District and Site Teacher of the Year
What Makes a Great Teacher
Great Oklahoma teachers challenge, motivate, and inspire their students to do their best; they make learning exciting, engaging, and continuous; they are respected by their peers as well as local school officials, parents, and students; they are caring and creative, seeking to enrich the lives of their students and build a better future for us all.
Teacher of the Year Eligibility and Selection
Owasso Public Schools honors teachers at the local level by participating in the Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Program. All certified teachers who have completed the past three consecutive years in the Owasso Public School district may be considered for this honor. Each Teacher of the Year nominee is selected by their peers to represent their building at the district level. Owasso Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year is selected from a district peer committee based on a self-submitted portfolio as well as a live presentation by each candidate.
Evening of Distinction
The district is proud to shine a spotlight on these individuals and honor the Teacher of the Year at its annual Evening of Distinction.
Mary Glass Performing Arts Center
12902 E. 86th Street N
Owasso, OK
2025-26 Site Teachers Who Inspire Excellence
Celebrating the exceptional educators who inspire excellence and shape student success at every school site across our district.
- Deann Smith | Ator Elementary
- Kendyl Brewer | Bailey Elementary
- Ashley Berner | Barnes Elementary
- Stephanie Boatman | Hodson Elementary
- Elizabeth Snook | Mills Elementary
- Ashley Cook | Morrow Elementary
- Lee Lee | Northeast Elementary
- Khyli Pittser | Smith Elementary
- Kristin Resendiz | Stone Canyon Elementary
- Jennifer Doddridge | 6th Grade Center
- Jamie Fleming | 7th Grade Center
- Brandy Rinas | 8th Grade Center
- Shawna Keller | Ram Academy
- Justin Blalack | Owasso High School - West
- Robin McGonigle | Owasso High School - East
