John Croisant
John Croisant
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John Thomas Croisant (born January 10, 1977) is an American educator, businessman, and political candidate based in Tulsa, Oklahoma[1]. He has a history of being involved in Oklahoma athletics, secondary education, and public service. Croisant currently serves on the Tulsa Public Schools Board[2], where he represents District 5 since 2020. He also owns an Allstate agency that services the Midtown and greater Tulsa area.
Early Life and Education
Croisant was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Attended Jenks High School[3] in Jenks, Oklahoma where he was a member of the school's band and soccer team. Later John attended the University of Tulsa[4] where he continued marching band and was a walk-on for the men's soccer team from 1995 to 1996 seasons. He graduated University of Tulsa with a B.A. in Political Science and Secondary Social Studies Education as well as a pre-law certificate. After graduating from the University of Tulsa in 1999, he moved to New Orleans to join his brother in 2001. After Hurricane Katrina[5] in 2005, he moved back to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Athletics
As a soccer player, Croisant won an Oklahoma state championship with TSC '77 in 1995. After moving to Louisiana, he competed in the USL Premier Development League[6] for the Louisiana Outlaws in 2003.
After retiring from playing, Croisant became a coach at multiple different high schools and clubs around Oklahoma and Louisiana. The schools include Jenks High School[3], Metairie Park Country Day School[7], De La Salle High School (New Orleans)[8], Bishop Kelley High School[9], Tulsa Edison Preparatory School[10]. At the club level, he coached Plantation Athletic Club in New Orleans, Metro Tulsa Soccer Club, and Union Soccer Club.
In terms of accomplishments while a coach, Croisant was the assistant coach for Bishop Kelley's state championship-winning soccer team in 2006. In 2012, John was presented as the 5A Girls All-State coach while coaching for Tulsa Edison Preparatory School. After his time at Edison, Croisant was awarded the "100 Wins" recognition from the Oklahoma Soccer Coaches Association (OSCA).
Career
John Croisant has taught for over 16 years as a social studies teacher. Throughout the years, he has taught at a variety of different schools between Louisiana and Oklahoma. The schools include: RJ Bunche Middle School, De La Salle High School,[8], Bishop Kelley High School[9], Edison Middle School[10].
After the teacher walk out in 2018[11], John decided to leave teaching to better provide for his family. He opened up John Croisant Allstate agency LLC, which he currently manages in Midtown Tulsa.
Public Service[12]
In 2016, John ran for Oklahoma House of Representatives[13] in House District 67 as a Republican candidate. In 2018, he switched his political affiliation to the Democratic Party. In 2020, Croisant won his election to the Tulsa Public Schools Board for District 5. He is currently serving in that role. In February of 2025, he announced his run for U.S. Congress for the 1st congressional District of Oklahoma[14] in the 2026 midterms.
Personal Life
John Croisant is one of four children of Pamela and William Croisant. John Croisant married Deborah Croisant in 2006. The couple has one son, Hayden, born in 2007.
References
- ↑ "Tulsa, Oklahoma", Wikipedia, 2025-10-07, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ "Tulsa Public Schools", Wikipedia, 2025-09-26, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Jenks High School", Wikipedia, 2025-10-09, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ "University of Tulsa", Wikipedia, 2025-09-15, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ "Hurricane Katrina", Wikipedia, 2025-09-30, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ "USL League Two", Wikipedia, 2025-10-09, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ "Metairie Park Country Day School", Wikipedia, 2025-08-24, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "De La Salle High School (New Orleans)", Wikipedia, 2025-10-04, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Bishop Kelley High School", Wikipedia, 2025-09-13, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Edison Preparatory School", Wikipedia, 2025-09-13, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ "2018 Oklahoma teachers' strike", Wikipedia, 2025-07-17, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ "John T. Croisant". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ↑ "Oklahoma House of Representatives", Wikipedia, 2025-10-13, retrieved 2025-10-15
- ↑ "Oklahoma's 1st congressional district", Wikipedia, 2025-09-14, retrieved 2025-10-15
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