Jo Anna Dossett is an American educator and politician serving as a member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 35th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021.
Jo Anna Dossett | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Stanislawski |
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| Born | Owasso, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Chris Barber |
| Relations | J.J. Dossett (brother) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | William Jewell College (BA) Oklahoma State University–Stillwater (MA) |
Early life and education
editDossett was born in Owasso, Oklahoma. Both of her parents were teachers. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from William Jewell College and a Master of Arts from Oklahoma State University–Stillwater.[1]
Career
editPrior to entering politics, Dossett worked as a teacher for English-learners at Owasso Public Schools.[2] She was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[3]
Personal life
editDossett and her husband, Chris Barber, have two children.[4] Her brother, J. J. Dossett, is a former member of the Oklahoma Senate.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Jo Anna Dossett". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ "District Teacher of the Year Brings Community to Classroom". GTR Newspapers. 2019-01-19. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ "Jo Anna Dossett | Oklahoma Senate". oksenate.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ "Jo Anna Dossett". CAIR Oklahoma. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
- ^ World, Barbara Hoberock Tulsa (30 November 2020). "Brother, sister to serve in upper chamber for the first time in recent history". Tulsa World. Retrieved 2021-08-02.