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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.

"Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners,
and the love of bringing the first two loves together"
~ Scott Hayden

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.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

6:00 PM - Reception
6:30 PM - Ceremony

Evening of Distinction Livestream

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.