🎨 Leaving a Legacy: Celebrating Mrs. Stoltzner 🎨
"Mrs. Stoltzner is a teacher whose influence stretches far beyond the walls of her classroom. Through her creativity, encouragement, and unwavering dedication, she has helped shape not only talented young artists, but also confident and thoughtful individuals.
To Mrs. Stoltzner, art is more than paint on canvas or lines on paper—it’s a way of seeing the world. She has spent countless hours guiding students to discover their creativity, take risks, and express themselves in ways they never imagined. With patience and passion, she has built a classroom where imagination is welcomed, mistakes are valued as learning moments, and every student feels capable of creating something meaningful.
The true legacy of a great teacher isn’t just found in the lessons taught, but in the inspiration left behind. Because of her, many students now see beauty in the world around them, believe in their own ideas, and feel confident sharing their voices.
Mrs. Stoltzner is an extraordinary art teacher, and she leaves a lasting legacy of creativity, inspiration, and heart in the lives of all her students. "🎨💛✨
"Mrs. Stoltzner is a teacher whose influence stretches far beyond the walls of her classroom. Through her creativity, encouragement, and unwavering dedication, she has helped shape not only talented young artists, but also confident and thoughtful individuals.
To Mrs. Stoltzner, art is more than paint on canvas or lines on paper—it’s a way of seeing the world. She has spent countless hours guiding students to discover their creativity, take risks, and express themselves in ways they never imagined. With patience and passion, she has built a classroom where imagination is welcomed, mistakes are valued as learning moments, and every student feels capable of creating something meaningful.
The true legacy of a great teacher isn’t just found in the lessons taught, but in the inspiration left behind. Because of her, many students now see beauty in the world around them, believe in their own ideas, and feel confident sharing their voices.
Mrs. Stoltzner is an extraordinary art teacher, and she leaves a lasting legacy of creativity, inspiration, and heart in the lives of all her students. "🎨💛✨
📚 Mrs. Dean’s Teaching Philosophy | 3rd Grade – Central Elementary- Teacher of the Year Spotlight
Mrs. Dean believes education is the foundation that helps every child step into their own future with confidence. She brings enthusiasm, joy, and positivity into her classroom each day—because a strong foundation begins with a teacher who truly loves what she does.
She believes accountability is a team effort built on community, meaningful observations, and each student’s individual growth. Her goal is simple: help every child grow academically, feel supported, and discover the joy of learning.
With a smile, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to her students’ success, Mrs. Dean works each day to build futures—one child at a time. 💛✨
Mrs. Dean believes education is the foundation that helps every child step into their own future with confidence. She brings enthusiasm, joy, and positivity into her classroom each day—because a strong foundation begins with a teacher who truly loves what she does.
She believes accountability is a team effort built on community, meaningful observations, and each student’s individual growth. Her goal is simple: help every child grow academically, feel supported, and discover the joy of learning.
With a smile, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to her students’ success, Mrs. Dean works each day to build futures—one child at a time. 💛✨
📣 Attention Current Coweta 8th Grade Parents!
High School 101 is happening THIS Monday at 10 AM or 6 PM in the I‑High Commons.
Current 8th grade students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend. This session will walk you through the new graduation requirements that begin with your student’s class, plus information on OK Promise, dual credit, NCAA eligibility, pathways, and ICAP.
Students will begin enrollment later next week and will not be able to bring the form home, so this meeting is the best chance to preview what they’ll be completing. A copy of what the enrollment form looks like is attached below.
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**For families interested in virtual learning next year:
Only students who want to be considered for full‑time or hybrid virtual in 2026–27 need to complete this form:
🔗 CHS 9th–12th Virtual Interest Form (Fall 2026):
https://forms.gle/raxYa7TM4XgNqa4u5
High School 101 is happening THIS Monday at 10 AM or 6 PM in the I‑High Commons.
Current 8th grade students and parents are strongly encouraged to attend. This session will walk you through the new graduation requirements that begin with your student’s class, plus information on OK Promise, dual credit, NCAA eligibility, pathways, and ICAP.
Students will begin enrollment later next week and will not be able to bring the form home, so this meeting is the best chance to preview what they’ll be completing. A copy of what the enrollment form looks like is attached below.
HS 101.jpg
**For families interested in virtual learning next year:
Only students who want to be considered for full‑time or hybrid virtual in 2026–27 need to complete this form:
🔗 CHS 9th–12th Virtual Interest Form (Fall 2026):
https://forms.gle/raxYa7TM4XgNqa4u5
📐 Mrs. Sheofee’s Teaching Philosophy | Math – Coweta High School- Teacher of the Year Spotlight
For Mrs. Sheofee, great teaching starts with strong relationships. She believes that when teachers collaborate and students feel truly seen and supported, everyone grows. By working closely with her math department, refining curriculum, sharing ideas, and integrating meaningful technology, she helps create consistent, rigorous learning experiences across classrooms.
In her own classroom, she focuses on structure, respect, and real‑world relevance—helping students build confidence, retain skills, and understand how math connects to their future. She believes accountability should center on what teachers can control: clear expectations, strong learning environments, and professional integrity—not just test scores.
Her mission is simple: elevate her students, uplift her colleagues, and strengthen the profession through collaboration, consistency, and care. ✨📘
For Mrs. Sheofee, great teaching starts with strong relationships. She believes that when teachers collaborate and students feel truly seen and supported, everyone grows. By working closely with her math department, refining curriculum, sharing ideas, and integrating meaningful technology, she helps create consistent, rigorous learning experiences across classrooms.
In her own classroom, she focuses on structure, respect, and real‑world relevance—helping students build confidence, retain skills, and understand how math connects to their future. She believes accountability should center on what teachers can control: clear expectations, strong learning environments, and professional integrity—not just test scores.
Her mission is simple: elevate her students, uplift her colleagues, and strengthen the profession through collaboration, consistency, and care. ✨📘
CPS would like to recognize and thank Chief Hoskin and the Cherokee Nation for their ongoing support of Coweta Public Schools. Your partnership continues to make a meaningful impact on our students and community.
#partnersineducation
🌟 Leaving a Legacy: Celebrating Mrs. Swagerty 🌟
"Mrs. Swagerty is truly an exceptional teacher and advocate. As our Special Education Team Lead, she goes above and beyond every single day to ensure students receive the opportunities and support they deserve to thrive.
Her mission goes far beyond teaching math—she helps students understand it, building confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning. She pairs instructional excellence with a heart fully devoted to her kids.
Simply put, Mrs. Swagerty sets the standard. She leads with compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication, making everyone around her better.
We are incredibly grateful to have her on our team." 💛📚✨
"Mrs. Swagerty is truly an exceptional teacher and advocate. As our Special Education Team Lead, she goes above and beyond every single day to ensure students receive the opportunities and support they deserve to thrive.
Her mission goes far beyond teaching math—she helps students understand it, building confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning. She pairs instructional excellence with a heart fully devoted to her kids.
Simply put, Mrs. Swagerty sets the standard. She leads with compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication, making everyone around her better.
We are incredibly grateful to have her on our team." 💛📚✨
📘 Mr. Carter’s Teaching Philosophy | Math – Sloat Junior High- Teacher of the Year Spotlight
Mr. Carter believes that great teaching grows through collaboration. He shares his strengths—deep math knowledge, curriculum design, rigorous assessment, and tech integration—to lift up fellow educators and strengthen the profession. From creating full course materials to designing online tools and readiness assessments, he continually develops resources that help both students and teachers thrive.
He believes accountability is most powerful when it comes from teachers supporting one another, not mandates from above. By building a culture of shared growth, reflection, and professionalism, educators become better together.
For Mr. Carter, the goal is simple: contribute to a profession that inspires, improves, and elevates learning for every student. ✨📘
Mr. Carter believes that great teaching grows through collaboration. He shares his strengths—deep math knowledge, curriculum design, rigorous assessment, and tech integration—to lift up fellow educators and strengthen the profession. From creating full course materials to designing online tools and readiness assessments, he continually develops resources that help both students and teachers thrive.
He believes accountability is most powerful when it comes from teachers supporting one another, not mandates from above. By building a culture of shared growth, reflection, and professionalism, educators become better together.
For Mr. Carter, the goal is simple: contribute to a profession that inspires, improves, and elevates learning for every student. ✨📘
🏅 Mr. Guiot’s Teaching Philosophy | Physical Education – Heritage IGC- Teacher of the Year Spotlight
For Mr. Guiot, teaching goes far beyond sports or fitness—it’s about shaping confident, respectful, resilient human beings. He believes great educators inspire curiosity, build intrinsic motivation, and help students grow in ways that last long after the class ends.
In his PE classroom, students learn more than movement. They learn to think critically, solve problems, handle wins and losses with grace, build strong relationships, and take responsibility for their choices. He builds trust by knowing his students, supporting their interests, and creating an environment where every child feels valued and capable.
Teaching is his calling, and his goal is simple:
Not to develop elite athletes, but to prepare students for life—mind, body, and character. 💛🏅✨
For Mr. Guiot, teaching goes far beyond sports or fitness—it’s about shaping confident, respectful, resilient human beings. He believes great educators inspire curiosity, build intrinsic motivation, and help students grow in ways that last long after the class ends.
In his PE classroom, students learn more than movement. They learn to think critically, solve problems, handle wins and losses with grace, build strong relationships, and take responsibility for their choices. He builds trust by knowing his students, supporting their interests, and creating an environment where every child feels valued and capable.
Teaching is his calling, and his goal is simple:
Not to develop elite athletes, but to prepare students for life—mind, body, and character. 💛🏅✨
📐 Mr. Higgins’ Teaching Philosophy | Math – Coweta Intermediate High School - Teacher of the Year Spotlight
For Mr. Higgins, teaching begins with trust. He believes that when students know they matter, they rise to every challenge. By building personal connections, holding high expectations, and creating a classroom where mistakes are part of learning, he helps students discover that they can do hard things—especially in math.
He focuses on the process, not just the answer, and teaches with the belief that every student is capable of growth. The look on a student’s face when something finally “clicks”? That’s what drives him.
After more than two decades in education, Mr. Higgins is proud of the legacy he’s building—seeing former students succeed, pursue college, and carry confidence they never thought possible. He believes deeply in Coweta’s mission and is grateful to be part of a team devoted to making a lasting impact.
For Mr. Higgins, teaching isn’t just a career—it’s purpose, passion, and legacy. ✨📘
For Mr. Higgins, teaching begins with trust. He believes that when students know they matter, they rise to every challenge. By building personal connections, holding high expectations, and creating a classroom where mistakes are part of learning, he helps students discover that they can do hard things—especially in math.
He focuses on the process, not just the answer, and teaches with the belief that every student is capable of growth. The look on a student’s face when something finally “clicks”? That’s what drives him.
After more than two decades in education, Mr. Higgins is proud of the legacy he’s building—seeing former students succeed, pursue college, and carry confidence they never thought possible. He believes deeply in Coweta’s mission and is grateful to be part of a team devoted to making a lasting impact.
For Mr. Higgins, teaching isn’t just a career—it’s purpose, passion, and legacy. ✨📘
📣 Mark Your Calendars!
Join us next Thursday afternoon as we celebrate our amazing Site Teachers of the Year and unveil the 2025–2026 CPS District Teacher of the Year!
We can’t wait to honor the incredible educators who make Coweta Public Schools shine.
Join us next Thursday afternoon as we celebrate our amazing Site Teachers of the Year and unveil the 2025–2026 CPS District Teacher of the Year!
We can’t wait to honor the incredible educators who make Coweta Public Schools shine.
🍎 Mrs. Henley’s Teaching Philosophy | Kindergarten – Northwest Elementary- Teacher of the Year Spotlight
In Mrs. Henley’s classroom, love comes first. She believes children must feel valued, safe, and cared for before they are ready to learn. With a bubbly, welcoming environment and hands‑on, joyful activities, she helps her kinders overcome fears, build confidence, and discover a love of learning.
She treats students and families with honesty, respect, and kindness—building strong relationships that support growth both at school and at home. For her, teaching is about laughter, connection, and celebrating the incredible transformation students make from day one to the end of the year.
Her mission is simple: make students feel loved, make learning fun, and help every child believe in themselves.
In Mrs. Henley’s classroom, love comes first. She believes children must feel valued, safe, and cared for before they are ready to learn. With a bubbly, welcoming environment and hands‑on, joyful activities, she helps her kinders overcome fears, build confidence, and discover a love of learning.
She treats students and families with honesty, respect, and kindness—building strong relationships that support growth both at school and at home. For her, teaching is about laughter, connection, and celebrating the incredible transformation students make from day one to the end of the year.
Her mission is simple: make students feel loved, make learning fun, and help every child believe in themselves.
🌟 Mrs. Fitzgerald| 2nd Grade – Southside Elementary- Teacher of the Year Spotlight
“I believe in teaching the whole child—academically, emotionally, and socially. My classroom is a constant in a world full of challenges: a safe, predictable place where students feel valued, supported, and brave enough to try. I meet students where they are, use engaging and differentiated instruction, and build strong relationships that help them grow with confidence.
The greatest rewards aren’t test scores—they’re the quiet moments of growth, the smiles, the victories big and small, and the lifelong love of learning that follows students long after they leave my room.” ❤️📚✨
“I believe in teaching the whole child—academically, emotionally, and socially. My classroom is a constant in a world full of challenges: a safe, predictable place where students feel valued, supported, and brave enough to try. I meet students where they are, use engaging and differentiated instruction, and build strong relationships that help them grow with confidence.
The greatest rewards aren’t test scores—they’re the quiet moments of growth, the smiles, the victories big and small, and the lifelong love of learning that follows students long after they leave my room.” ❤️📚✨
🌟 Mrs. Gilbert- 4th Grade Social Studies & Science – Mission IGC Teacher of the Year Spotlight
"I believe in teaching the whole child—both academic skills and the social skills that shape their future. My classroom is a welcoming, engaging space where students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. Through hands-on, interactive lessons, I help each child discover how they learn best while building confidence in a brand‑new school environment.
I strive to connect with my students personally, celebrate their successes, and support their growth—emotionally, socially, and academically. My goal is for every student to leave my classroom knowing they are loved, capable, and prepared for what comes next. "💛📚✨
"I believe in teaching the whole child—both academic skills and the social skills that shape their future. My classroom is a welcoming, engaging space where students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. Through hands-on, interactive lessons, I help each child discover how they learn best while building confidence in a brand‑new school environment.
I strive to connect with my students personally, celebrate their successes, and support their growth—emotionally, socially, and academically. My goal is for every student to leave my classroom knowing they are loved, capable, and prepared for what comes next. "💛📚✨
Hardware Alert, Cowtown! 🏆💪
Your Tiger Iron Powerlifting Team is bringing home the State Runner‑Up trophy!
Individual Placers:
• Gideon Wineinger — State Champ (145 lb) + State squat record (500 lbs) + Overall record (1245 lbs)
• Jonathan Wineinger — 5th (145 lb)
• Ethan Jennings — 3rd (157 lb)
• Hunter Revis — 4th (275 lb)
#CowetaDNA
What an overwhelming turnout today for the Celebration of Life for Bella. She touched countless hearts, and the legacy she leaves behind is felt by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
The CPS community extends our prayers, love, and support to the Clay family during this difficult time.
Bella’s light will continue to shine through the many lives she impacted.
The CPS community extends our prayers, love, and support to the Clay family during this difficult time.
Bella’s light will continue to shine through the many lives she impacted.
Good luck to our Regional Powerlifting Champions as they chase more hardware at the State Powerlifting Meet in El Reno today!
Let’s go, Tigers—bring it home! 🐅🏋️♂️🏆
#CowetaDNA
Let’s go, Tigers—bring it home! 🐅🏋️♂️🏆
#CowetaDNA
Have a fun and safe Spring Break, Tigers!
We’re excited to share that Southside Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Whistance, will be representing Coweta on Wheel of Fortune tomorrow night!
📺 Thursday • 6:30 PM • Channel 8
Join us in wishing her the best of luck—Coweta goes to Hollywood! ⭐🎉
📺 Thursday • 6:30 PM • Channel 8
Join us in wishing her the best of luck—Coweta goes to Hollywood! ⭐🎉
Important Pom Tryout Information!
🌟 Above & Beyond Recognition! 🌟
Congratulations to Mrs. Blackbear, our State Champion Wrestling Team, and our State Champion Archery Team! 🎉
Each of these outstanding representatives of our district was recognized by our Board of Education for going Above and Beyond in dedication, excellence, and leadership.
Your hard work, determination, and commitment make us proud—thank you for representing our district with honor! 🏅
Congratulations to Mrs. Blackbear, our State Champion Wrestling Team, and our State Champion Archery Team! 🎉
Each of these outstanding representatives of our district was recognized by our Board of Education for going Above and Beyond in dedication, excellence, and leadership.
Your hard work, determination, and commitment make us proud—thank you for representing our district with honor! 🏅
