December 1, 2025 | CNTV News S16 • E22

In this episode of CNTV News, Brad and Quin head to Santa Fe High School in Edmond, OK. Here, they meet the 2025 Oklahoma High School Principal of the Year and proud Chickasaw citizen, Jason Hayes. Jason has dedicated his career to creating uplifting environments where students of all backgrounds can find success. “As an administrator, you’re sort of like the coach of the school,” says Jason. “[We] try to harness some positive energy, and move it in a positive direction.” Under Jason’s example of positive leadership, Santa Fe High School has found outstanding achievement in academics, athletics, the arts and philanthropy. As a Chickasaw citizen, Jason’s own academic achievements have been in part thanks to the Chickasaw Nation’s education support programs. “[The Chickasaw Nation] supports the whole state, and so it makes me very proud as a Chickasaw citizen to be a part of that,” he says.

Next in the episode, the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada, OK, is voted the #1 Most Beautiful Hospital in the USA by Soliant, a leading healthcare staffing provider. Hospitals are nominated by hospital staff, patients and the general public each year.

The Chickasaw Nation hosts annual Christmas events for families, including Santa meet-and-greets where children can take photos with Santa and share their wish lists. These events are held at Chickasaw community centers in several locations throughout the state. Visit Chickasaw.net to learn more.

To close the episode, meet the woman behind the scenes who creates beautiful decorations for not only festive episodes of CNTV News, but also for Chickasaw Nation events throughout the year. Conference and events manager Gwen Carney decorates event spaces with care, intention and talent to ensure a beautiful experience for everyone involved.

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