National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

Thunderbird Youth Academy

Oklahoma

Our mission is to provide work skills and alternative learning opportunities to meet the unique individuals needs of students in order to increase positive behavioral and academic skills.

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Program Staff

For general information about the Academy, please contact the main office or use the Contact Us form.

Main Office:  (918) 824-4850
After 4 PM:  (918) 824-4862

Toll free from 405 area code: Main (405) 239-5350

To direct dial the contacts below toll free from the 405 area code use (405) 239-53XX, inserting the last two digits of the contact numbers listed below.

Department Specific Contacts:

  • Director (Acting) - Mr. Jack Ritchie (918) 824-4815
     
  • Executive Secretary -Ms. Elaina Culver (918) 824-4825
     
  • Commandant of Cadets -Sgt. John Edwards  (918) 824-4851
     
  • Assistant Commandant -Sgt. Reb Grybowski (918) 824-4849
     
  • Recruiting/Placement/Mentoring Manager -OPEN (918) 824-4832
     
  • Education Lead -(Interim) Ms. Debbie McCulley (918) 824-4847
     
  • Counseling Lead -Ms. Jeannie Cale (918) 824-4837
     
  • Health Services -Ms. Phyllis Buffo, RN (918) 824-4801
     

Para información en español:  Toni Zetina (918) 824-4809