Tobi Gordon Named MPS 2025 District Teacher of the Year

The Moore Public Schools Foundation held its annual Excellence in Education awards ceremony on April 10 at Westmoore High School. Dozens of employees and community partners were recognized as site-level 2024-25 Teachers of the Year, Educational Support Professionals of the Year, the five District Finalists for 2025 Teacher of the Year were honored, and school site Patrons of the Year were honored.

MPSF Executive Director Lizzy Bozarth led the program and MPS Superintendent Dr. Robert Romines welcomed the guests and nominees, speaking to how inspired he is by their work and dedication to the district and MPS students.

Brink Junior High Deaf Education teacher Tobi Gordon was named the 2025 District Teacher of the Year. She received the award from the 2024 District Teacher of the Year, South Lake Elementary Teacher Taylor Woodard. 

Gordon explained, "My work as both a deaf education teacher and educational interpreter has allowed me to make meaningful contributions to the teaching profession by mentoring future educators, fostering collaboration among staff, and advocating for inclusive and accessible, student-centered practices."

She is also highly involved in Cavett Kids, a nonprofit that works with kids who suffer from life-threatening or chronic illnesses. Gordon has worked with deaf and hard-of-hearing students for 14 years in K-12 classrooms. 

Gordon will represent MPS in the Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year process and will serve as an ex-officio board member of the MPS Foundation during the 2025-26 school year. 

Additionally, Apple Creek Elementary Indian Education Tutor Frances Sartin was named the 2025 District Educational Support Professional of the Year. Watch her video here:  https://youtu.be/JwDwe4xi-eo 

Sen. Darrell Weaver attended the program to congratulate each of the winners as he presented them with commendations from his office.

Orr Nissan Central representatives Ryan Ezell and Brandon Wheeler were present. Wheeler - a Westmoore 2004 graduate - spoke on the important role that all teachers play in growing an educated community. They honored Gordon with a $2,000 check as this year's winner and told her she has a new 2025 Nissan to drive throughout the fall semester. Additionally, Orr Nissan Central honored Sartin with a $2,000 financial gift for winning the 2025 ESP of the Year.

 

2025 DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS & VIDEOS

Jon Gee, Central Junior High - https://youtu.be/DmjE2g-yxs0

Tobi Gordon, Brink Junior High - https://youtu.be/Yv591xQ-rDs

Michelle Law, Heritage Trails Elementary - https://youtu.be/QgnD8OU-o60

Lori Newmark, Oakridge Elementary - https://youtu.be/8QxfmBYib68

Tamara Woodring, Briarwood Elementary - https://youtu.be/9qHOkDEILtk

 

SITE-LEVEL TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

Apple Creek - Amanda Bartlett

Broadmoore - Kaitlin Kretsch

Bryant - Jennifer Schmitt

Central - Tracy Lucas

Earlywine - Jill Hankins

Eastlake - Heather Davidson

Fairview - Myre Walker

Fisher - Kathy Cox

Houchin - Leanna Martin

Kelley - Lorna Mills

Kingsgate - Michele Crittenden

Northmoor - Kyle Lee

Plaza Towers - Heather Morales

Red Oak - Susan Wood

Santa Fe - Jackie Witcher

Sky Ranch - Justin Geary

Sooner - Kaylee Holt

South Lake - Kimberly Ricketson

Southgate - Ginger Robison

Timber Creek - Helena Lucas

Wayland Bonds - Kennedy Harrison

Winding Creek - Kaitlyn Tinsley

 

Highland East - Lisa Mosmeyer

Highland West - Natalie Morris

Moore West - Shayla Lucas

Southridge - Justin Seeley

 

Moore - Nubia Holland

Southmoore - Amanda Deemer

Westmoore - Tiffany Truesdell

VISTA Academy - Allyson McHenry

 

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR

Apple Creek - Frances Sartin

Briarwood - Stephane Willeford

Broadmoore - Kathy Credicott

Bryant - Jo Beth Bailey

Central - Mary McPhail

Earlywine - Mark McReynolds

Eastlake - Nancy Rockwell

Fairview - Chelsey Klimek

Fisher - Pauline Vaezipour

Heritage Trails - Valerie Parker

Houchin - Christel Cleveland

Kelley - Julia Rumsey

Kingsgate - Renee Blount

Northmoor - Tammie Fifer

Oakridge - Suzie Spear

Plaza Towers - Maylene Sorrels

Red Oak - Angela Parkison

Santa Fe - Fayleen Dodd

Sky Ranch - Marion McCurley

Sooner - Dana Wright

South Lake - Mark Hamlin

Southgate - Amanda Beaver

Timber Creek - Michele Summers

Wayland Bonds - Kim Thompson

Winding Creek - Taylor Burnett

 

Brink - Yolanda Lynch

Central - Lindsay Ivie

Highland East - Kyla Myers

Highland West - Whitney Earnest

Moore West - Stefanie Hix

Southridge - Misty Scott

 

Moore High School - Kristanne Hatfield

Southmoore High School - Amy Drewery

Westmoore High School - Sally Wojciechowski

VISTA Academy - Tyler Davis

 

Administration - Deborah Williams

Child Nutrition - Joann James

Maintenance - Angel Martinez

Technology - Randall Grace

Transportation - Elizabeth Mullins

 

PATRONS OF THE YEAR

 

To see open teaching positions in Moore Public Schools visit our employment page or call 405-735-4000.