The Saville Center for Child Advocacy

The Saville Center will be closed on September 2, 2024.

For emergencies please call 405-377-5670

🎞🎥 Dancing with the Stars Announcement 🎥🎞
It's time to save the date for "Dancing with the Stars" presented by The Saville Center with choreography by Abbie Graves.

Our 2024 theme is: Famous Movie Soundtracks! This event will be held on December 7th, 2024, and tickets/fan favorites will go live on November 16th. Meet our dance competitors below.

Movie Hint: "Doc, you're my only hope."

Roberta Douglas is an Assistant Director at OSU Career Services; she spends her days on the OSU Campus, helping employers hire OSU talent and connecting students to their careers. Married to a fellow Stillwater native, they are raising two daughters in their hometown.

Roberta is a lifelong volunteer, dedicated to impacting the community. She is currently serving in her second year as a Stillwater Public Schools Board Member and her nineth year on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Payne County.

A few of her favorite things include cheering on the Pioneers & the Cowboys, dancing to loud music while cleaning, margaritas on a patio, sunshine (preferably at a beach), and almost any celebration!

Victor Celso is a General Manager with Baker and Gambill’s, with over eight years of experience in management of Food and Hospitality Industries. Victor is a powerful force in the workplace and uses his positive attitude and tireless energy to inspire his team, encourage others to work hard, and have fun doing it.

Victor was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, but has since made Oklahoma his home. He is inspired daily by his wife and his three boys. In his free time, Victor likes to watch movies, watch his Green Bay Packers play, relax, and play video games with his sons. He absolutely LOVES meeting new people, hearing their stories, and spreading positivity and good vibes back into the world.

🎞🎥 Dancing with the Stars Announcement 🎥🎞
It's time to save the date for "Dancing with the Stars" presented by The Saville Center with choreography by Abbie Graves.

Our 2024 theme is: Famous Movie Soundtracks! This event will be held on December 7th, 2024, and tickets/fan favorites will go live on November 16th. Meet our dance competitors below.

Movie Hint: "I would never wear heels if my feet were shaped this way!"

Sarah Priest, a Plano, TX native, has made Stillwater her home for the past 22 years. As the Executive Director of CASA for Kids, Inc., Sarah channels her deep compassion for children and her commitment to justice into supporting volunteers who advocate for children within the court system. CASA and The Saville Center share a common mission, often serving the same children in our community, and Sarah is proud to contribute to raising funds for the vital work The Saville Center provides.

Sarah is also a mother to two daughters, Hazel (16) and Eleanor (13), and is married to Rob Woods. Together, they enjoy weekends spent at the lake.

Mike Nugent has been a resident of Stillwater for 17 years. He has a beautiful wife and 4 amazing children. He works hard at his job, owning his own business, and being a board member for the non-profit Trial by Fire. When he isn't busy at work, he can be found enjoying music down by the lake. He will be taking off his dance dad shirt for the night and stepping onto the stage himself to support Saville in their mission to help children in our community.

🎞🎥 Dancing with the Stars Announcement 🎥🎞
It's time to save the date for "Dancing with the Stars" presented by The Saville Center with choreography by Abbie Graves.

Our 2024 theme is: Famous Movie Soundtracks! This event will be held on December 7th, 2024, and tickets/fan favorites will go live on November 16th. Meet our dance competitors below.

Movie Hint: "People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it"

My name is Jamie Richardson. I’m the Director of Foster Care for Lions Meadows of Hope. In 2010 I received my degree and started working for Payne County DHS as a Child Welfare Investigator. I eventually found my way to Lions Meadows of Hope and have been there for about 8 years. I love working with children and I’m passionate about giving vulnerable children a voice. I have a 15-year-old son, and I love attending all his sporting events and being his number 1 fan. I have two fur freeloaders, and they rule my household. I enjoy traveling, working out, playing softball, pickleball, and reading.

I am excited to be a part of such an amazing experience! I have enjoyed watching past performances (never thought I would be up here, but here we are). I have absolutely NO dancing skills or coordination, but I'm excited to help our amazing Community Partners and embarrass my son! After all, it is a mom's duty.

Chris moved to Stillwater in 2009 and has been a resident ever since. He has four children, Carter (22), Cora (14), Waverley (12), and Eden (8). His career as a firefighter/paramedic began in Cushing, OK in 2011. For the last 7+ years he has served as a flight paramedic for Air Evac Lifeteam in Ponca City, OK. As a native Texan, his loyalty has flipped, and he now considers himself an Okie. In 2023, Chris started Trial by Fire Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving first responders and combat veterans.

🎞🎥 Dancing with the Stars Announcement 🎥🎞
It's time to save the date for "Dancing with the Stars" presented by The Saville Center with choreography by Abbie Graves.

Our 2024 theme is: Famous Movie Soundtracks! This event will be held on December 7th, 2024, and tickets/fan favorites will go live on November 16th. Meet our dance competitors below.

Movie Hint: "This is our time! To play our music too loud, make mistakes, to live!"

Meet Riley! Riley Hall was born and raised in Perry Oklahoma. She moved to Stillwater for college in 2019 to attend Oklahoma State University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration, while also cheering for the Oklahoma State All Girl Cheer Team. She has since then made Stillwater her home. She began her career at Exchange Bank while in High School, worked through college and has been with the bank ever since. Currently in her 6th year at Exchange Bank, she is now a Consumer Lender. Consumer Lending has been her happy place for about 2 years now. Riley truly values her customers and loves getting to know them on a personal level and enjoys helping them achieve their financial goals. Staying involved in our community is very important to Riley. She serves on the Young Professionals of Stillwater Council where she is a co-chair for communications. She is also on the Government Affairs Committee with the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. Riley is a recent graduate of Leadership Stillwater Class 32 and is serving as a co-chair for class 33. She hopes to continue to stay involved in the community and grow her professional relationships and leadership. In her free time, Riley enjoys traveling, hunting, and reading. Riley is excited to be a part of supporting the Saville Center. Riley would like to fair warn you about her dance moves... but says bring your donations anyways!

Manuel Barron was born and raised in Newcastle Oklahoma and is the second youngest of four siblings. Manuel is a self-proclaimed amateur film and food critic specializing in Martin Scorsese Films. Manuel recently moved to Stillwater to begin his career in the fire service with the Cushing Fire Department. Since moving to Stillwater Manuel has spent time learning the tradition-rich culture of the fire service, walking around Boomer Lake, and making new friends.

🎞🎥 Dancing with the Stars Announcement 🎥🎞
It's time to save the date for "Dancing with the Stars" presented by The Saville Center with choreography by Abbie Graves.

Our 2024 theme is: Famous Movie Soundtracks! This event will be held on December 7th, 2024, and tickets/fan favorites will go live on November 16th. Meet our dance competitors below.

Movie Hint: "Big mistake. Big. Huge. I have to go shopping now."

Hi! My name is Carlee Mae Smith. I am a first-year student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Oklahoma State University. I have also had the amazing opportunity to be an intern and work for The Saville Center and know how amazing the services and staff are! Some things I love are spending time with friends and family, loving on my best friend and kitty cat Arbie, and devoting myself to others in any kind of way.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Dr. Johnny Salinas is the Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Oklahoma State University's Greenwood School of Music in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He holds music degrees from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Beyond his passion for music, Johnny enjoys traveling, exploring new cuisines, playing sports, gardening, and spending quality time with his wife, two children, and two dogs.

🎞🎥 Dancing with the Stars Announcement 🎥🎞
It's time to save the date for "Dancing with the Stars" presented by The Saville Center with choreography by Abbie Graves.

Our 2024 theme is: Famous Movie Soundtracks! This event will be held on December 7th, 2024, and tickets/fan favorites will go live on November 16th. Meet our dance competitors below.

Movie Hint: "I'm here to keep you alive, not help you shop"

Pepper Vold lives in Stillwater and enjoys being the mother of two lovely daughters. Her daytime job is in sales, but her passion is Dancing. Pepper is a certified Zumba instructor and teaches at Step4ward Fitness Center. She's also a Line Dance Instructor and has classes on Thursday evenings at Outlaws here in Stillwater as well as at Oklahoma Ranch in Bricktown every Friday night. She has lived here in Stillwater for many years and attended Oklahoma State University. She enjoys bringing people together and meeting new people so go try her class out!

Brett Wellden is a former rodeo contestant that has competed in several events including ba****ck bronc riding. After many years of competition, he was presented with an offer to announce several rodeos. It was an offer that changed his life! Over the last two decades, he has become one of the most entertaining announcers in the rodeo and equine event industry. He has worked everything from the smallest amateur rodeo, livestock and horse shows, to historic PRCA events and large scale PBRs. He has been selected several times as a finals announcer for multiple associations and has received numerous awards for his skill behind the mic.
Brett is a former United States Marine with combat service which is reflected in his patriotic openings at events. He has also served thirty plus years as a law enforcement officer in the State of Oklahoma, mainly working narcotics and complex conspiracy cases. Brett lives in Stillwater, OK with his significant other, Lynda who is also a seasoned law enforcement veteran. Brett has a strong faith in GOD and a profound love of this country and the heritage of the American cowboy.

🎞🎥 Dancing with the Stars Announcement 🎥🎞
It's time to save the date for "Dancing with the Stars" presented by The Saville Center with choreography by Abbie Graves.

Our 2024 theme is: Famous Movie Soundtracks! This event will be held on December 7th, 2024, and tickets/fan favorites will go live on November 16th. Meet our dance competitors below.

Movie Hint: "Pour myself a cup of ambition"

When you ask Richelle Wingo where she is from, the answer isn't easy so she sticks with Oklahoma. Although she has spent time in Enid, Sand Springs, Tahlequah, Tennessee and Arkansas, since her parents are in Stillwater she has been coming "home" to Stillwater for over 20 years. In 2017, she and her family made it official and declared Stillwater as their home. After obtaining her education as an elementary teacher from Northeastern State University, she spent many years in the classroom before starting her 15-year journey to serving kids in Foster Care through an organization in Arkansas. After deciding to move home to Stillwater, she accidentally started a very successful Virtual Assistant business, Just Wingo It. She served clients all over the US virtually as well as many businesses in the Stillwater area. In 2023, she gave that up to take on what she describes as the best job at OSU, serving as the Director of Presidential Affairs to President Kayse Shrum. Being involved in the community of OSU as well as the community of Stillwater is rewarding. In her free time, she enjoys frequenting the sno cone stand, attending any sporting event, every moment spent on a beach, and going on adventures with her husband and kids. Richelle does not describe herself as a dancer except when in the kitchen making dinner or attempting TikTok dances with her kids, but she is ready to take on the challenge for a great cause. She and her husband Joel have been married for 20+ years and have 3 kids, Ava, Emma, and Eli.

Hello, I'm Rockford Brown and I have worked at the Payne County Sheriff's Office for 22 years this December. I am fortunate to have a wonderful family, wife (Chrissy), 8 year-old daughter (Charley), and 7 year-old son (Theodore). We are a wild bunch, at least the children and I, who keep Chrissy up night concerned which one of us will crash their bike, jump off the fort, or have a new laceration. When not having fun, we can be found in the aftermath at an ER seeking treatment for broken bones, lacerations, falls that leave me in agonizing pain, and the occasional coin that got swallowed when we were told by Chrissy to, "TAKE THAT OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!"

Four years of my career were spent as an investigator primarily working crimes against children cases. During this time I worked closely with The Saville Center. I can attest firsthand to the incredible impact they have in this community.

🎞🎥 Dancing with the Stars Announcement 🎥🎞
It's time to save the date for "Dancing with the Stars" presented by The Saville Center with choreography by Abbie Graves.

Our 2024 theme is: Famous Movie Soundtracks! This event will be held on December 7th, 2024, and tickets/fan favorites will go live on November 16th. Meet our dance competitors below.

Movie Hint: "Talk to me Goose"

Chris Goff Top 7
-Ear Nose & Throat Surgeon with Stillwater Medical Center
-Loving father to 16-year-old star dancer daughter Daisy who declares, “I’ll come watch you dance dad as long as none of my friends are there and no one knows we are related"
-Loving father to 13-year-old son Hudson who declares, “I’ll come watch you dance dad as long as you pay me $10 per hour so I can buy a new bonus pack for Red Dead Redemption”
-Loving husband to smoke’n hot wife Mindy who he met in Show Choir in 9th grade in Joplin, MO. She just couldn’t resist those Jazz Hands and that Bedazzled vest, as they danced their way into love to that classic 90’s hit by Katrina & The Waves….Walking on Sunshine
-Can occasionally be seen playing some rad 80’s hair band worship music at Countryside Church
-Avid tennis player who regularly wipes the court with previous DWTS Champion Jared Pence
-So excited to be in DWTS after he was put on injured reserve last year due to hip surgery. Thankfully the backup QB Jared Pence came through in the clutch.

Meet Lauren Gil. With an extensive background in fitness, Lauren brings knowledge, experience and motivation to her classes and training sessions. Having studied dance professionally since childhood, her transition into Pilates, yoga and HIIT was a natural evolution. Her no-nonsense approach to class structure pushes her students to accomplish their goals while her knowledge of biomechanics will force you to activate muscles you didn't know existed. Lauren is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ESA Group Fitness Instructor, Stretching and Flexibility Coach (SFC), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), and a 200 Hour RYT. When she's not training, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her son Dawsyn. She has lived in Stillwater since 2010 after moving from Southern California, where she was born and raised.

🎞🎥 Dancing with the Stars Announcement 🎥🎞
It's time to save the date for "Dancing with the Stars" presented by The Saville Center with choreography by Abbie Graves.

Our 2024 theme is: Famous Movie Soundtracks! This event will be held on December 7th, 2024, and tickets/fan favorites will go live on November 16th. Meet our dance competitors below.

Movie Hint: "It's been 84 years...."

I’m Morgan! I grew up in Bartlesville OK and moved to Stillwater in 2014. I graduated from OSU with a bachelor's degree in human development and Family Science. After graduating I began working as a Child Welfare Specialist and have been with Oklahoma Human Services for 6 years. When I’m not working I enjoy spending my time gardening, reading, crafting, dancing or with one of my many animals. I have been dancing since I was 10 and am excited to come out of retirement to participate in this amazing event!

My name is Greg George, and I currently work for Guthrie Job Corps. I am a proud father and enjoy wrestling, gaming, spending time with friends and supporting my community. I am excited to support The Saville Center and everything they stand for to advocate for the children in our community.

🎞🎥 Dancing with the Stars Announcement 🎥🎞
It's time to save the date for "Dancing with the Stars" presented by The Saville Center with choreography by Abbie Graves.

Our 2024 theme is: Famous Movie Soundtracks! This event will be held on December 7th, 2024, and tickets/fan favorites will go live on November 16th. Meet our dance competitors below.

Movie Hint: "Nobody puts Baby in a corner"

Hilary Hunt spends her days at InterWorks and her evenings building sets or performing at Town and Gown Theater, on the mat at Red Earth Yoga, adventuring with her 3 kiddos, and sweeping up dog hair from her geriatric beagle, Buckley. She’s thrilled to be supporting the incredible work of the Saville Center and its rockstar staff.

My name is Bradey Mitchell, I am a respiratory therapist and personal trainer here in Stillwater OK. Originally from Burkburnett, Texas. I live with my beautiful wife Heather of 7 years and our 3 amazing kids Emmersyn, Annistyn, Houston. When I'm not working, I work out and compete in powerlifting competitions, hunt, and travel to my kids sports and pageant events making sure I'm the loudest person in the room.

🎞🎥 Dancing with the Stars Announcement 🎥🎞

It's time to save the date for "Dancing with the Stars" presented by The Saville Center with choreography by Abbie Graves.

Our 2024 theme is: Famous Movie Soundtracks!!!

This event will be held on December 7th, 2024, and tickets will go live on November 16th! Jump back on social media later today and meet our dance competitors, sponsors, and more!

Jump over and bid! Such beautiful art for an amazing cause. We LOVE our partnership with Children's Advocacy Centers of Oklahoma, and appreciate any support you all can give them.

🌟🌟🌟It's time to start bidding on your favorite original art and to become an advocate for children across Oklahoma!

Our exclusive art auction began at 8am and will end on Friday the 30th at noon.
CLICK THIS LINK to begin bidding NOW! https://caco.betterworld.org/auctions/art-advocacy

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to support the 25th Anniversary of Children's Advocacy Centers of Oklahoma!

Don't need art? That's OK - you can still support us by donating directly to us. All donations are used to provide critical training and technical support to child abuse professionals across our state.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UYAN8GSBKBA3A&source=url
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If you are around Guthrie you know that Missys Doughnuts & Bakery is a love language, and today Shannon and Heather decided to spread smiles and love to some of our partner agencies. ♥️🍩

Rolling into 10 years! Our amazing Shannon Hiner. 🥳 🛼

If you know her, you know compassion, hard work, love, laughter, and one of the purest souls you will ever meet. We work alongside one of the very best! Please help us wish our Director of Victim Services, Shannon Hiner a Happy Anniversary!

Shannon is an amazing mentor and one of the best advocates you will ever know. Shannon shows up everyday with a smile on her face and so much love in her heart for children and their families. We appreciate all the hard work and dedication that she has put into Saville. Enjoy our work adventures through these fun photos!

D.O.U.B.L.E DIGITS!!

Our Heidi celebrated 10 years at The Saville Center for Child Advocacy today! 🥳🥳🥳

Heidi is the glue that holds us all together. She is a fierce advocate for all those around her, the smile and hug when you need it most, the friendly face when you walk in the door, caring, passionate, and one of the hardest workers you will ever meet.

As the Executive Director, I see firsthand the amazing work that Heidi puts in every day. Heidi has seen this agency through board and staff changes, funding changes, a pandemic, and building changes, and she has no doubt impacted so many families and children along this journey despite every obstacle that comes her way. She is fierce, honest, and funny, and she is our sanity on so many crazy Saville days. Heidi, we love you and cannot imagine Saville without you. Please help us celebrate Heidi Warren.

Big announcement coming soon!!!

Alpha Omicron Pi showed up for The Saville Center for Child Advocacy today!!! The amazing women of Alpha Omicron Pi at Oklahoma State stuffed bags full of toiletries and notes for the children we serve and our little library.

Our Executive Director, Heather Houle and our Mental Health Therapist, Haleigh Wheatley spoke today about Saville's services, partnerships, and the dire need to receive help from our community.

Alpha Omicron Pi was founded on a promise to serve not only one another but the greater community as well. This commitment reflects a philosophy of friendship, concern, and usefulness in the world. We thank you girls for all you continue to do! Thank you, Grace Welch for facilitating this opportunity to engage with our partners.

Mark your calendar for August 19th 4p-9p for dinner at Freddy's!

Just mention you are there to support to Saville and a % of the proceeds that night will go to the Center.

Who wants to cook on a Monday night anyways?!

Look forward to seeing you there!

In the spirit of the Olympic season, lets celebrate our friends at Lions Meadows of Hope and Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services who made it onto the podium with us!

Being voted as one of the best non-profit organizations in Stillwater News Press Best of Stillwater 2024 is an honor.

“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.” We are so happy to be in the fight alongside some of the best organizations and friends in our community.

🎶🎶 Dancing with the Stars 🎶🎶
Want to dance?

We are filling up our roster soon with amazing community members who want to make a difference while having fun!

You don't want to miss this exclusive experience to be a part of something bigger than yourself.

Email [email protected] to submit a request to be a part of this once in a lifetime performance.

Read comments from previous dancers below.

"This was an amazing experience. It was a big step outside of my comfort zone, but with Abbie’s help and encouragement and a great partner, it was nothing but FUN."

"I'll never forget how awesome this night was. Thank you to everyone who supported and to all who helped push me to do this. I encourage anyone who is asked to say yes!"

"I'm honored and grateful to have been a part of this event. I am both proud and humbled to be included with such a fantastic group of people and to count them as friends. Thank you to everyone who supported and thank you to everyone who took the time to learn about the center and the tremendous work they do."

"What a magical and wonderful event! I was overjoyed with the experience. I'm so happy to have been part of this group."

We are so excited for our very own Brandi Watts to be a part of 🎉 Leadership Stillwater Class # # ! 🎓

The program kicks off in August and runs through January, offering a deep dive into everything Stillwater through a series of engaging sessions.

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce Leadership Stillwater Class # # ! 🎓 This year's selection process was incredibly competitive, so a big congratulations to all who were accepted! 👏

The program kicks off in August and runs through January, offering a deep dive into everything Stillwater through a series of engaging sessions. Get ready to learn, lead, and make lasting connections! 🌟

Hurry! Midnight is quickly approaching. Don't forget to register for our first Saville 5K!

Why is it called a ROAR run? ROAR is The CARE Center’s child-based education program that teaches children ages 4-8 how to protect themselves from abuse. The Saville Center is now licensed to provide ROAR to our community. Help us continue to raise funds to provide that support. Come out on July 20th!

Register for the run at https://thesavillecenter.ejoinme.org/ROAR5K

Love to run? Don't mind a little heat? Want to support a great cause?

Only a few more days to register for our first ever 5K! Register for the run at https://thesavillecenter.ejoinme.org/ROAR5K

At The Saville Center for Child Advocacy, we know first hand the needs of local children. We are one of the many recipients of the Kickin’ Childhood Hunger grant. It's the ability to provide a meal or snack while they are at our center for a short time that makes us so grateful for people like Terri Collier and the amazing board at KCH.

Today some of our staff joined downtown to celebrate as Stillwater Mayor, Will Joyce, proclaimed July 11, 2024, Kickin’ Childhood Hunger Day in Stillwater, OK

We can't wait to follow our friend Terri as she embarks on a 10,000 mile bike ride on August 4th to raise funds for 10,000 foodsacks for children in Stillwater. Want to learn more? Click here: https://givebutter.com/c/jOI7pX

We are 99% percent serious at The Saville Center for Child Advocacy, so when we get that 1%, we roll with it!

Today we were able to have a quick lunch party for Dawna McMackin's 1 year and celebrate Forensic Interviewer week!

As the Director, I know I am biased, but we definitely have the best and cutest staff around.

The unfortunate and always true story of | Every… every… contribution to foster care helps- if you can’t foster, donate. If you can’t donate funds, donate your time, love and talents.

The Saville Center will be closed on Monday, May 27th in honor and remembrance of those who fought—and died—for our freedom.

For emergencies, please call 405-377-5670.

Always a good time on radio alongside United Way of Payne County at The Triple Play Sports Radio Network. Today we had on special guest, Kansas Houle, to share about the Junior Board at The Saville Center and the incredible difference they are making. Heather Houle, Executive Director, also spoke about The Saville Center for Child Advocacy and Dancing with the Stars. Make sure to reach out to Saville if you're interested in dancing this year! It's always the event of the season.