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Eastside Elementary

1206 E. Creek | Sallisaw, OK | 74955 | 918-775-9491

Mr. Jon Jones
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Welcome to Eastside Elementary School! As your principal, my philosophy is plain and simple; it is all about students. I believe that a principal has to be accessible, and therefore, I maintain an accessible presence for our parents, teachers, and students. I believe that parent involvement is essential to the success of our school. I believe all students need to know they are valued as a member of the school. I believe when schools, parents and children work together, the impossible becomes possible.

Our mission is to ensure all students acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful at the next level of their education. We believe students are our nation’s most valuable resource. We also believe they can and will learn if they are provided with the necessary support from home, school, and community. Basic skills are essential for a sound education. However, our children need to demonstrate mastery not only for specific subject areas but also in the areas of responsibility and self-discipline. Behavior is maintained by its consequences. We believe it is partially our responsibility to teach our students to behave appropriately. We support the idea that we should provide students with training that enables them to make appropriate choices in a climate of warmth and support. Keeping in mind that persuasion is more powerful than fear and that influence is greater than control, we believe in reinforcement of desired behaviors. To establish and maintain an effective school climate, we must perceive excellence from our students, parents, and staff. We cannot achieve excellence if we do not expect excellence.

We welcome your involvement and participation in Eastside and look forward to collaborating with you. Together, a dedicated staff, involved parents, and committed students can make Eastside an exceptional place for students to learn and grow.

Eastside Elementary - Teacher of the Year
Emily Quickel

Mrs. Emily Quickel is in her fifth year as a 5th grade teacher at Eastside Elementary. This year marks her 1st decade in education as she has taught previously at Warner Public Schools for five years. She is a long time Sallisaw resident and attended both Sallisaw and Central Public Schools. She continued her higher education as a student athlete at Carl Albert State College and later obtained her Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education at Northeastern State University. Mrs. Quickel is happily married to her husband Chase and they share two young and feisty daughters, Eden and Caroline.  She enjoys spending time with her family, attending Black Diamond sporting events, and the outdoors. 

Mrs. Quickel has a passion for education and believes strongly in encouragement and motivation to help students achieve their highest potential. She has two strong disciplines in her classroom, positive attitude and respect. Along with these, she believes that an effective educator must establish a learning environment that students feel safe and loved in. One inspirational quote she is fond of is; "Behind every student who believed in themselves is a teacher who believed in them first."  

Mrs. Quickel is proud to be a Black Diamond!