Clifford Criddle is the 2023-2024 TRAICE Middle School Teacher of the Year!

Clifford joined Team Tulsa in 1977. He taught for 29 years at Will Rogers College High School and ten at Webster High School before retiring for a short time. He then taught at East Central Middle School for five years and TRAICE Middle School for the last two years where he teaches science and social studies. He is also the JA coordinator.

"Most of family is in education, and I had a big push from my mother to become an educator. I have learned to be prepared for the unexpected and always be flexible. I never thought that I would retire and then return to middle school after spending all my time in high school."

Outside of work, Clifford loves spending time with his wife and son.