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Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas have awarded Eisenhower International School's music teacher Emma Kate Starling with $5,000 dollars for being recognized as one of the Top Twenty Teachers of 2024-2025.
Starling was selected out of more than 1,200 nominations for her passion for teaching, positive attitude, and initiative.
Eisenhower will also receive $2,000 for science and math supplies. The news was shared with Starling during the school's Rise and Shine assembly on February 14.
Click through the slideshow below to see photos of her music class and the surprise announcement.
