It’s such an honor to be a member of this amazing group of educators. #oklaEd

Did you know that Oklahoma has a National Teacher of the Year Finalist (Donna Gradel) AND a National Counselor of the Year Finalist (Sarah Kirk, PhD) this year?!? #oklaed educators & counselors going strong! Honored to know some of the best in the country! #SCOY19 #NSCW19 #NTOY19

Shanna’s genuineness and humor brought the best out of our “homeroom.” Thank you!

Honored to speak McAlester Public Schools A Celebration of Teaching today. Always great to see my friend Ryan Walters. Congratulations to Jennifer Lewis for being named the MPS Teacher of the Year. #OklaEd #NTOY19

Had the opportunity to visit Capitol Hill and meet Jake Hinch and Esther Salters from Senator Inhofe’s office. So welcoming and encouraging. What an honor to represent the teachers Oklahoma! #OklaEd CCSSO #NTOY19

I’ve always been a fan of Doris Burke and admire her work as a commentator for the NBA. Thank you Doris Burke for supporting teachers and for taking the time to make the Thunder game incredibly special for this Oklahoma teacher. #oklaED #NTOY19

I am overwhelmed by the talent and dedication of the students involved this musical. Such an honor to be a part of this amazing production.

Watch how #NTOY19 finalist & 2019 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, Donna Gradel, uses problem-solving techniques as her #TeacherTool, allowing students to develop the skill sets necessary for future success.

Donna Gradel | 2019 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year & 1 of 4 finalists for National Teacher of the Year. She teaches environmental science at Broken Arrow High School in #Oklahoma. tulsaworld.com/news/local/edu… #edchat #education #K12 Donna Gradel

Excited to be a part of this STEM Expo and share the day with my BAHS community. Great job everyone!

Congratulations to Rodney Robinson! You are one amazing teacher and person! So proud of you! Absolutely loved the closing remark on CBS. A man with a heart so big, “You can see it from space!” So true! So powerful! #Oklaed CCSSO #NTOY19

Incredibly inspired hearing from the fabulous Donna Gradel about how ًFund for Teachers and Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence significantly impacted her trajectory as a teacher. Donna Gradel and Jon Hazell are proof that our Oklahoma students are in the hands of fantastic educators. #oklaed #FFTFellows

Love being on this journey with the two of you!

Congratulations to the finalists and to the 2019 National Teacher of the Year 2019 National Teacher of the Year #NTOY19 Ceremony and Reception at The Eisenhower Building with an impromptu visit to the White House. CCSSO SLC School District Salt Lake Education Foundation

So honored to represent the state of Oklahoma and our dedicated teachers.

What an honor to represent the great state of Oklahoma.

2019 NTOY hit a grand slam at the Washington Nationals game. #NTOY19 ⁦CCSSO⁩ #oklaed

What a wonderful surprise! Ran into ⁦Shawn Sheehan⁩ and family at the Nationals game. Such a blessing! #NTOY19 ⁦CCSSO⁩ #oklaed

So proud of Brooke Lee, a former student of mine. Oh, the places you’re about to go! Enjoy the journey! #Oklaed #MilkenAward Claremore Public Schools

What an honor having 2019 National Teacher of the Year as the keynote speaker UCO CEPS Honoring A Noble Profession! Such an inspiring and challenging message. Thank you, Rodney! Loved seeing you, friend.