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Mikayla Mc Kinzie

Alumni Update - Mikayla McKinzie

Mikayla McKinzie ('23) was named Heartland Middle School's 23-24 Rookie Teacher of the Year. A representative of the school said "She is our wonderful choir teacher and has completely transformed our program with her hard work and dedication! You would…

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Alumni Update - Mike Mazzalongo and Hal Gatewood

Mike Mazzalongo ('84) and Hal Gatewood ('04) created the Bible teaching platform BibleTalk.tv, which recently reached 1 million subscribers on YouTube. The platform includes over 75 series based on Bible books and topics with over 1,500 different pieces of Bible…

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Jennifer Hohmann

Alumni Update - Jennifer Hohmann

Jennifer (Brookshire '01) Hohmann was named the 2023 Hinton Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Congratulations, Jennifer! We are so proud of you and all the many ways you bless your students.

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Gina Arter

Alumni Update - Gina Arter

Gina Arter ('22) was interviewed by Tim Priebe for Edmond Business. Arter is the Data Coordinator for Edmond Economic Development Authority (EEDA). She started with EEDA as a part-time employee and then transitioned to full-time work. Priebe said of Arter…

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Sherry Dew 2023

Alumni Update - Sherry Dew

Sherry (Fields '90) Dew received UCO's first ever Outstanding Mentor Teacher Award for 2023. She was nominated by her student teacher for going to outstanding lengths to ensure an excellent student teaching experience. Sherry has been a Social Studies Teacher…

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Kyleigh Marquez

Alumni Update - Kyleigh Marquez

Kyleigh Marquez ('20) was named District Teacher of the Year for Santa Fe South schools. Marquez is also an adjunct professor for OC's School of Education program teaching Educational Technology. Congratulations, Kyleigh! We are so proud of you and everything…

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Kim Ellis

Alumni Update - Kim Ellis

Kim (Tackett '78) Ellis recently began the role of Assistant Superintendent for Duncan Public Schools. Congratulations, Kim! We are so proud of you and all of your hard work in achieving this outstanding career milestone.

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