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Building Pathways to Success: A Conversation with Board Member Glen Cosper


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In this episode of the NCLA podcast, our host, Rachael Mann, is joined by Glenn Cosper, a distinguished board member from Moore Norman Technology Center, who talks about the evolving landscape of career and technical education (CTE). They discuss the critical role of board members in CTE programs, personal journeys in the CTE space, challenges in starting new CTE programs, engaging with advisory committees, overcoming hurdles, and building strong relationships to benefit CTE students.

More about today's guest:

Glen Cosper currently serves on the Moore Norman Technology Center Board of Education, representing Zone 5, Office 5. Mr. Cosper has the dedication, desire, and unique perspective on public education and is the only person ever elected to the Moore Norman Technology Center Board after serving two elected terms on the Moore Public School Board of Education. He was born and raised in south Oklahoma City and is a graduate of US Grant High School, where he was a member of DECA, one of CareerTech’s educational programs, Oklahoma City Community College, and the University of Central Oklahoma.

He spent 16 years in the office technology industry during the transition from stand-alone equipment to integrated internet-based digital products. He served as Oklahoma Office Technology Association President and National board member. He later worked in radio and is a Realtor at Keller Williams Realty.

Mr. Cosper’s community involvement includes:


  • 2021 South Oklahoma City Chamber Citizen of the Year
  • 2009-2010 President of the Oklahoma Association of Technology Centers
  • Governors Task Force on School Violence, Maps for Kids, and School Safety Planning
  • Recipient of the “Achievement in Education Award” from the Moore Chamber of Commerce
  • Board Member, Advisor, and Project Manager with the Rotary Club of South OKC
  • Moore Public Schools Foundation
  • US Grant High School Alumni Board
  • Oklahoma History Center Advisory Board
  • OKC Tree Bank
  • South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce - Vice President of Government Affairs
  • Tinker Comstar Class of 2010
  • Glen enjoys spending ​time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He also enjoys trying new restaurants and going to concerts with family and friends.

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