Inspiration-the story of a first-year teacher
It’s 1947, and a small boy, age 7, walks across a rent home’s yard out in the country. He is doing his chores, drawing water for the rest of the household to use for the day. As he looked across the road to the fields and brush, he had no idea that the area would…
POE REP in and on the Field
With football season upon us, we wanted to take a moment to tell the amazing football story of one of our own. In 1971 POE REP Jerry Foster graduated from Monahans, Texas. The city of 7,500 residents is home to the Monahans Green Loboes. Jerry excelled on the field and was recruited by every Southwest…
Macomb teacher wins math award
Sharon Spikes, Macomb Public School teacher, has been selected as this year’s Mathematical Association of America Oklahoma Teacher of the Year at the high school level by the Oklahoma/Arkansas Section of the Mathematical Association of America (OK-AR MAA). Sharon was recognized at the annual section meeting banquet of the OK-AR MAA held at the campus…
“Just Go!”
Often teachers give so much of themselves to their students that there isn’t much left at the end of the day. Energy levels drop and stress increases. That’s where Capitol Hill High School teacher Jessica Dickinson found herself at the end of the school year in 2021.Dickinson decided it was time to make a change. …
A Teacher On and Off the Field
When asked which he enjoys more, being in the classroom or being on the field, POE Board President Tim Whaley answers with ease, “I love being in the classroom.” Whaley began his teaching career 14 years ago in Texas. He first stepped into the classroom at Bray-Doyle, then Duncan. Whaley now works at Rush Springs…
From History Geek to NASA Nerd
From history geek to NASA nerd, Mary Jo Robertson knew she would be out of her element, but that didn’t hold her back from applying for an out-of-this-world experience.
Moore High School Educator Born to Teach
Ask Kelly Leiter why she teaches and she’ll say she was born for teaching. In her first job interview, Mrs. Leiter recalls the principal showing her a large stack of applications. The principal asked, “Why should I hire you instead of these other candidates?” “They want a job,” Mrs. Leiter said. “I was born to…
Cache Educator Chooses Teaching Over Practicing Law
May 17 is National Graduation Tassel Day and POE celebrates Oklahoma’s graduating seniors, as well as the many sponsors like Arletta Stewart who help coordinate graduation and baccalaureate ceremonies. For the past 10 years, Mrs. Stewart has been making sure the seniors at Cache High School experience a memorable graduation. “I love watching the students…
A Life Changing Decision to Become a Teacher
A Mom’s Desire to Spend Time with Children Leads to another Generation of Teachers Twenty-five years ago Cindy Chuculate made a decision to leave the business world and enter the field of education. Her insurance career consumed her life and left little time to spend with her children. She’s the first to tell anyone that…
Moore Music Teacher Inspires Students
Elementary music education teacher Zachary Snider begins everyday at Central Elementary School in Moore walking the halls and telling kids to have a great day; almost as if he has a song in his step. His first class period is reserved for planning so he is fortunate to visit with and welcome students in the…
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