Congratulations to Traci Manuel on being named Oklahoma’s 2023 Teacher of the year! Manuel teaches 10th grade advanced English II at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa. Manuel’s TOY campaign statement was, “On my road to becoming a teacher, I have taken the road that Robert Frost discussed in
Thank you for taking part in OEA’s democratic process and for letting your voice be heard. As you prepare for the 2024 elections, please review the candidate videos, statements and information below. Online voting is open from March 18 and closes on March 29. Click HERE to vote. You have
As OEA members prepare to vote in the association’s 2021 elections in late March, candidates for the various seats are allowed to submit a photo and a 75-word statement. In addition, we have interviewed the candidates for the state offices of president, vice president and NEA Director, and those videos
Norman librarian wants a book for a child from every walk of life Throughout her career as a school librarian, Amanda Kordeliski has always had a goal that students from all walks of life can visit a Norman Public Schools library and find a book about a character or written
Former Edmond teacher Paige Goad has joined OEA as the assistant for the Legislative and Political Organizing and Communications centers. She will support both departments with clerical tasks, database management and meeting planning. Paige was a Title I teaching assistant one year and taught fifth grade English, writing and social
Another school shooting, this one taking the lives of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, brings pain and sorrow to the nation. Following is OEA President Katherine Bishop’s statement on the tragedy. “We grieve for the students, staff and families of
Oklahoma ESPs rank 50th in earnings report Oklahoma teachers remain 34th nationally in average teacher pay while the state’s per pupil expenditure remains in the bottom six, according to the latest Ranking of the States released by the National Education Association recently. NEA also released for the first time the
The SB 658 Temporary Injunction A temporary injunction blocking sections of SB 658 was made official on Sept. 8, 2021. Read about the nuances of the ruling here. Live Q&A: #oklaed and the COVID Vaccine OEA hosted “Live Q&A: #oklaed and the COVID Vaccine” on Jan. 27. OEA members had
Share Your Talents On An OEA Committee New committee assignments will made this summer, so tell us where you would like to serve. Complete this form and return it to the OEA by May 31, 2023. For more information, contact Maureen Peters at mpeters@okea.org. Standing Committee members and charges 2022-23
Melia Melton recently joined the OEA as the assistant for the Teaching and Learning and Organizing centers as well as receptionist at the association headquarters in Oklahoma City. Melia retired after 36 years as a court reporter in Oklahoma City and Cleveland County. She also served as a program instructor
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