Leadership Team
Curtis Inge Middle School · Leadership
Leadership Team
Joey Slate
Principal
joeyslate@nobleps.com · (405) 872-3495
Mr. Joey Slate is proud to serve as the principal of Curtis Inge Middle School and brings more than 20 years of experience in public education. Throughout his career, he has served as both a classroom teacher and administrator in several Oklahoma school districts, including Crooked Oak Public Schools, Oklahoma City Public Schools, Shawnee Public Schools, Moore Public Schools, and Noble Public Schools.
While his experience spans multiple grade levels, the majority of his career has been dedicated to middle school education. Mr. Slate believes that the middle school years are some of the most important in a student's educational journey, providing opportunities for students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally while preparing for success in high school and beyond.
Mr. Slate is passionate about building meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff, believing that strong connections create the foundation for a positive school culture. He is equally committed to ensuring high-quality teaching and learning in every classroom by supporting educators, fostering collaboration, and maintaining high expectations for all students.
At Curtis Inge Middle School, Mr. Slate is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student is challenged to grow, encouraged to lead, and inspired to reach their full potential.
Outside of school, Mr. Slate enjoys spending time with his wife, Gretchen, and their five children. Whether attending his children's activities, cheering on University of Oklahoma athletics, or serving the Noble community, he values opportunities to connect with others beyond the school day.
Assistant Principals
Katelynn Walker
Assistant Principal
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Mrs. Katelynn Walker believes the middle school years are some of the most important in a student's educational journey. It's a time when students are discovering who they are, building confidence, and laying the foundation for their future. As Assistant Principal at Curtis Inge Middle School, she is passionate about creating a school environment where every student feels known, supported, and challenged to grow. Her goal is to help students develop not only academically, but also in the confidence, character, and skills they'll carry with them into high school and beyond.
Mrs. Walker began her career in education with Tahlequah Public Schools before finding her long-term home with Noble Public Schools. Over the past 11 years, she has served students as both a high school English teacher and now as an administrator. Along the way, she also served as a class sponsor, led the school technology committee, and chaired the fellowship committee before transitioning into school leadership.
Her favorite part of being an assistant principal is the opportunity to truly get to know students and invest in their journey during the three years they spend at Curtis Inge Middle School. She values building meaningful relationships with families and loves that those connections often continue long after students leave middle school, allowing her to celebrate their accomplishments and milestones for years to come.
Outside of school, Mrs. Walker enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children. Whether they're attending concerts, spending a day at the lake, cheering at sporting events, or making memories with family and friends, she treasures every opportunity to be together.
Mrs. Walker is grateful to be part of the Curtis Inge community and looks forward to partnering with students and families to make every middle school year one of growth, success, and lasting memories.
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