2026 Teacher of the Year Finalists!

Team OKCPS, 

On behalf of OKCPS and the OKCPS Foundation, I am proud to announce our nine Teacher of the Year finalists for 2026. I want to personally thank all of our teachers for your unwavering dedication and for the profound impact you make on our students each and every day.

Our nine Teacher of the Year finalists represent the excellence, innovation, and leadership that define OKCPS. Their commitment to students ensures our district remains a place where learners thrive, families choose to enroll with confidence, and educators are proud to serve. These outstanding educators reflect the very best of our district and remind us that strong schools are built by exceptional teachers. I am honored to celebrate their accomplishments and the lasting impact they continue to have on our students, schools, and community.

2026 OKCPS Teacher of the Year Finalists

Charlotte Jackson – Arthur Elementary

Jennifer Vernon – Mark Twain Elementary

Karlie Minson – Southeast Middle School

Laura Hughes – Heronville Elementary

Lauren Peck-Weisenfels – Classen SAS at Northeast High School

Leah Mejia – Coolidge Elementary School

Lisa O’Nan – Northwest Classen High School

Quinette Bulls – Extended Educational Services

Hannah Briscoe – Van Buren Elementary

Please join us in congratulating our nine teachers selected as finalists for the OKCPS 2026 Teacher of the Year!

Photos can be found HERE.

Take care,

Dr. Jamie C. Polk

Superintendent