What Lisa Witcher always taught me: we are what we celebrate. And this was a night to celebrate excellence in Oklahoma public education! Thank you for all you do for #oklaed, OFE!

Jennifer Goldner, recipient of OFE's Medal for Excellence in Elementary Teaching, believes in the power of a question. Find out why by watching the Jay Upper Elementary educator’s speech at the 2024 Academic Awards Celebration. youtu.be/wYDWR_mRmlg?si… #ofeawards

Jill Andrews, Medal for Excellence in Secondary Teaching recipient, says, “My students make me a better educator every single day.” Watch Andrews’ Academic Awards Celebration speech to learn more about the Claremore Public Schools educator. youtu.be/N92cVt9C8Lo?si… #ofeawards #oklaed

Kevin Hime, recipient of OFE’s Medal for Excellence in Elementary/Secondary Education, believes strongly in the power of communication. Watch the LPS superintendent's speech at the 2024 Academic Awards Celebration. youtu.be/EZdMI_uhs9o?si… #oklaed #ofeawards

Congrats to Kennedy teachers Amy Hardesty and Charlotte Freeman awarded Fund For Teachers grants. They will travel to Italy to explore the connection between art and science found in Renaissance art, architecture, and the scientific discoveries of Italy's great thinkers.

2024 Medal for Excellence recipient Dr. Sapna Das-Bradoo believes in the transformative power of education. Watch her Academic Awards Celebration speech to learn more about the Northeastern State professor. youtu.be/EtlGz-nPHhI?si… #oklaed #ofeawards

Medal for Excellence recipient Dr. Greg Burge says students learn more when they have fun. Watch the University of Oklahoma professor and @OUEconomics department chair’s acceptance speech to learn more about Burge’s teaching philosophy. youtu.be/vY0YsMxJVq4?si… #oklaed #ofeawards

Congratulations to 2024 Medal for Excellence recipient Kevin Hime on being named to the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame! #oklaed

Check out these reflections from Rebecka Peterson, 2023 National Teacher of the Year from Oklahoma. Peterson delivered the closing remarks at OFE's Academic Awards Celebration in May. #oklaed

Owasso educator attends historical Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute tulsaworld.com/news/community…

📣 Mark your calendars! The 2025 Academic Awards Celebration will take place Saturday, May 10, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. We can’t wait! #oklaed #ofeawards

On Sept. 3, OFE will open applications/nominations for Academic All-State, Boren Mentoring Initiative, Medal for Excellence and Outstanding Program Awards for Oklahoma School Foundations. We can’t wait! 🎉 #oklaed #ofeawards

📌 Just two weeks to go! On Sept. 3, OFE will open submissions for Academic All-State, Boren Mentoring Grants, Medal for Excellence and Outstanding Program Awards. #oklaed #ofeawards

Academic All-State applications are now open! This award is presented to just 100 Oklahoma public high school seniors annually. To learn more about application criteria or apply, visit loom.ly/DpkIdUk #oklaed #ofeawards

Nominations are now open for OFE’s Medal for Excellence Awards! These awards go to exception educators at the elementary, secondary, regional univ./community college and research university levels. Learn more at loom.ly/-Oiht1s #oklaed

OFE’s Oklahoma School Foundations Network is accepting nominations for its Outstanding Program Awards, which recognize innovate programs sponsored or administered by public school foundations. Learn more or make a nomination at loom.ly/5NMHXQM #oklaed #ofeawards

There’s just one more week to nominate an outstanding Oklahoma public school educator for the Medal for Excellence! Make a nomination today at loom.ly/qHzpXg4 #oklaed

It’s the last week to nominate an Oklahoma public school educator for the Medal for Excellence! Anyone can make a nomination, including colleagues, community members and students. To nominate a teacher or review the criteria, visit loom.ly/_-OItK4 #oklaed #ofeawards

You've got until 5 p.m. today to nominate an Oklahoma public school educator for a Medal for Excellence. Don't miss your chance to honor an outstanding teacher or administrator — it just takes a few minutes! #oklaed

There’s only ONE WEEK left to nominate an Oklahoma public school foundation for the Outstanding Program Awards! Anyone knowledgeable about the foundation, including board members, can make a nomination. To make a nomination, visit loom.ly/efq0NMU #oklaed