Jean Statham was a music educator for thirty-nine years in the Norman Public Schools teaching high school, middle school, and elementary classes. Her high school students have won many honors both locally and nationally. Ms. Statham now teaches the Society of Strings Sinfonia Orchestra, which is an adult music education program offered by the OKCPHIL. Ms. Statham graduated with honors from OCU with a Bachelor of Music Education degree and received a Masters of Applied Music (cello) with honors from OU. She is a professional cellist performing with Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Lyric Theatre, Fort Smith, Norman Philharmonic, and was principal cellist with the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra.

What Sport(s) do you participate in? Chasing my toddler grandson.

What do you like the most about living in OKC? Being close to friends, family and OU football.