5 p.m. May 9, 2024
The Yale Theater in Historic Capitol Hill
227 Southwest 25th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
OKCPS and OKCPS Foundation Announce Top Nine Finalists
for Annual OKCPS Teacher of the Year Award
Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) is excited to announce the nine finalists for the district’s teachers of the year award. The following nine finalists for the award were selected from the district’s teachers of the year from each school site.
The finalists will be recognized at the annual Stars of Education celebration, where the 2024 OKCPS Teacher of the year will be announced. The event will be held in-person on May 9, 2024 at the Yale Theater in Oklahoma City. Finalists will receive cash awards, plus a number of valuable prizes donated by community partners. The winner of this contest will then serve as the district’s candidate for Oklahoma’s State Teacher of the Year.
2024 OKCPS Teacher of the Year Finalists
Julianne Anthony, Wheeler Middle School
Sally Berry, Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School
Jacqualine Bufford, Northwest Classen High School
Lindsey Clinton, Adelaide Lee Elementary School
Brandi Kelley, Classen School of Advanced Studies Middle School
Eric Parker, Taft Middle School
Dominique Poncelet, Southeast Middle School
Jennifer Reyes-Garcia, Mark Twain Elementary School
Drew Rhodes, Emerson South Mid-High School
“Each year, I am more and more amazed by the things I learn about the outstanding teachers we have here in OKCPS. “Congratulations to these nine finalists. Your unwavering commitment to education combined with your innovative teaching methods and heart for your students have set you apart. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to your dedication and the positive influence you’ve had on countless lives. Thank you.” – OKCPS Superintendent Dr. Sean McDaniel
To our stars of education, our nine phenomenal Teacher of the Year finalists: congratulations on this recognition. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom and is inspiring. It is an honor for us to be able to celebrate you.” – Mary Melon-Tully, President and CEO of OKCPS Foundation
The annual Stars of Education event celebrates excellence in OKCPS by recognizing:
OKCPS Teacher of the Year
OKCPS Community Partner Spotlight Awards
OKCPS Volunteer Spotlight Awards
OKCPS Support Staff Spotlight Awards
Sam and Charolet Shirley Outstanding Principal Awards
Willie O. Reynolds Excellence in Science Teaching Award
Barbary Ann Norman Keith Excellence in Math Teaching Award
Don’t forget to T-Up for OKCPS May 9!
Interested in learning about
sponsorship opportunities?
Contact Abbie Vaughan, Director of Community Outreach
(405) 604-5977
abbie@okckids.com
View Past Teacher of the Year Winners
Thank you to our 2024 Stars of Education Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Richard & Glenna Tanenbaum
Fowler Automotive
Platinum Sponsors
American Fidelity Foundation
Crossing Community Church
Devon Energy
McLaughlin Family Foundation
Miller Family Foundation
Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores
Richison Family Foundation
Ed and Jodi Sanchez
Sonic Foundation
Gold Sponsors
Chesapeake Energy
Compellier
Diamondback Energy
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation
OG&E
Natalie Shirley
Silver Sponsors
Arvest
Ascent Resources
AT&T
Rand Elliot Architecture
First United Bank
Flintco
Kelly Education
Rob and Chrissy McLaughlin – Because We Care Philanthropy
Quad Construction
Ray and Pat Potts