Teachers do more than just educate our kids with reading, writing, and arithmetic. They teach them valuable life lessons that they will carry with them for decades. Especially in rural towns like the one my wife Christie and I grew up in, and where we have raised our family, teachers and their families become part of our own lives. They are a support system and voice of encouragement, inspiring students to work hard and chase their dreams both in and outside of the classroom. I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without the teachers who pushed me to do better.
Every school year comes with new challenges. I could not be more grateful for the teachers in the Second District who have persevered through changing and thrived despite the adversity. Our children are lucky to have resilient role models to look up to.
As our kids begin to head back to school, be sure to thank a teacher in the community for all they do. The success of our children is the success of Oklahoma’s future for generations to come.
