(SPS) -- American Fidelity and the Oklahoma City Thunder honored Sapulpa Public Schools'
2022 Teacher of the Year, Debbie Williams, as Teacher of the Game at the Thunder's home opener on Sunday, October 23.
Señora Williams (Coach Williams), who has been with Sapulpa Public Schools for 23 years, teaches Spanish at Sapulpa Junior High School and is the head coach for Sapulpa Cross Country, which is heading to the State Championship meet.
She received tickets to the game at the Paycom Center, and was four rows back from the bench. She was recognized at half-time.
American Fidelity chose Coach Williams as the first Teacher of the Year to be honored at a Thunder game this season.
Congratulations to Coach Williams!
Debbie Williams, in her own words:
School: Sapulpa Junior-Senior High School
Grade: 9th
Subject: Spanish, Cross Country and Track
Career Length: 24 Years
Current Position: 23 Years
Why did you choose to become and educator? I love helping others cultivate a love of learning.
Who is/was the most influential person in your career? I had some incredible coaches and educators who believed in me during a very tough time in my life. Dwight Pickering, Charlie Dugan, Larry Vandiver and Joe Bill Lierly sent me on the path to excel, and I am so very grateful for the opportunities they prepared me for. Every year I’m striving to be this for my own students and athletes.
Who is your favorite Thunder player? Lindy Waters III
What words of advice would you give to young Thunder fans regarding the importance of education? Education is everything! Take advantage of every opportunity to improve your thinking skills, add to your knowledge and work to become the best version of yourself!
