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Our Story
Opening its doors in the fall of 2024, Harding Charter Preparatory Elementary stands as a beacon of academic excellence, guided by five fundamental touchstones that shape our educational philosophy.
Our mission is to prepare our students to be successful in a middle school honors program.
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Open-access gifted and talented program
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Emphasis on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading
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Additional programming offering in music, art, and physical education.
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Small school community with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1
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Top-priority ranking for admission to Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School
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FREE to attend and OPEN to all!
Principal Ingram
Lana Ingram began her educational career teaching 4th Grade and Kindergarten in the Kansas City, Missouri, metro area. Upon relocating to Oklahoma, Ingram taught 5th Grade in Cushing Public Schools, followed by teaching special education in Stroud, OK. Her career continued at Will Rogers Elementary in Edmond for four years as a special education teacher. Ingram moved to John Rex Charter School as the differentiation facilitator for three years. She then moved into the role of Dean of Students in 2019 and began her administrative career. She served as the John Rex Charter School community as principal for four year. Ms. Ingram is proud to be the founding principal of Harding Charter Preparatory Elementary School, and her tenure began in the summer of 2024.
Ingram earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education degrees from the University of Central Missouri in 2004. She went on to earn her Master's Degree in Teaching and Leadership in Special Education from Oklahoma State University in 2010. In 2020, Ingram earned her school principal certification from East Central University.
EDUCATION AND SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- School Principal Certification (East Central University, 2020).
- Master's Degree in Teaching and Leadership in Special Education (Oklahoma State University, 2010).
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (University of Central Missouri, 2004).
- 20 years of experience in education
- 5 years of experience in administration
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Founding Principal, Harding Charter Preparatory Elementary School, OKC, OK (Summer 2024-Current)
- Principal, John Rex Charter Elementary School, OKC, OK (2020-2024)
- Dean of Students, John Rex Charter Elementary School, OKC, OK (2019-2020)
- Differentiation Facilitator, John Rex Charter School, OKC, OK (2016-2019)
- Special Education Teacher, Will Rogers Elementary School, Edmond, OK (2012-2016)
- Special Education Teacher, Stroud Elementary School, Stroud, OK (2011-2012)
- Special Education Teacher, Oak Grove School, Cushing, OK (2010-20122)
- 5th Grade Teacher, Deep Rock Elementary, Cushing, OK (2008-2010)
- Kindergarten Teacher, McQuerry Elementary, Odessa, MO (2007-2008)
- 4th Grade Teacher, Spring Valley Elementary, Raytown, MO (2005-2007)
Office Hours + Contact Information
School Office Contact Information
Phone: 405-767-3003
Fax: 405-609-1677
Website – www.hardingcharterprep.org
School Address
12600 N. Kelley Ave, OKC, OK 73131
Summer Office Hours
(M - TH) 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 7:25 a.m.
School Hours
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Principal's Office
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Attendance Office
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Classroom Teachers
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
YMCA After School Program (for those who opt-in)
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.