OPS Teachers of the Year
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OPS Teachers of the Year
Owasso Parents & Guardians,
Each year, we take the opportunity to recognize the exceptional teachers who inspire, educate, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. As you may have seen on the district’s social media pages recently, each school site has announced the recipients of their Teacher of the Year honors for the 2024-25 year!
These outstanding educators were selected by their peers for their unwavering commitment to academic excellence, their ability to foster meaningful connections with students, and their innovative approaches to teaching.
Please join me in celebrating this year's honorees:
Ator Elementary — Mrs. Nicole Burkhardt (Counselor)
Bailey Elementary — Mrs. Angela Droese (Kindergarten)
Barnes Elementary — Ms. Reagan Harris (Kindergarten)
Hodson Elementary — Mrs. Tammy Smith (Kindergarten)
Mills Elementary — Mrs. Brandy Roberts (5th Grade Science & Social Studies)
Morrow Elementary — Mrs. Sharon Newman (1st Grade)
Northeast Elementary — Mrs. Amy Davis (1st Grade)
Smith Elementary — Mrs. Meghan Vogt (Kindergarten)
Stone Canyon Elementary — Mrs. Julie Musser (Technology)
6th Grade Center — Mrs. Melissa Lambley (Math & Science Special Education)
7th Grade Center — Ms. Becky Robinson (Vocal Music)
8th Grade Center — Mrs. Elizabeth Reed (English Language Arts)
Ram Academy — Mr. Max Polenz (Science & Physical Education)
OHS West Campus — Mrs. Adriana Marcella (English)
OHS East Campus — Mr. Andrew DeBella (Advanced English/Journalism)
We are proud to have such dedicated professionals in our district, and we encourage you to reach out to express your gratitude and congratulations to these remarkable educators.
One of these 15 site winners will be selected as the OPS Teacher of the Year by a district peer committee based on a self-submitted portfolio, as well as a live presentation with each candidate. The honor will be presented at the annual Evening of Distinction event, which will be held on March 26, 2025.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our schools and celebrating the achievements of our teachers and students!
Sincerely,
Dr. Margaret Coates
Superintendent