Claremore Public Schools

🥇WESTSIDE TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Westside’s 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Karly Johnson! Mrs. Johnson is the 2nd grade teacher at Westside. She started teaching at CPS in 2018. She teaches because she believes every child is a gift who is able to accomplish great things. Mrs. Johnson is a leader through action. She is always willing to step up to help the Westside students and team be successful. She is truly a joyful spirit, an encourager at heart and a passionate teacher who pours herself into her students and the diverse needs of each child that enters her classroom. Congrats Mrs. Johnson, we are so proud of you and honored to have you in the Zebra family! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's time to show some #CPSZEBRAPRIDE on our #ZebraBragBoard. We want to celebrate the successes of our students and families. From good grades, a gameday score, an act of kindness, or a character trait used to move a little closer to a goal. Give a shoutout in the comments of our FB page ⬇ Feel free to share a photo but be sure to let us know what the WIN was for you or your family. Don't have Facebook - email it to jbrace@claremore.k12.ok.us; we'll share it for you! Short videos are also accepted (30 seconds or less in a .mp4 or .mov file).

🎭The CHS Theater Department production of Clue has been rescheduled. 📅The new dates are Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th at 7 PM and Sunday, November 13th at 2 PM. 🎟Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased at the Robson PAC box office. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Do you recognize anyone? In Mrs. Baughman's classes, students are recreating images of our Founding Fathers. Student's projects will be displayed in the hallways as a walking through history project. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👋Let’s welcome Joshua Cunningham to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! 👨‍🏫Mr. Cunningham is a new computer teacher and assistant wrestling/football coach at Claremore High School! He graduated from NSU with a Bachelors of Health and Human Performance and a Masters of Kinesiology. He is also a CHS alum, class of 2011! 👍His favorite thing about working at Claremore Public Schools is the commitment to quality. He teaches because he wants to be a positive male role model for his family and community and pass on what he’s learned to the younger generation. He chose to teach at CPS because he wanted to be planted in the community that brought him up and be part of the Zebra family he knows and loves. ‼️Some interesting facts about Mr. Cunningham are that he is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, he can cook/prepare any dish and he played football and wrestled for CHS! His hobbies include exercise, sports, swimming, recreational and professional cooking, camping and fishing. Favorites: 📕: Hatchet - Gary Paulson 🎥: Any Spider-man movie 🍴: Popcorn 🍭: Reeses 🥤:Sweet tea 🌈: Blue 📍: Skiing 🚩: Dallas Cowboys 💭: You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. - Marcus Aurelius #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

💼🏙💵GET DOWN TO BIZ-NESS JA Biztown is a simulated town designed to teach students about being part of a community and how working together and taking care of their finances is rewarding and fun. To prepare for the visit the students interview for jobs, run political campaigns and learn how to manage their money for the day! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Former Claremore Zebra, Quentin Skinner, has been named a nominee for the 2022 Burlsworth Trophy. This award is given to the most outstanding player who began their career as a walk-on. Congrats Q. #NextLevelZebras #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🟥⬜🟥 Zebras on the road tonight! We need to see that #ZebraRedAndWhite in the stands as the Zebras take on the Cardinals. 🚌🚗Load up all your friends and family in the car, mini van, SUV, crossover, pickup truck...and take a road trip to Collinsville, USA. 📍 Collinsville High School 🏈7:00p - Kick Off 💻If you can't make it, you can cheer your Zebras ZTV will stream the game at https://youtu.be/n7cIqHmiM1M. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🥇ROOSA TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Roosa Elementary’s 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Crystal Lakey! Mrs. Lakey teaches 3rd-5th grade special education. She has been at Roosa for ten years. She started out as a paraprofessional and has been teaching for the last five years. Her favorite thing about CPS is the different opportunities offered to the students and how supportive the admin is. Congrats Mrs. Lakey, we are so proud of you and honored to have you in the Zebra family! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👋Let’s welcome Lauren McSpadden to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! 👩‍🏫Mrs. McSpadden is a new 9th-grade math teacher and assistant girls basketball coach at Claremore High School. She graduated from Rogers State University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. 👍When asked what she likes most about working at Claremore Public Schools, she said, “how kind and helpful the teachers and staff are to everybody.” ❤Mrs. McSpadden teaches because she loves connecting with students and helping them get better at math. She chose to teach at Claremore Public Schools because she graduated from RSU, so Claremore has a special place in her heart. ‼Some interesting facts about Lauren are that she played basketball at RSU, where she currently holds the “career block record” and “points scored in a single game” record. She was also the third person to join the 1000-point club. Her hobbies include basketball, traveling and nature photography. Favorites: 🍭: Peanut M&Ms 🥤: Coffee 🌈: Olive green 📍: Any kind of beach 🚩: Arkansas/Rogers State 💭: "We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are" - Max Depree #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🥇 CATALAYAH TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Catalayah’s 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Stacy Ritter! Mrs. Ritter teaches 5th-grade math. She started teaching at Catalayah in 2019. Her goal is to make every student in her class feel important, valued, and loved. She strives to help them see their potential and believe in their abilities to accomplish their dreams. Congrats Mrs. Ritter, we are so proud of you and honored to have you in the Zebra family! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🥇CLAREMONT TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Claremont’s 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Ashley Troyer! Mrs. Troyer is the elementary librarian/media specialist. She started teaching at Claremont in 2019. She teaches because she knows there are children living difficult lives that need just one person who lights up when they walk into the room, and she strives to be that person. She wants to be a safe place for all students. Congrats Mrs. Troyer, we are so proud of you and honored to have you in the Zebra family! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🥇WRJH TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to the Will Rogers Junior High 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Rachel Stout! Mrs. Stout teaches 7th-grade geography. She started teaching at WRJH in 2019. Her favorite thing about CPS is that all of the educators and administrators work together to deliver the best possible education for the students. Everyone genuinely wants to see students achieve their highest potential. Congrats Mrs. Stout, we are so proud of you and honored to have you in the Zebra family! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🥇CHS TEACHER OF THE YEAR Congratulations to Claremore High School’s 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Bruce Riggs! Mr. Riggs teaches biology. He started teaching at CPS in 2019. He is also a Claremore High School alum, class of 1983! He strives to share relevant experiences with kids in order to motivate them to achieve at the highest levels. Congrats Mr. Riggs, we are so proud of you and honored to have you in the Zebra family! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

SAVE THE DATE - Good Eats for a Good Cause 🎓Grad Bash Night 📍Chili's on Route 66 📅 November 3rd ⌚10a - 9p Show them this post or bring the flyer in to get credit 10% of your bill donated to CHS Grad Bash. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Ashley Henry to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Ashley is a new 3rd-grade teacher at Catalayah Elementary. She graduated from OSU with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and her Masters of Science in K-12 Education. She is also a CHS alum, class of 2017! When asked what she likes most about working at Claremore Public Schools, she said “The environment is very positive! Along with the staff and students being awesome!” When asked why she teaches, she said “I went into teaching because of working at Zebra Stripes and I realized just how much I loved it. I love learning new things and being able to share them with others to help them learn and grow! Every student is unique and I love getting to see them grow in different aspects.” Some interesting facts about Ms. Henry are that she has a golden retriever named Nemo, She trained like an astronaut with the Neutral Buoyancy Lab, and she was the OSU Alumni Association Senior of Significance 2020-2021. Some of her favorite hobbies include being outside and at the beach! Favorites: 📕: Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker 🎥: Shrek/Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas 🍴: Chips 🍭: All 🥤: Dr. Pepper 🌈: Blue 📍: Europe 🚩: OSU 💭: Quote: “Curiosity is the essence of our existence.” – Gene Cernan #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

👏So proud of our students for their determination! ➗Mrs. Collins' second graders had many math challenges to navigate before unlocking the haunted house and receiving the final prize. This is such a fun and creative way to see students challenge themselves academically. 🏆Great job Zebras, hard work pays off! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Mrs. Shrum to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mrs. Shrum is a new Kindergarten teacher at Claremont Elementary. She graduated from NSU with a Bachelors of Early Childhood Education. When asked what she likes most about working at Claremore Public Schools, she said “The communication and information presented in a timely manner. It is a very organized district. I have also been welcomed so endearingly into the CPS family. It’s been a very easy transition into a new position.” When asked why she chose teaching, she said, “I teach because I have never remembered a time in my life that I haven’t had a passion for it. I have always known I’ve wanted to be a teacher of little children and have had many mentors and experiences that led me right to that. When I teach, the joy I have in seeing my students create or build on prior knowledge or understand something that they were skeptical of learning is indescribable. I just love being in the classroom and I couldn’t see myself doing anything else in life.” Some interesting facts about Mrs. Shrum are that she is half Asian Indian. Her father came to the states 40 plus years ago and built a family in Chelsea, OK. Some of her favorite hobbies include cooking, running or going on long walks, traveling to and through new places, and going on adventures in the mountains or anywhere by the water. Favorites: 📕: Pride and Prejudice and Pete the Cat 🎥: Any movie with Denzel Washington 🍴: Cheese and almonds 🍭: Peanut butter M&Ms 🥤: Sweet tea 🌈: Purple 📍: The beach 🚩: St. Louis Cardinals baseball 💭: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🛑SCHEDULE CHANGE FOOTBALL 🏈Due to the weather forecast and pending inclement weather, the Friday night football game has been moved to THURSDAY, Nov 3rd. Kick-off will be at 7p at Collinsville HS. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Let’s welcome Mrs. Shrum to the Zebra family in today’s New Teacher Feature! Mrs. Shrum is a new Kindergarten teacher at Claremont Elementary. She graduated from NSU with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. When asked what she likes most about working at Claremore Public Schools, she said, “The communication and information presented in a timely manner. It is a very organized district. I have also been welcomed so endearingly into the CPS family. It’s been a very easy transition into a new position.” When asked why she chose to teach, she said, “I teach because I have never remembered a time in my life that I haven’t had a passion for it. I have always known I wanted to be a teacher of little children and have had many mentors and experiences that led me right to that. When I teach, the joy I have in seeing my students create or build on prior knowledge or understand something they were skeptical of learning is indescribable. I love being in the classroom; I couldn’t see myself doing anything else.” Some interesting facts about Mrs. Shrum are that she is half Asian Indian. Her father came to the states 40-plus years ago and built a family in Chelsea, OK. Her favorite hobbies include cooking, running or going on long walks, traveling to and through new places, and going on adventures in the mountains or anywhere by the water. Favorites: 📕: Pride and Prejudice and Pete the Cat 🎥: Any movie with Denzel Washington 🍴: Cheese and almonds 🍭: Peanut butter M&Ms 🥤: Sweet tea 🌈: Purple 📍: The beach 🚩: St. Louis Cardinals baseball 💭: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss #CPSZEBRAPRIDE