Classroom Experience
James teaches History and Government and has seen firsthand how knowledge helps students break cycles of poverty.
DR. JAMES TAYLOR FOR STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Republican Dr. James Taylor
Vote June 16th, 2026
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TRUSTED LEADERSHIP
FOR SCHOOLS.
- ★ History & Government Teacher • Senior Pastor
- ★ Faith, Family, Leadership • Conservative Action
- ★ 3 C’s Framework: Constitution • Conscience • Constituents
Dr. James Taylor is running for Oklahoma State School Superintendent to put students, teachers, and families first. As a classroom teacher and community leader, he brings practical school experience and principled conservative leadership to Oklahoma education.
“I am not a career politician. I’m a classroom teacher who knows what actually works.”
Built on real values
Faith, family, and leadership for Oklahoma schools
Dr. James Taylor has served as a classroom teacher, senior pastor, author, and community leader. His campaign is focused on better academic outcomes, stronger support for teachers, and partnership with parents.
Faith & Family Leadership
James is Senior Pastor of First Christ’s Church in Norman and a husband, father, and grandfather committed to serving families.
Conservative Community Leadership
Author of It’s Biblical, Not Political! and producer of Critical Race Theory vs. The Bible, bringing clear conservative leadership to the public square.
Results for Education
Focused on teacher shortages, practical legislative solutions, and accountable spending that improves student outcomes.
Meet Dr. James Taylor
Faith, Family, Leadership
Dr. James Taylor is running to deliver trusted leadership for Oklahoma schools with constitutional principles, practical classroom knowledge, and direct accountability to families.
Background
James teaches History and Government and believes knowledge is the great equalizer in life. He is Senior Pastor of First Christ’s Church of Norman and has spent years helping families, students, and communities grow in both character and opportunity. He is married to Rapheala, has four adult children, two adopted children at home, and five grandchildren.
Family & Faith
Senior Pastor • Husband, father, grandfather
Education Leadership
Classroom teacher • Practical reform advocate
Core
concerns
- • Address teacher shortages with retention and pipeline solutions
- • Build better legislative collaboration around student outcomes
- • Improve results through accountable use of school funding
Education Priorities That Deliver Results
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Oklahoma State Superintendent Election
Vote 2026
Oklahoma deserves principled school leadership that puts students first. In 2026, your vote can send a clear message that education leadership should be grounded in faith, family, and proven classroom priorities.
Dr. James Taylor is running to restore accountability, support teachers, and improve student outcomes across Oklahoma.
State School Superintendent
Election Day
June 16, 2026
Office
Oklahoma State Superintendent
Commitment
Trusted Leadership for Schools