MARLOW

1984-1987- I began my teaching career at McCurtain Public Schools in McCurtain, OK.  I taught 8th-senior English and was librarian for the school.  I also was the pianist for the school and the senior class sponsor as well as the yearbook advisor.  

1988-1996 – I began my teaching experience at Stigler Public Schools.  I taught 7^th and 8^th grade grammar and literature over the course of the eight years and had some music classes, too.  Additionally, I was the high school band’s flag corp sponsor for two years.  

1996 – I began teaching English I in the auditorium building at Marlow High School during its major renovation period. I taught freshmen four years before moving to junior English.

2000 – I moved classrooms and began teaching English III in the main high school buillding.  I taught junior English for eight years as well as English Composition for the College Bound Student.  I really enjoyed those years.

2008 – I became the counselor at Marlow Middle School.  I worked with sixth through eighth grade students and enjoyed them tremendously.

2010 – I moved back to Marlow High School to be the high school counselor.  For four years I was the high school counselor and worked with students on career pathways, testing requirements, graduation requirements, etc.  

2014 – 2018 – I currently serve as the Director of Student Assessment and Curriculum/ Federal Programs for the district.  I enjoy this position because of the challenges and opportunities it offers on a daily basis.  

2019 –  ?? – My title has changed to Asst. Superintendent for the district.  My role encompasses many facets of the daily workings of the school, and I enjoy the challenges and rewards it brings on a daily, and sometimes hourly, basis. Being an Outlaw is a true blessing that one cannot understand unless they have the opportunity to experience it! 

My husband, Hank Tillian, and I married May 27, 2016, in Marlow, OK. Hank is a retired educator from Marlow Public Schools and spent his career working with the students of Marlow.  We enjoy travelling and seeing our country.  We are so excited that we have gotten our first grandchild, Scarlett Kate Skokowski, in March 2017!

 I brought two daughters and one wonderful son-in-law to our marriage. Both daughters graduated Marlow High School and Oklahoma State University.  Brandi is assistant principal at Piedmont Intermediate School and her husband, Adam Skokowski, is head varsity baseball coach and  computer teacher at Piedmont High School.  Their first child, Scarlett was born March 21, 2017!  

Daughter, Brittani, teaches leadership and is Student Council adviser and FCCLA adviser at Putnam City North High School.  Prior to teaching, Brittani was State Director of FCCLA for Nevada and Oregon travelling extensively around the U.S.   Brittani was married on June 2, 2017, to Jake Phillips!  Jake teaches HS mathematics and coaches varsity girls basketball and softball at Newcastle High School.  

Our entire family is education focused.  In fact, it can be easily said it is the “family business”.  We are all very serious about educating the youth of Oklahoma and ask that you keep us in your thoughts as we continue to follow our passions in this state economy!

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time travelling with Hank.  We ALWAYS enjoy time with Scarlett and our families and we love to try new restaurants.  I enjoy reading and crossword puzzles, and I love to read cookbooks and try new recipes.  I truly just love life.  I am very blessed!

In August, 2019, we will celebrate my Mother’s 92^nd birthday.  She has witnessed many changes in the world during her lifetime and when she and I visit about education today, she cannot imagine what the modern classroom is even remotely like since she attended the “one-room” school house of days gone by.  However, she is very proud that in our immediate family there are 14 educators to date.