Epic Charter Schools names Shaun Ross superintendent
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Epic Charter Schools names Shaun Ross superintendent
OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 4, 2025) — Epic Charter Schools has named Dr. Shaun Ross as its next superintendent, choosing the longtime educator to lead Oklahoma’s largest virtual charter school and its nearly 30,000 students.
Interim Superintendent Justin Hunt has been overseeing school operations since the school’s previous superintendent resigned in June.
Epic’s governing board immediately began a nearly six-month search for candidates to fill the superintendent’s seat. Fifty-four applicants from 17 states were considered, with the interview process consisting of three rounds. Final interviews were held in November with three candidates, and from this exceptional talent pool, Ross was selected.
Ross, a native of Oklahoma City, having served most recently as senior executive director of student support and accountability for Oklahoma City Public Schools, said he was honored to be chosen for the role, adding that it was both humbling and exciting.
“To be selected from a field of such outstanding education professionals is an honor,” Ross said. “I am proud to put my skill set to work for the thousands of Oklahoma families who have entrusted Epic with their children.”
Trevor Hammons, chair of Epic’s governing board, said he and his fellow board members conducted three rounds of interviews, and after thoroughly weighing each candidate, Ross emerged as the best and strongest choice for Epic’s future.
“Shaun’s record of school success will be critical as he makes decisions that will guide Epic’s future, and his history of making informed and deliberate choices will be invaluable as this school continues to evolve,” Hammons said.
Ross said he is looking forward to leading Epic into a new era of stability, continuity and academic excellence.
“Epic has been through what it’s been through and learned so many valuable lessons,” he said. “It’s time to move forward, leave the past behind and double down on our commitment to student success.”