My name is Rick Meacham and I am a fourth grade teacher at Lanier Elementary. I guess you could say, “teaching is in my blood.” My father, a teacher himself, always stressed the importance of education. I am proud to say that I was able to benefit from his knowledge in a classroom setting.    

After graduating from Will Rogers High School here in Tulsa, which seems like a lifetime ago (1979), I eventually went into the beauty supply business. I went from there to work for Creek County within the E-911 emergency addressing system. After a layoff occurred, I was able to return to college full time to finish my degree in education. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Langston University through the University center at Tulsa.

That was 17 years ago and I have had the opportunity to teach at Houston, Addams, and Lanier elementary Schools respectively. It is such a joy to me to see the “light” in a student’s eye when something finally clicks inside.

In my spare time, I’m happy to say that I am “my kids dad.” I have 8 children – seven boys and a little girl. So as you can imagine, I am constantly on the run with football games, practices, etc. I also enjoy music and am very active in the music program within our church.

To the parents of those that I have taught over the last 17 years, thank you for trusting me with your most precious possession – your child. Together we have learned a lot.