Broken Arrow Public Schools names 2024 District Teacher of the Year, Support Employee of the Year
Launch the media gallery 1 playerAt its annual Star Awards Gala, Broken Arrow Public Schools announced Rhoades Elementary teacher Kyle Cole as the 2024 District Teacher of the Year and Freshman Academy Behavior Coach Maurice Wallace as the winner of the Beyond & Above Award, which is given to the district’s top support employee.
During this sit-down dinner event held at Stoney Creek Hotel, 32 Site Teachers of the Year were formally introduced, five were named as finalists, and Mr. Cole was honored as the District Teacher of the Year.
As Teacher of the Year, Mr. Cole received a monetary gift from the Broken Arrow Public Schools Foundation, a paid vacation from Celia DeLeon Insurance and Travel Agency, and the opportunity to drive a district-owned courtesy car. He will go on to represent the district at the upcoming State Teacher of the Year competition.
In addition to Mr. Cole being named District Teacher of the Year, five staff members were recognized as Support Staff of the Year finalists, and Freshman Academy Behavior Coach Maurice Wallace was presented with the Beyond and Above award for consistently going the extra mile in support of the district’s goals and objectives.
Flintco Construction and the BAPS Foundation helped honor the Beyond & Above Award finalists by providing cash prizes to each of the five finalists. Additionally, Supermercados Morelos is providing free groceries for a year for Mr. Wallace.