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Norman Public Schools learning coach Jessica Eschbach reacts to being named 2021 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.
Norman Public Schools learning coach Jessica Eschbach is the 2021 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister announced the award Thursday in a virtual ceremony.
In a video, Eschbach recognized her fellow teachers for their hard work over the past year and reminded them there’s much more ahead. This pandemic and this year has shown us that there are some inequities that we can face head-on and make sure that every student in the state of Oklahoma is getting access to the best educational opportunities that we have to offer. Our students are going to be our future, Eschbach said.
The announcement was made via a virtual ceremony on Thursday morning.
Eschbach, an Innovative Learning Coach at Norman North High School, was selected among 12 finalists statewide.
Last year s Oklahoma Teacher of the Year was Jena Nelson from Deer Creek Public Schools.
Eschbach will begin her duties as the state s Teacher of the Year on July 1.