DR. CHRISTOPHER CULVER
Dr. Christopher Culver is a proud product of Oklahoma education and has served educational communities for more than a decade as a classroom teacher, secondary principal, and most recently as a cabinet-level administrator. Dr. Culver is a product of a divorced family and split time between Tulsa & Wyandotte, OK and Fayetteville, NC during his childhood. Currently, Dr. Culver serves as a consultant with expertise in kindness, culture and understanding Gen Z/Gen A, and as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma City University, teaching future teachers and leaders.
He is highly sought after and well known for his high-energy, passionate, engaging, and motivational professional development. Participants call him “engaging, charismatic, dynamic, and enthusiastic.” He has his pulse on today’s generation. He is focused on spreading kindness, improving mindset, cultivating culture, and educating about Gen Z/A. Connect with Dr. Culver today! Check out more about his workshops/sessions.
Read more about Dr. Culver’s professional history below
As a teacher, Dr. Culver achieved remarkable success, with 95% of his students passing the graduation-required assessment in English Language Arts (ELA). His leadership as ELA Department Chair was instrumental in elevating the ELA department's grade from an F to a C within one academic school year, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence and student achievement.
Transitioning to a site-level administrator, Dr. Culver continued to make impactful changes. He improved student attendance rates from 71% to an impressive 93% in just one year. His efforts in reducing discipline referrals and out-of-school suspensions by 35% also contributed to a more positive and conducive learning environment. Additionally, he increased academic achievement outcomes in core content areas by over 20% in a single year, showcasing his ability to drive significant improvements in student performance.
In his role as a district-level administrator, Dr. Culver further demonstrated his leadership capabilities. He joined the Superintendent’s cabinet amidst a State Intervention to help improve educational experiences and opportunities. He played a key role in enhancing ACT scores across the district and facilitated the removal of two schools from the Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) list by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE). Under his guidance, the English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPA) scores improved from an F to a B in one academic year, and for dually identified students (Special Education and Multilingual Learners), the ELPA score increased from an F to an A. His efforts also transformed Jet Academy from a needs improvement status with the OSDE while also supporting the recovery of more than 1,300 course credits for students. Culver increased the district’s graduation rate and led the strategic planning process from inception to board approval. He successfully launched dual language programs in two schools, resulting in increased enrollment and higher student outcomes.
Dr. Culver is the former President of the Oklahoma Association for Bilingual Education, where he has championed work to bring awareness to the importance and benefits of multilingual and dual language education. During his tenure, he successfully launched the inaugural OABE Summer Virtual Institute which is free of charge to educators and features internationally recognized keynote speakers.
Culver has also been a voice on a national level, contributing to panels that focus on improving public education and shaping federal educational policies. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in English Education and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Northeastern State University, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from Southern Nazarene University, where he explored the power of motivation and a positive school culture.
Dr. Chris Culver's extensive experience in educational leadership, marked by significant improvements in student outcomes, strategic planning, and innovative program implementation, highlights his commitment to fostering educational excellence. His work continues to make a profound impact on the communities he serves, inspiring positive change and growth in the field of education.
Engaging, Charismatic, Dynamic, Enthusiastic • CULTURE GURU, GEN Z/GEN A EXPERTCERTIFICATIONS
English (5-12)
Principal (PK-12)
Superintendent
“Dr. Culver is extremely charismatic and immediately gets his audience engaged and actively involved in learning the content. His knowledge of Gen Z and Gen A and how to relate to them was top notch. He gave practical and relevant advice for educators to immediately implement, all that would greatly benefit students. He was kind, compassionate, and genuine in his love for education. I HIGHLY recommend spending time learning with and from Dr. Culver, not a moment will be wasted!”
“After leaving the session, I was equipped with invaluable tools and innovative ideas to guide my district in making thoughtful, research-based decisions to better serve our students. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Culver as a thought partner for decisions impacting ALL students.”
“Chris’ knowledge, focus, energy, and expertise were on full display during a recent training session. A+ experience! If you have the chance to attend any session he delivers—DO IT!”
>>>What They Are Saying
“Dr. Chris Culver is a dynamic presenter; his positivity, passion, and enthusiasm are infectious! His presentation ‘Gen Z Unplugged’ was packed with relevant information and practical tools that I could immediately apply, including insights into the specific challenges my students face and how I can support them. As a teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience, hearing Dr. Culver was refreshing and has left me invigorated and informed for the next school year!”
Recent presentations include:
“Engaging ESL Learners” EARCOS Asia | March 2018
"Let’s Get Positive! Improving School Culture” OSIS Conference | June 2023
"Improving Communication” Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma | August 2023.
“Building Bridges” Louisiana Teaching English as a Second Language Conference | October 2023
“Engaging Multilingual Families” Louisiana TeachingEnglish as a Second Language Conference | October 2023
“Building Bridges” La Cosecha Dual Language Conference | November 2023
“New Year, New You!” OPSRC Innovative School Summit | January 2024
“Generation Z: Understanding the next Generation” OASSP/OMLEA • Oklahoma | February 2024
“Building Bridges” OASSP/OMLEA • Oklahoma | February 2024
“Engaging Multilingual Families” OAESP • Oklahoma | February 2024
“Building Bridges” NABE • New Orleans | March 2024
“Cultivating Cultural Intelligence” NABE • New Orleans | March 2024
“Building Bridges” OSIS Conference | June 2024
“Gen Z: Understanding the next Generation” OSIS Conference | June 2024
“Engaging Multilingual Families” OSIS Conference | June 2024
“Creating a Sense of Belonging with Cultural Intelligence “ Nuts and Bolts | June 2024
“Cultivating Resilience: Harnessing Gen Z Grit in Informed Practice” Nuts and Bolts | June 2024
“Grit Unleashed: Mastering Emotional Intelligence” Nuts and Bolts | June 2024
“Gen Z: Understanding the next Generation” Nuts and Bolts | June 2024
“ACE Gen Z: Engaging, Motivating, and Connecting” EduSkills Back to School Conference | July 2024
“Building Bridges: Unity and Vision” EduSkills Back to School Conference | July 2024
“ACE Gen Z” Watonga Public Schools | August 2024
“Power of YOU!” Keynote Springer Public Schools | August 2024
“Power of Communication and Positive Mindset” Keynote Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County | August 2024
“Power of YOU!” Keynote Edmond Public Schools | August 2024
“ACE Gen Z” Oologah-Talala Public Schools | August 2024
“ACE Gen Z” McCord Public Schools | August 2024
“ACE Gen Z” Newkirk Public Schools | August 2024
“ACE Gen Z/Alpha” El Reno Public Schools | September 2024
“Trauma Informed” and “GRIT: Gen Z/A” | Oklahoma School Counselor Association Conference | October 2024
“K.E.E.P. Being You” Keynote Address | Forever 43 Mental Health Fundraiser | October 2024
Gen Z/A Relationships Workshop (3 Hours), Newcastle High School | October 2024
Fostering Peer-to-Peer Relationships, Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County | October 2024
Leading With Heart, Virginia Elementary School Principal Association | October 2024
