JRCoE Alumni Honored as NPS Teachers of the Year
Eleven Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education graduates were among those recognized as Teachers of the Year at their respective schools in Norman Public Schools for demonstrating a commitment to excellence and ingenuity in the classroom.
Coordinated by the district's Staff Development Committee, the program recognizes teachers who are ambassadors for the profession and exhibit vigorous, creative and imaginative teaching that result in positive learning experiences. Recipients also are active in their community and display positive leadership at their school.
Recipients will be honored at a January breakfast and also will have an opportunity to be considered for the 2017 Norman Public Schools Teacher of the Year award, which will be announced in April. The district’s Teacher of the Year will be eligible for the statewide award.
The JRCoE alumni awardees are:
Cleveland Elementary - Kristen Cochran, 3rd Grade
Eisenhower Elementary - Katelynn Blalock, 4th Grade
Jefferson Elementary - Danielle Kendrix, 3rd Grade
Kennedy Elementary - Angela Reed, 5th Grade
Lakeview Elementary - Shannon Irwin, 4th Grade
Reagan Elementary - Kristi Meier, 2nd Grade
Truman Primary Elementary - Elizabeth Douma, Pre-Kindergarten
Washington Elementary - Mark Lenington, Music
Wilson Elementary - Nadean Melton, 5th Grade
Longfellow Middle School - Stephanie Young, Special Education
Norman High School - Jamie Rentzel, AP Calculus and Algebra II
Norman Public Schools contributed to this report.
