Susan Paddack

Susan Paddack
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 13th district
In office November 17, 2004 – November 22, 2016
Preceded by	Dick Wilkerson
Succeeded by	Greg McCortney
Personal details
Born	Baytown, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Gary Paddack
Residence(s)	Ada, Oklahoma, U.S.
Alma mater	Brownfield High School University of Colorado East Central University
Profession	Educator

Susan Paddack (born in Baytown, Texas) is a Democratic politician and former educator in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. She served in the Oklahoma State Senate representing District 13, which includes Pontotoc and Hughes counties and parts of Garvin and Coal counties, since 2004. As of 2013, she served as Minority Whip and Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee.

Paddack was a candidate for the role of Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction, but ultimately failed to win the election against her Republican opponent, Janet Barresi.

Prior to her political career, Paddack was a science teacher and adjunct professor.