Oklahoma's New Teacher Of The Year Announced

Jena Nelson, a middle school teacher at Deer Creek Public Schools in Edmond is Oklahoma's new Teacher of the Year.

Wednesday, September 18th 2019, 6:28 am

By: News On 6

Oklahoma's new Teacher of the Year has been announced.

Jena Nelson is a middle school teacher at Deer Creek Public Schools in Edmond.

Nelson has been a teacher for 14 years.

State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister highlighted Nelson's past experiences to connect with her students and create relationships.

A panel of judges selected Nelson from a group of 12 finalists, including teachers from Jenks, Grove, Claremore, Oologah-Talala and Dewey.

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