VALLIANT, Okla.– The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Linda Coffman of Valliant Public School as the 2026 OASA District #19 Assistant Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of the Year. Coffman was recently recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference.
OASA annually recognizes outstanding administrators.
“This honor speaks to the essential leadership of assistant superintendents and central office administrators – leaders who work alongside the superintendent to translate vision into action, navigate complexity, and keep the district moving forward,” said Dr. Pam Deering, CCOSA/OASA Executive Director. “This recognition highlights an administrator whose partnership with their superintendent, support of their team, commitment to service, and focus on results make a lasting impact on their district and community. Linda Coffman is among the best of Oklahoma administrators, and we are proud to recognize these outstanding leaders.”
OASA has 20 Districts that consist of multiple counties. Eligible OASA members are nominated and selected by their peers in their OASA District.