OKLAHOMA CITY – Lawton Public Schools (LPS) Superintendent Kevin Hime will be inducted into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame, which recognizes educators “whose impactful careers have significantly shaped education in Oklahoma and beyond.“
The induction ceremony will be held Nov. 1 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.
“This year’s honorees are unlike any class before them in the breadth, depth and diversity of their work,” Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame President Eugene Earsom said. “Education is not a monolith. This class illustrates the far-reaching yet distinct impact educators can make, and we are thrilled to induct them in the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame.”
Hime has transformed educational practices in multiple districts, including Woodland, Clinton, and Lawton. Over 39 years of education service, Hime has built a track record of breaking down barriers and building partnerships to elevate student success and strengthen families and communities.
“Hime began his education career as a teacher and coach in Hugo, Woodward and Idabel before becoming an administrator. He has served as superintendent in Woodland, Clinton and Lawton while becoming known for developing administrators who go on to successfully lead other school districts.”
While at Clinton, Hime created only the state’s third intergenerational pre-kindergarten program where two classrooms met at a local nursing home. He also was recognized as an educational technology innovator as the district implemented a program to ensure every Clinton student received either an iPad or Chromebook.
Hime also leveraged emerging technology and social media to elevate professional development and education conversations statewide through the development of an online #oklaed chat and in-person learning opportunities for educators and education leaders.
In just five years at Lawton, Hime has become known for his focus on what he calls the “Three Es for Every Student:” enrolled in a college or certification program, enlisted in the Armed Forces, or employed in a job with growth opportunities.
Toward that commitment, Hime has overseen the creation of Lawton’s national award-winning Life Ready Center expanding the availability of Advanced Placement and concurrent courses to more Lawton students; a middle school hands-on career exploration program; Makerspaces on every elementary campus; and a 5,000-student virtual school, including an evening program that expands educational access and flexibility for students and families.
“Kevin is a leader with a vision that continually challenges those around him to grow for the betterment of those they serve … and welcomes those with opposing views and mindsets, but not for trying to change them,” LPS Chief Operations Officer Jason James said. “He wants to gain understanding and begin conversations that lead to great impacts for our students and community.”
Hime holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Among numerous professional honors, Hime was named Superintendent of the Year by both the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators and the Oklahoma School Public Relations Association in 2022. In 2024, he was selected as an Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Medal for Excellence winner.