Oklahoma State Textbook Committee

Members

Chairpersons

• State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, Chairperson
• Kim Ellis, Congressional District 4, Vice-Chairperson

Members

• Olivia Ehle, Congressional District 1
• Katherine Yarbrough, Congressional District 2
• Sonya Covalt, Congressional District 3
• Joniece LeValley, Congressional District 3
• Keely Cox, Congressional District 4
• Kathryn Szallar, Congressional District 5
• Lucianne Copelin, Congressional District 5
• Melissa Pearce, At-Large
• Teresa Garber, At-Large

• Rebecca Morales, Secretary

Refer to 70 O.S. § 16-101 for more information related to State Textbook Committee membership and qualifications.

Subject Cycle

The Textbook Committee annually prepares a list of available textbooks that meet the academic criteria for Oklahoma's public schools. Due to the time and attention this process requires, the Committee reviews one or more subjects each year. 

• Computer Education/Instructional Technology is evaluated every three years.
• All other subjects are on a six-year cycle. 70 O.S. § 16-102; OAR 720: 10-1-2. 

Instructional Materials Subject Cycle 2022-23

Meeting Calendars 

• 2022-23
• 2021-22

Agendas