Welcome to the 2020-21 school year. I would like to introduce myself, my name is Kurt Myers.

This is my first year as principal at Etta Dale Junior High School and will be my 24th year in education. I have been a teacher, coach and administrator in school districts throughout Oklahoma and Texas.

I can’t put into words the excitement I have for this opportunity to serve the stakeholders in the El Reno school district.

Welcome to the El Reno Learning Center at our location at 1100 W Pine. We are excited about our new school year and the great changes that have come with it as we continue to build relationships with our students, families and community. 

The El Reno Learning Center (ERLC) is a non-traditional approach to education and the individualized learning process. We serve students seventh through 12th grades.

It is with great pride and excitement that I write this letter of introduction to you as the newly appointed lead principal of El Reno High School.

I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a school with rich traditions and a strong emphasis on educating the leaders of our future.

After 10 years in the business industry, I am now starting my 15th year in education, with this being my fourth year in El Reno.

Yet…

My whole life that word has been uttered as an excuse for me not getting around to doing something. Darla: “Did you take out the trash?” Me: Not yet…”

Recently, that word was used in a far greater and more positive way. Tim Pounds and I had a conversation about what the possibilities and opportunities might come from very crazy and unsettling times. He suggested flipping the negative connotations of that word and explained the following:

We haven’t figured out how to be great at distance learning … yet. But we will.