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Tulsa Voices

“Tulsa Public Schools is a place for everyone. We want our students, our families, our faculty to know you are a valuable member of our community. We embrace your uniqueness. We celebrate your difference.”

Dr. Ebony Johnson, Superintendent

"I feel that my job in coming back into English is giving those students voices – voices beyond literature, voices of application – letting them know that they can and will achieve."

Traci Manuel, Booker T. Washington High School

English Language Arts Teacher
2023 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year

"I am passionate about including all students in the general education classroom, developing relationships with families and students, and creating a sense of belonging among staff."

Katie Bercher, Carnegie Elementary

Teacher of the Year
Special Education

"It’s a hard job what we do to get these kids to college and to make sure they are successful. We’re innovators."

Christopher Scott, Booker T. Washington High School

Support Employee of the Year
School Safety Officer

"Here, I am seen as a role model for the 300 plus students in my building. I take the time to stop and talk with the children, and I know them by name. Our world needs kind and educated children."

Eduardo Vargas, Eliot Elementary

Building and Grounds Site Supervisor
Support Employee of the Year Finalist

"I am passionate about my students and will do whatever it takes to make sure they have the best education I can offer."

Allie Diaz, McClure Elementary

5th Grade Teacher
Teacher of the Year Finalist

"I love teaching career tech because there are so many real-world applications of the skills my students are learning, regardless of the future career they choose."

Cindy Haley, McLain High School

Career Tech Teacher
Teacher of the Year Finalist

"I wanted to be a teacher because I have always loved school and feel like education is something so powerful that can never be taken from us."

Hanna Al-Jibouri, Emerson Elementary

Montessori Teacher
Teacher of the Year Finalist

"My favorite part of the job is when I see that lightbulb moment. That moment when you can see the understanding on their face. Their look of pride and accomplishment makes my 'mom heart' swell."

Melanie Copeland, Edison Preparatory

Lead Sign Language Interpreter
Support Employee of the Year Finalist

"I have been surrounded by some of the most passionate educators and school leaders I could hope to work with and I have had some great mentors along the way. Tulsa Public Schools has really allowed me to grow as a professional."

Jennifer Sack, Booker T. Washington High School

Lead Counselor
2023 Oklahoma School Counselor of the Year

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  • Character
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Fast Facts

About the District

*Numbers based on the 2021-2022 school year
33,572

Students Enrolled

5,520

Team Members

77

Schools and Charter Partners

46

Career and Technology Education Programs

45

Full-Day Pre-K Programs

12

High Schools with Concurrent Enrollment

11

Dual Language Schools

4

High Schools with Embedded Tulsa Tech Programs

3

Public Montessori Programs

3

Early College High Schools