Leadership Team

Mike Crase holds a bachelor degree from OU and a master degree from NSU. Mr. Crase has been with Tulsa Public Schools for 22 years, beginning his career as a coach and classroom teacher at Edison before moving into an administrative role within TPS. Mr. Crase is going into his 7^th year serving the East Central families as the principal of East Central High School.

Mr. Crase believes in servant leadership and holding students to a high standard to prepare Tulsa's youth to be highly marketable for beyond high school. He enjoys building relationships with the students and teachers at ECHS  most of all and looks forward to continuing to drive ECHS forward in all areas.

Brian Stone has spent thirty years as an educator, working at schools in Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Washington. He has worked in Tulsa Public Schools for 15 years and has served as an assistant principal at East Central High School for 10 years.  His duties at East Central including supervision of guidance counselors, master scheduling, curriculum, testing, personnel, the senior class, and the Advanced Placement program.

Mr. Stone is married with two adult children. He enjoys reading, listening to music, working out, and going to the movies. 

Jen Durham holds a Master's of Educational Leadership degree from Cameron University and holds the professional certifications of teacher of Business Technology, Secondary and Elementary School Administration.

Ms. Durham has been with Tulsa Public Schools for 8 years, first as a teacher, moving into a dean role, and currently serves as an assistant principal for East Central High School.

Ms. Durham believes every student has the opportunity for success if given the right tools, taking on leadership responsibilities to ensure all students have an equitable academic experience while upholding TPS core values of Team, Character, Excellence, Equity and Joy. On a personal note, Ms. Durham is the mother of three remarkable children and enjoys spending time with them when not serving Tulsa's youth.