Pam Battle – Currently Managing Director at Opes One Advisors , and was and previously an Owner of R2 Group and Sopraffino. Pam has a B.A. in Art History and is a firm believer of Art and Story for teaching. In addition to AKERA, Pam has been involved with these organizations as well Dreamer Concepts – A community Artspace (dreamerconcepts.org) Norman Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Committee – Empowering women to be strong business leaders (normanchamber.com) LNOKC Empowering Women – Women supporting local and national charities
Cedric Currin-Moore – graduated from Sterling College with a B.S. in Elementary Education. While in college Cedric played football, ran track, and worked with children from the community. After graduation, he worked for 14 years as a professional educator; teaching, tutoring, and coaching children of all ages. Cedric has also worked as an Elementary Education consultant for OUHSC Future Health Scientist Partnership Program.
As the STEM Project Coordinator, Cedric is able to combine three of his passions: the STEM field, networking with new people, and being an ambassador for the youth. He has witnessed the positive impacts that After School Programs can have on the social and academic lives of young people. Cedric is elated to be part of the OKAN team!
Yiyuan Pan(Iris) – Was a previous Instructor in AKERA and now completed graduate studies in Education at Boston College. She’s currently working on the severe multiple disabilities program (deaf-blind, autism, cerebral palsy).