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Tulsa Voices
"I feel that my job in coming back into English is giving those students voices – voices beyond literature, voices of application – letting them know that they can and will achieve."
Traci Manuel, Booker T. Washington High School
English Language Arts Teacher
2023 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year
"I am passionate about including all students in the general education classroom, developing relationships with families and students, and creating a sense of belonging among staff."
Katie Bercher, Carnegie Elementary
Teacher of the Year
Special Education
"It’s a hard job what we do to get these kids to college and to make sure they are successful. We’re innovators."
Christopher Scott, Booker T. Washington High School
Support Employee of the Year
School Safety Officer
"Here, I am seen as a role model for the 300 plus students in my building. I take the time to stop and talk with the children, and I know them by name. Our world needs kind and educated children."
Eduardo Vargas, Eliot Elementary
Building and Grounds Site Supervisor
Support Employee of the Year Finalist
"I am passionate about my students and will do whatever it takes to make sure they have the best education I can offer."
Allie Diaz, McClure Elementary
5th Grade Teacher
Teacher of the Year Finalist
"I love teaching career tech because there are so many real-world applications of the skills my students are learning, regardless of the future career they choose."
Cindy Haley, McLain High School
Career Tech Teacher
Teacher of the Year Finalist
"I wanted to be a teacher because I have always loved school and feel like education is something so powerful that can never be taken from us."
Hanna Al-Jibouri, Emerson Elementary
Montessori Teacher
Teacher of the Year Finalist
"My favorite part of the job is when I see that lightbulb moment. That moment when you can see the understanding on their face. Their look of pride and accomplishment makes my 'mom heart' swell."
Melanie Copeland, Edison Preparatory
Lead Sign Language Interpreter
Support Employee of the Year Finalist
"I have been surrounded by some of the most passionate educators and school leaders I could hope to work with and I have had some great mentors along the way. Tulsa Public Schools has really allowed me to grow as a professional."
Jennifer Sack, Booker T. Washington High School
Lead Counselor
2023 Oklahoma School Counselor of the Year
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Fast Facts
*Numbers based on the 2021-2022 school year
33,211
Students Enrolled
5,520
Team Members
77
Schools and Charter Partners
46
Career and Technology Education Programs
45
Full-Day Pre-K Programs
12
High Schools with Concurrent Enrollment
11
Dual Language Schools
4
High Schools with Embedded Tulsa Tech Programs
3
Public Montessori Programs
3
Early College High Schools