(SPS) -- Congratulations to Sapulpa Public Schools' newly named Site Teachers of the Year. Each of them was surprised at a special ceremony at their school this week, and they were introduced at the Chieftain Center at the basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 1, for Teacher Appreciation Night.
In the days and weeks ahead, you'll learn more about each one of these inspiring, innovative educators being recognized for igniting passion in their students. The District Teacher of the Year will be announced on April 22.
Two of our Teachers of the Year, Jeremy and Brandy Lusk, are husband and wife.
These teachers truly define what it means to be #ChieftainStrong.
Click each teacher's name to view a video.
Freedom Elementary - Amber Moore, 2nd Grade
Holmes Park - Debra Ashby, Kindergarten
Jefferson Heights Elementary - Rebecca Clostio, 3rd Grade
Liberty Elementary STEM Academy - Lori Reed, 1st Grade
Sapulpa Middle School - Brandy Lusk, 7th Grade Science
Sapulpa Junior High School - Debbie Williams, Spanish
Sapulpa High School - Jeremy Lusk, English
Bartlett Academy - Kyle Bloomer, History & Social Studies
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In addition to the Site Teachers of the Year, Sapulpa Public Schools has named three Support Employee of the Year Finalists.
They are Jeannie Helvey, paraprofessional for special education at Liberty Elementary STEM Academy; Shannon Groves, Sapulpa Bands' secretary; and Chris Pressler, custodian. The Support Employee of the Year will also be named at the Teacher of the Year & Support Employee of the Year Banquet on April 22.
