Education & credentials
Prepared to lead with both perspective and care.
Doctorate in Education, Oklahoma State University; Master of Education, Northeastern State University; Superintendent and Principal Certifications.
About Optimistic Outcomes
Experienced leadership for the work that asks the most of you.
I'm Dr. Gena Koster, an executive education leader with more than 25 years of progressive leadership across Oklahoma and Texas public school systems serving approximately 25,000 to more than 150,000 students.
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25+ years in public education leadership
Leadership that brings scale, context, and care to the next decision.
District-scale experience
A practical view of how systems move.
My work has spanned special populations, teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment, MTSS, procurement and funding, organizational transformation, professional learning, stakeholder engagement, and education technology implementation.
I bring that perspective to thoughtful district consulting and to Executive Leadership Coaching & Collaboration: a confidential space for leaders working through complex decisions, change, team dynamics, and the everyday weight of the role. Coaching is separate from Special Education/IDEA and MTSS consulting, and it does not provide legal or compliance determinations.
Executive leadership
Experience grounded in public systems.
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Assistant Superintendent, Special Populations · Tulsa Public Schools · 2024–present
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Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning · Oklahoma City Public Schools · 2022–2024
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Assistant Superintendent, Special Populations · Dallas ISD · 2019–2022
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Executive Director, Special Education Services · Keller ISD · 2016–2019
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If you are a school or district leader carrying a complex question, I welcome the opportunity to listen and explore what support could look like.
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