Fuel OKC Welcomes Foluke Olorunnisola as Director of Quality Schools
Fuel OKC is proud to welcome Foluke Olorunnisola as our new Director of Quality Schools. A seasoned educator with 17 years of experience, Foluke brings a deep commitment to improving student outcomes, expanding access to excellent school options and creating sustainable, community-driven change. We sat down with her during her first week on the job to learn more about her journey, vision and hopes for Oklahoma City’s students and families.
Hard truth? Oklahoma City is leaving your child out of our success story
by Brent Bushey, Fuel OKC CEO, as featured in The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City is on the rise and the world is taking notice. In just the past decade, we’ve transformed from a flyover town to a nationally recognized destination. We’ve built a thriving Boathouse District, welcomed James Beard-nominated restaurants and created vibrant public spaces like Scissortail Park and a world-class Convention Center. We’re proudly hosting seven events in the 2028 Olympics and hold the title of “Softball Capital of the World.” Our population growth is strong, and we now rank as the 20th largest city in the nation.
And now, we are champions. The Oklahoma City Thunder — our beloved team built on vision, patience and investment — just brought home their first NBA title. It’s more than a sports victory; it’s a reflection of what this city can achieve when we dream big and back it up with action. From MAPS to the Paycom Center, we built the foundation for this moment together.
But as we celebrate this incredible milestone, we must also face a hard truth: our public education system is falling behind, and far too many students are being left out of Oklahoma City’s story of success.
Tackling Oklahoma City's Teacher Shortage with Innovative Pipeline Programs
As Oklahoma City faces a worsening teacher shortage, nonprofit Fuel OKC recently launched two strategic and innovative programs to build a stronger, more sustainable pipeline of educators.
Fuel OKC, a nonprofit committed to expanding access to quality public schools in Oklahoma City, is taking a dual approach to this problem: developing talent already working in classrooms and recruiting internationally trained educators.
"As we partner with schools to improve academic outcomes, one of the greatest barriers we face is the lack of well-prepared teachers,” Brent Bushey, Fuel OKC CEO said. “We can have the best strategies, the strongest leadership — but without a qualified teacher in every classroom, student success remains out of reach. We’re committed to changing that by building pathways for passionate, prepared professionals to step into the classroom and stay."
April 12 Job Fair for Educators Connects Job Seekers with OKC Hiring Schools
Educators and academic leaders seeking new opportunities are invited to the Oklahoma City Job Fair for Educators, Saturday, April 12, 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Place, Oklahoma City.
Hosted by the nonprofit Fuel OKC, this free event will bring together job seekers and hiring schools from across the metro area, providing a unique opportunity to explore teaching and leadership roles in a variety of Oklahoma City’s public schools.
Fuel Fellowship: Building Oklahoma City’s Next Generation of School Leaders
Strong leadership is essential for schools to thrive, as it fosters high expectations that drive academic excellence and student success. With a commitment to equipping Oklahoma City school leaders with the skills they need to navigate challenges and guide their schools toward excellence, Fuel OKC is launching a comprehensive leadership training — the Fuel Fellowship.