Yukon Educator Is Oklahoma's New 'Teacher Of The Year'

Oklahoma has named a new teacher of the year.  

Elementary school art teacher Rebecca Oglesby teaches Pre-K through Third grade students at Ranchwood Elementary School in Yukon.  She has been teaching for 7 years. 

Oglesby was chosen from a group of 12 finalists. 

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Oglesby says "Education is in the midst of some awesome changes, but we must keep the momentum building. Remember why we do what we do!"