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2023
2023
Celebration of Excellence Celebration of Excellence
Deanna Boston, Chief Executive Officer, Edmond Public Schools Foundation
Chloe Radle, Student Ambassador, Edmond Public Schools Foundation
Thank You Thank You
Julie Woodard, Board President, Edmond Public Schools Foundation
Special Recognition Special Recognition
Amanda Austin Becker, Rees English Language Arts Award, Jill Bloyd, Lucile Johnson Peters Math Award
Rookie Teacher of the Year
Rookie Teacher of the Year
Andrew Rosko, Santa Fe High School
Site Support Personnel of the Year Site Support Personnel of the Year
Randy Decker, Associate Superintendent, Edmond Public Schools
Support Personnel of the Year Finalists
Support Personnel of the Year Finalists
Tonya Alexander, Angie Debo
Mary Dawn Clarkson, EPSAC
Robbi Kinnaird, Cimarron
Holly Knapp, Frontier
Aaron O'Connor, Redbud
2023 Support Personnel of the Year Finalists
2023 Support Personnel of the Year Finalists
Randy Decker, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, Edmond Public Schools
Site Teachers of the Year Site Teachers of the Year
Dr. Tony Rose, Executive Director Educational Services, Edmond Public Schools
2022 Teacher of the Year Remarks
2022 Teacher of the Year Remarks
Emily Boyett, Frontier
Teacher of the Year Finalists Teacher of the Year Finalists
Randy Blackwood, Santa Fe
Mandy Bovos, Redbud
Lauren Dile, West Field
Krystin Kinsaul, Frontier
Karen McBride, Centennial
2023 Teacher of the Year
2023 Teacher of the Year
Welcome Welcome
Presented by Dr. Angela Grunewald, Superintendent, Edmond Public Schools
Site Teachers* Site Teachers*
Shellly Hale, Angie Debo
Karen McBride, Centennial
Angie Myers, Charles Haskell
Lindsey Raney, Chisholm
Denise Fowler, Clegern
Nichole Seay, Cross Timbers
Krystin Kinsaul, Frontier
Sarah Strout, Heritage
Jonathan Kerby, Ida Freeman
Gabby Joyce, John Ross
Shelli Reding, Northern Hills
Andrea Buckle, Orvis Risner
Mandy Bovos, Redbud
Darlene Wooldridge, Russell Dougherty
Kathy McIntyre, Scissortail
Sarah Judah, Sunset
Mary Sue Rivera, Washington Irving
Lauren Dile, West Field
Erica Edwards, Will Rogers
Natalie Tracy, Central
Evan Chada, Cheyenne
Denise Doepke, Cimarron
Stacey Ruston, Heartland
Alex Russell, Sequoyah
Leann Mendenhall, Summit
Beth Lewis, Memorial
Brandi Douglas-Clark, North
Randy Blackwood, Santa Fe
Kelli Bayouth, Boulevard Academy
Barbie Sheffield, VE-Secondary
Site Support Personnel* Site Support Personnel*
Tonya Alexander, Angie Debo
Staci Dauphine, Centennial
Reneta Dade, Charles Haskell
Candy Owens, Chisholm
Janet Johnson, Clegern/Clyde Howell
Becki Sell, Cross Timbers
Holly Knapp, Frontier
Janet Pezant, Heritage
Angie Manning, Ida Freeman
Barbara Hopkins, John Ross
Anna Stuck, Northern Hills
Jonna Bisig, Orvis Risner
Aaron O'Connor, Redbud
Tony Antwine, Russell Dougherty
Connie Darcy, Scissortail
Regina Lacy, Sunset
Johntae Laskey, Washington Irving
Gretchen Hanna, West Field
Stephanie Crandall, Will Rogers
Beau Reynolds, Central
Jerry McAlpin, Cheyenne
Robbi Kinnaird, Cimarron
Taryn Johnson, Heartland
Cynthia Edge, Sequoyah
Dawn Goodwin, Summit
Pam Tennial, Memorial
Leticia Duff, North
Shelly Zanowiak, Santa Fe
Lois Webb, Boulevard Academy
Mary Dawn Clarkson, EPSAC
Gary Burson, Maintenance
Victoria Morse, Transportation
Paige Sowers, Special Services
*listed in order of stage presentation
Sponsors Sponsors
Presented by: Presented by:
Special Thanks Special Thanks
Edmond North High School
VeesBees, Decorations
Reagan Giordano, Edmond Public Schools Work-Based Learning Student Intern
Goodie Bags and Prizes Goodie Bags and Prizes
405 Pizza Company
46th State Candle Co
Amber Loberg
Andy's Frozen Custard
AR Workshop
Avalanche Print Co
Avon
Bahama Bucks
Baked Bear
BancFirst
BC Clark
Bibbidi Bobbidi Beauti
Big B's Poppin Kettle Korn
Big River Sports
BJ's Brewhouse
Boho Babe
Bondi Bowls
Bricktown Brewery
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cane's
Centennial PTO
Charleston's
Cheddar's
Cheyenne PTO
Chick Fil A
Chicken Express
Chicken Foot
Chili's
Cici's Pizza
Clothes Mentor
Cookie Me
Karen's Killer Toffee
Costco
Coulter Express Car Wash
Creekside Dental
Crumbl Cookies
Daisy Exchange
Dobson Fiber
Earl's Rib Palace
Empire Slice
Fish City Grill
Fox and Rye
Freddy's
Freezy Sweets & Treats
Frenzy
Frontier Elementary PTO
Gabriella's
Girl Scouts
Green Goodies
Habit Shop
Hatch
Thank You
Heartland PTO
Herbalife Tea
Heritage PTO
Home Depot
Honestly Margo
Hurts Donuts
iHop
Insomnia Cookies
John Ross PTO
Jugeez
Kendra Scott
Kerri Williams Foster
Khloe's Konfections
Laura Dumin
Le Creuset
Lerri Cooper
LongHorn Steakhouse
Louie's
Main Event
McAlister's Deli
Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse
Mt Everest Cuisine
Neighborhood Jam
North Parent Group
Northern Hills PTO
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Opal Aesthetics
Oriental Trading Co.
Pepperoni Grill
Pickleman's
Pub W
Qdoba
Redbud PTO
Red Lobster
Russell Dougherty PTO
Rustic Cuff
Saltgrass Steakhouse
Sam's Club
Goodie Bag and Prizes continued...
Goodie Bag and Prizes continued...
S&B Burger Joint
Schlotzsky's
Sequoyah Parent Org
Sign Gypsies
Simple Modern
Smitty's Garage
Sonic
Stella Nova
Sunnyside Diner
Sunset PTO
Sweet Life Target
TFCU
Torchy's Tacos
Upper Crust
Vanya Courtney
Vera Bradley
The Fried Taco
The Garage
The Mule
Top Golf
Washington Irving PTO
Wayback Burgers
West Field PTO
Will Rogers PTO
Celebration of Excellence Committee Celebration of Excellence Committee
Miriam Teifke , Chair
Debbie Bendick
Kathi DeSpain
Jan Harris
Ruthie Riggs
Patti Woodard
Edmond Public Schools Foundation Edmond Public Schools Foundation Student Ambassadors Student Ambassadors
Monique Agura
Maira Arshad
Sara Ashford
Ana Grace Boggs
Ethan Boston
Claire Cornmesser
Haley Crandall
Lauren Crandall
Erika Cummins
Adam Easton
Abby Evans
Mikayla Fairchild
Reagan Giordano
Ellery Graff
Lynnley Grindstaff
Delaney Grubbs
Amina Hassan
Jaley Hunt
Braden Kargl
Maddy Kinder
Addison Kramer
Thank You
Lauren Krise
Adrianna Lee
Lynx Lucas
Addison Martin
Emma Milner
Kyle Nguyen
Gracie Noland
Clara Pierce
Chloe Radle
Berkley Reynolds
Taran Richardson
Addison Roberts
Katie Schlosser
Kayleigh Shortt
Addye Skinner
KoKo Smith
Jada Smith
Josie Vincent
Gabrielle Whitfield
Celebration of Excellence Endowment Celebration of Excellence Endowment
The Edmond Public Schools Foundation strives to leave a legacy for those who follow us by investing in long-term sustainability through endowed funds for the Celebration of Excellence.
bit.ly/EPSFEndowment
Please consider a gift to the Celebration of Excellence endowment funds so Edmond Public Schools teachers and support staff will be recognized for years to come!
Celebration of Excellence Celebration of Excellence
Endowment Donors Endowment Donors
Founding Celebration of Excellence Donors
Bret and Nancy Towne: Rookie Teacher of the Year
The DeSpain Family in honor of Kathi DeSpain: Support Employee of the Year
Gold
Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce
Silver
Kyle, Deanna & Ethan Boston Student Ambassadors, Edmond Public Schools Foundation
Bronze
Bryan & Erika Evans
Lyle & Shirley Combs
Ron & Beth Decker
Patrick & Debbie Murnan
Rusty & Ruthie Riggs
Brad & Julie Reeser
Bob & Lynn Rowley
Friends
Darrell & Marti Davis
Bruce & Anissa Chadick
Trey & Mikki Cole
Halliburton
Ken Rees
Ryan & Sara Walker
Brian & Julie Woodard
Student Ambassador Student Ambassador Silent Auction Silent Auction
The student ambassadors have organized a silent auction and restaurant give back nights and set a goal to raise $5,000 to help endow the Teacher of the Year award..
All items were donated or procured by the students. A special thank you to Reagan Giordano who managed the student ambassador project as a student intern through the Edmond Public Schools Work-Based Learning Program.
Item Highlights Item Highlights
Original artwork by student ambassadors
Photographs taken by student ambassadors
Cordoba ukelele
$200 gift card to Hyatt Hotels for a family getaway
Beauty days including blow outs at Blo Blow Dry Bar
Pamper your mother for Mother's Day
Guestroom Records gift card and Adele record
Get ready for graduation parties with sweets and treats at local bakeries
Spa day at Restore Wellness and Laser Away
Jewelry or piercing at Rowan
Dinner and museum tickets and more!
Bid until 5:00 p.m. Bid until 5:00 p.m. April 21, 2023 April 21, 2023
or text ENDOWTOY to 56651 to donate or bid
https://endowtoy.cbo.io
EPS Foundation Programs
Behavioral & Mental Health Classroom Support through DonorsChoose Art in Schools Student Ambassadors
Celebration of Excellence Community Mobilization Scholarships & Awards
Leave a Legacy
Leave a legacy for future Edmond Public Schools generations through the Edmond Public Schools Foundation!
With an investment through the Edmond Public Schools Foundation, you are creating long-term sustainability for public education here in Edmond.
Donations of any amount can be made to existing funds. Establishing a newly named fund for general operations or a specific purpose requires an investment of $20,000.
For more information about how to leave your legacy, visit www.edmondpsf.org/legacy
Legacy Funds
Edmond Public Schools Foundation Endowment, est.1989
Rees Organizational Fund, est. 2005
Rees English Language Award(formerly Eloise Rodkey Rees Inspirational Award), est. 2008
Shelby Hudson Memorial Scholarship, est. 2005
James T. Rohan Scholarship, est. 1993
Lucile Johnson Peters Math Award, est. 2019
Ruth Zumwalt Education Scholarship, est. 2020
Blake Burgess Winning 10 Scholarship, est. 2021 Rookie Teacher of the Year, est. 2021
Support Employee of the Year in honor of Kathi DeSpain, est. 2022 Teacher of the Year, est. 2022
Mission: Connecting the community to advance excellence and enrich student opportunities through Edmond Public Schools. www.edmopndpsf.org @edmondpsf (405) 340-2819
