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Welcome to ASTEC . . . . . "Dream and Believe, Learn and Achieve"

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Advanced Science and Technology Education Center (ASTEC), Inc. is to be the leader in empowering and inspiring learners in reaching their highest potential.

Vision Statement

The Vision of ASTEC, Inc. is to provide all learners an opportunity to interact in innovative, safe learning environments, while focusing on core values. ASTEC, Inc. will motivate and inspire learners to explore and discover in an experiential environment of project-based instruction. ASTEC, Inc. programs will focus on our Four C's: Content, Character, Competency and Community. ASTEC, Inc. learners will discover that regardless of background or ability, they reach their highest potential and experience a meaningful life while practicing personal accountability.  The ASTEC, Inc. community will embrace this vision.


ASTEC Founder and Chief Executive Officer Honored by University of Oklahoma's Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education
Founder, CEO of ASTEC
Dr. Freda Deskin

Longtime Oklahoma educator and innovator, Freda Deskin, Ph.D., has been named the 2010 Career Achievement honoree by the University of Oklahoma Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education. Dr. Deskin will be honored this Friday night during the college’s annual “Celebration of Education in Oklahoma.”

During the course of her education, Dr. Deskin proved herself a genuine Sooner. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, master’s degree in Secondary Education and doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction, all from the University of Central Oklahoma, where she was a National Collegiate Scholastic All-American. She also holds a certificate in Strategic Management from Harvard University.

As a leader in education for more than 35 years, Dr. Deskin taught for 15 years at the pre-collegiate level and nine years at the university level. She served for six years as a university dean until founding ASTEC in 2000. She has been honored numerous times at every level for her teaching skills and for her community commitment.

In 1978, Dr. Deskin established the Oklahoma Odyssey of the Mind, an international program that teaches and rewards creative problem solving. In 1985, she was selected as a finalist in NASA’s Teacher in Space project, becoming one of only 100 individuals in the world with the official title of U.S. Space Ambassador. In 1986, Dr. Deskin began the state’s first aerospace summer camps. Under her leadership, the program has grown to include outreach programs and teacher training programs throughout the state and nation. Over the past 22 years these programs have reached tens of thousands of participants.

Dr. Deskin is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the award-winning Advanced Science and Technology Education Center (ASTEC) of Oklahoma, which boasts the first start-up charter school in the state. ASTEC has more than 1,000 students in grades 6 through 12.

A host of education and business leaders have recognized Dr. Deskin with awards and citations for her outstanding contributions. She has been listed in Who’s Who in American Education, Who’s Who in the World, Outstanding Women in America, Notable Women in the U.S., and International Who’s Who of Professional Educators. She was named Woman of the Year for Oklahoma by the Girl Scouts of America and named as one of the 50 Women Making a Difference in Oklahoma. Dr. Deskin received the Frank G. Brewer award for the Southwest Region for outstanding contributions in aerospace education and the prestigious Byliner award by the Oklahoma City Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communication.

Dr. Deskin has been honored by numerous organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America and American Institute of Architects. She has developed programs, curriculum guides and books for national educational organizations such as the Challenger Center for Space Science Education, NASA, Disney’s EPCOT Center and the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Dr. Deskin has been featured in a number of national publications including, Education Week. She has been widely published, both in print and video.

Dr. Deskin is a member of the national and state Women Presidents’ Organization and the International Women’s Forum. She serves on the state’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Advisory Panel. Dr. Deskin is a graduate of Leadership Norman and Leadership Oklahoma. Recently, she was inducted into the Women in Aerospace Hall of Fame in Washington, D.C. Past Career Achievement honorees have included the late Paul F. Sharp, former president of the University of Oklahoma; renowned civil rights leader and native Oklahoman, Clara Luper; and Ernest Holloway, former president of Langston University.

Also being honored this year are State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sandy Garrett (Award of Distinction), the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence (Meritorious Service), Linda Everett, Southern Nazarene Associate Professor of Education (Outstanding Educator) and Elgin High School English and Reading for Pleasure Teacher Janise McIntyre (Young Educator).


"Celebration of Education in Oklahoma" honoring Dr. Freda Deskin with the Career Achievement Award
Dr. Freda Deskin, left, and Sandy Garrett, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dr. Freda Deskin, center, with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Paul, celebrating Dr. Deskin's receipt of the Career Achievement Award from OU
Dr. Freda Deskin, right and Tommy Baker, ASTEC Board Chairman
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International Aerospace Academy 2010
Linh Hoang, ASTEC 2010 Senior, has been awarded with numerous scholarships and recognitions, including the Scholarship for Talented and Remarkable Students (STARS), Community Foundation Scholarship, Oklahoma Centennial scholarships winner and “Free Ride” scholarship finalist. 


ASTEC 2010 Senior, Dylan Hanks was selected as a prestigious University of Oklahoma President’s Community Scholar scholarship winner 
Ana Martinez, ASTEC 2010 Senior, was selected as a recipient of an Latino Community scholarship
ASTEC High School student, Danielle Rhodes, was selected as the winner out of five finalists for a $3,000 scholarship to a 4-year university of her choice from the Executive Women's International
Brandy Dismuke, ASTEC High School student, with four others on a team in the Biomedical Science Academy at Metro Tech, won third place at the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) State Conference in the Public Service Announcement category. They will advance to Nationals that will be held at the Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida this June
 
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Update on Student Transfers

The deadline for Open Transfers is past.  New students enrolling from out of district will now need to apply for an Emergency Transfer, which may or may not be approved.  Current ASTEC students who previously received an Open Transfer are not required to reapply.  Forms are available for download below.

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   Parent's Application for Student Transfer due to Emergency (pdf)
  
Student Transfer Guidelines (pdf)


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