Brenda StanleyBrenda Stanley is an American politician and former educator serving as a member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 42nd district. Elected in November 2018, she assumed office on January 14, 2019.Early life and educationStanley was raised in Duluth, Georgia. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Georgia College, a Bachelor of Science in administration from the University of Central Oklahoma, and a Master of Education from the University of Georgia.CareerStanley worked as a teacher and school principal at L.W. Westfall Elementary in Midwest City until retiring in 2016. She also worked as an adjunct professor at University of Central Oklahoma and a project manager at Rose State College. Stanley was elected to the Oklahoma Senate in November 2018 and assumed office on January 14, 2019.