both roles with the same steady focus, collaboration, and commitment to students that have guided our work this past year," said Fields. "My goal is simple: finish strong, build momentum, and leave Oklahoma's education system stronger than I found it."
Governor Stitt said Oklahoma is making real progress by investing in teachers, students, and classrooms. Educators will receive their third teacher pay raise under his administration this year. He also said he is encouraged by how Fields will help ensure a seamless transition as the state's childhood reading law takes effect for the 2027-2028 school year.
Governor Stitt thanked Dan Hamlin for his service as Secretary of Education. He praised Hamlin's work to expand parent choice access and help families find the school that best fits their children's needs.
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