State Superintendent Introduces 12 Finalists For Oklahoma's Teacher Of The Year

State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister introduced the 12 finalists for Oklahoma's Teacher of the Year Tuesday at Southmoore High School.

Tuesday, July 23rd 2019, 1:48 pm

By: News 9

State Superintendent Introduces 12 Finalists For Oklahoma's Teacher Of The Year

State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister introduced the 12 finalists for Oklahoma's Teacher of the Year Tuesday at Southmoore High School.

“These 12 individuals represent the highest standard of education in our state and are exceptional examples of the tremendous impact one person can make in the lives of kids,” said Hofmeister. “Their use of innovative instructional strategies and their demonstrated ability to forge meaningful relationships with students and families demonstrate their commitment to the success of every child in their classroom. We are proud of their success, and they are deserving of this important honor.”

The 2020 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year finalists are:

Cara Bowerman, a visual arts teacher at Edmond North High School in Edmond Public Schools.
Debbie Carlisle, an English teacher at Clinton High School in Clinton Public Schools
Kirbey Dietzel, a fifth-grade math and science teacher at Jenks East Intermediate School in Jenks Public Schools
Terri Guthridge, an English teacher at Grove High School in Grove Public Schools
Lesa Hefner, a career readiness teacher at Duncan High School in Duncan Public Schools
Elizabeth Hoggatt, an English teacher at Norman High School in Norman Public Schools
Patricia Lightfoot, a sixth-grade reading teacher at Weatherford Middle School in Weatherford Public Schools
Jena Nelson, an English teacher at Deer Creek Middle School in Deer Creek Schools
Michelle Rahn, a sixth-grade science teacher at Will Rogers Middle School in Claremore Public Schools
Kari Rhoden, a Pre-K teacher at Oologah Lower Elementary in Oologah-Talala Public Schools
Cassandra Stauder, science teacher at Dewey High School in Dewey Public Schools
Katie Thompson, kindergarten teacher at Shawnee Early Childhood Center in Shawnee Public Schools

The Teacher of the Year will be named on Sept. 17 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City.

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