| Kathleen Wilcoxson | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 45th district |
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| In office 1996–2008 |
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| Born | Lawton, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Profession | educator |
Kathleen Wilcoxson represented Oklahoma State Senate District 45 from 1996 to 2008, serving the twelve years allowed under term limits.
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Wilcoxson grew up in Owasso, Oklahoma. She graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She then attended Oklahoma State University where she earned both her master's and doctorate degrees.[1] In 1990, Wilcoxson was selected as Oklahoma City Teacher of the Year. After her retirement from the Senate she returned to the classroom, teaching elementary school in the Western Heights School District.[2]
During her time in the legislature, Wilcoxson served as Co-Chair of the Education Committee. She is a strong proponent of Oklahoma implementing a voucher program for students.[3]