Lawton Public Schools introduces Dr. Carter as assistant superintendent overseeing instruction and student services

Lawton Public Schools announced Dr. Carter as its new assistant superintendent, responsible for educational and student services across the district. "In my new role with Lawton Public Schools ... I currently oversee educational and student services," Dr. Carter said, naming special services, school leadership, health and nursing services, counseling, student success and resources, assessment and accountability, and curriculum and instruction as parts of her portfolio.

Dr. Carter told listeners she brings 25 years of experience in California and Texas and plans to visit campuses to meet principals, teachers and students. She said the district will focus on attendance incentives and accelerating student learning to improve state-test outcomes. "When students are at school every day, they have that opportunity to access more learning," Dr. Carter said.