2023-24 Site Teachers of the Year

Jenks Public Schools is proud to announce the 2023-24 Site Teachers of the Year. These dedicated, professional educators have been selected by their colleagues at each JPS site for the incredible ways they are connecting with students and for what they contribute to their school. They truly embody the vision and values of Jenks Public Schools, and consistently demonstrate their care and compassion for students and staff members. We are so fortunate to have so many teachers in JPS like these ten individuals who bring such joy, enthusiasm, and positivity to their classrooms every single day. 

Courtney Coffey
Kindergarten | East Elementary

Destinee Frazier
3rd & 4th Grade ELD Teacher | Northwest Elementary

Aubrey Jones
Pre-Kindergarten | Southeast Elementary

Shea Taber
2nd Grade | West Elementary

Jennifer Starr
6th Grade Language Arts | East Intermediate

Amber Whiteley
5th & 6th Grade Special Education | West Intermediate

Victoria Vargas-Huston
7th & 8th Grade ELD Teacher | Middle School

Desiree Francy
Biology & Success Strategies | Freshman Academy

Sydnie Ritze
AVID & English | High School

Jennifer Freeman
English, Graphic Design, Film Studies, and Art | Alternative Center

Later this month, the District Teacher of the Year will be selected by a committee comprised of administrators and former JPS teachers of the year. Each teacher is interviewed and asked to submit written essays on their professional journey in education and their personal teaching philosophy. The District Teacher of the Year will be announced sometime in March.