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 … Read more Cache Educator Chooses Teaching Over Practicing Law
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 … Read more A Life Changing Decision to Become a Teacher
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 … Read more Moore Music Teacher Inspires Students
Class Supplies Turned Yard Art
Andrea Magness, Tech Ed teacher at Shattuck High School, was inspired during Covid to start a project in her class called Yard Cards to deliver messages to the community. Four senior girls in her yearbook class took on the project and it has been wildly successful. Signs have been requested for team sports, welcome back … Read more Class Supplies Turned Yard Art
From the back of the classroom to the front of the class
Michael Lewis, Science Teacher, Union Public Schools From the student who wanted to blend into the walls to becoming the educator who inspires others, Michael Lewis embarked on a teaching career nearly 20 years ago and has never looked back. The Tulsa Union science teacher never thought he would be able to teach or speak in public. As a kid, Lewis was diagnosed … Read more From the back of the classroom to the front of the class
A Lifelong Learner Finds Her Calling in Teaching
Alyson Slack, Parkview Elementary in Midwest City An avid reader, performer and daughter of an educator, Alyson Slack knew at an early age she wanted to be a teacher. She taught pre-school, helped her mom with lessons and earned a double major from Oklahoma Christian University in early childhood and elementary education. “While I was … Read more A Lifelong Learner Finds Her Calling in Teaching
Called to Teach and Serve
By Leif Francel, 7th-8th Grade Religion Teacher and 5th-8th Grade Science Teacher at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Okarche I absolutely love teaching. It is a beautiful experience that enables you to serve all kinds of people. You care for children that are poor and rich, black and white, academically gifted and academically challenged. You get a chance … Read more Called to Teach and Serve
Caring Educator, Coach, Cancer Survivor
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, POE would like to highlight one of our employees who is a breast cancer survivor, a long-term educator and a valued member of our REP team. Carol Mattoon began her education career in Frederick, Oklahoma by teaching 4th graders and physical education. She then went to a K-8 … Read more Caring Educator, Coach, Cancer Survivor
Teaching: Something Much Bigger than Yourself
Teaching wasn’t Sarah Hicks first career choice, but it has become her calling. And to this day, she still wonders how she got so lucky to be a teacher. “When you are a teacher you are part of something much bigger than yourself,” Sarah said. Watch this video of Sarah Hicks to see how a … Read more Teaching: Something Much Bigger than Yourself
Biologist, Coach and Taxidermist: The Story of a Noble Bear
Hal Clary, Biology Teacher, Noble Middle School A bear reared up on his hind legs — teeth baring, claws ready — is the first thing that greets you as you enter Noble Middle School. It’s not a statue. It has real fur and actual teeth. It’s a taxidermy mount; and, it’s not alone. Continue past … Read more Biologist, Coach and Taxidermist: The Story of a Noble Bear
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