Voters in the Henryetta school district will be looking at two candidates on the ballots when they vote Tuesday, April 6.
The two, David Molet and Richard Myers, are seeking the post being vacated by long-time board member Brandi Brown.
David Molet
Molet was born in Henryetta and attended school in Oklahoma City. He received a wrestling scholarship to the University of Central Oklahoma. Molet also attended school at OSU in Oklahoma City where he received his Associates Degree.
He is co-owner and board member of Fountain View Manor Nursing Home. He founded the Pat Molet Memorial Scholarship to the Henryetta Schools. He is an active member of the First Methodist Church of Henryetta.
An account manager for a large produce company in central Oklahoma, he actively participates and engages public schools across the state of Oklahoma to assist in the Child Health and Nutrition Programs. Believes strongly in the Farm to School Program.
He and his wife,Shirley, are the parents of two and grandfather of two.
“Growing up around a nursing home, I have always believed my best friends were senior citizens, I have a deep love for them,” Molet said. “As my career moved on, I acquired a passion to assist school districts and their students to be the best they can be. Henryetta students, teachers and administrative staff are our future.”
Richard Myers
Myers has been a resident of Henryetta for the past 25 years.
He holds a bachelor of science degree in Geology from OSU Stillwater as well as a Master of Education Leadership from SNU in Tulsa. He has an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate for five subject areas including biology and chemistry, holds a state Secondary Principal Certification. In addition he is a licensed armed security guard in Oklahoma and licensed armed private investigator.
“I want to use my education and experience as an Oklahoma public school educator to be of service to the community,” he said.
That election is open to voters living within the Henryetta school district. Requests for absentee ballots must be received by the Okmulgee County election board by March 30. Early, in-person voting will be held April 1 and 2 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the election board office in Okmulgee.