The public is still awaiting official word from Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on who he plans to replace State Superintendent Ryan Walters, who resigned on Sept. 30.

We could find out on Oct. 2 when Governor Stitt scheduled a news conference on the future of education in Tulsa.

Multiple sources tell 2 News the governor is expected to select a long-time educator who lives in Tulsa Lindel Fields.

With most Oklahomans hoping for less controversy and fewer national headlines than Walters brought to the state department of education, Fields online footprint appears strictly professional and highly focused on education and leadership.

According to LinkedIn, Fields has a master's degree in Education Leadership from Southern Nazarene University and has received multiple leadership awards.

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