Jo Anna Dossett is a Democratic member of the Oklahoma State Senate representing District 35, which covers parts of Midtown Tulsa in Tulsa County. Elected in 2020, she is a lifelong educator from a family of teachers, including her brother, former Sen. J.J. Dossett . Dossett taught English as a Second Language for 15 years in the Tulsa area, earning recognition as a past school district Teacher of the Year, and advocates for education funding, smaller class sizes, health care, and criminal justice reform.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree from William Jewell College ; Master's degree from Oklahoma State University-Tulsa .
• Early Career: Served two years in the U.S. Peace Corps; taught in Tulsa metro since 2005; active in education advocacy, including lobbying and teachers' associations post-2008 recession.
• Political Experience: First elected to Oklahoma State Senate in 2020; her first political campaign; serves on committees related to her priorities in education, health care, and public safety.