Congratulations to the 2022 Catholic School Educator of the Year Kathy Rooker of Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic School and finalists Constance Clark of Christ the King Catholic School and Sherry Sanders of Rosary Catholic School.
In addition to the 2023 Catholic School Educator of the Year of the Year Award, there will be awards for the Catholic School Support Staff Member of the Year and Catholic School Volunteer of the Year. The Catholic Foundation is proud to honor individuals whose outstanding leadership in Catholic schools has a made a difference in the lives of others. The top Catholic School Educator, Support Staff Member, and Volunteer of the Year exemplify the mission of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.
- Catholic School Educator of the Year winner's school will receive $1500. The winner will receive $500 and two finalists will receive $250.
- Catholic School Support Staff Member of the Year winner's school will receive $1500. The winner will receive $500 and two finalists will receive $250. Support Staff includes custodial, cafeteria, school safety and secretarial staff.
- Catholic School Volunteer of the Year winner's school will receive $1000. Volunteers include parents, grandparents, and parishioners. Paid school employees are not eligible for volunteer award.
- Limit one nominee per award from each school submitted by the principal.
- Nomination deadline September 8, 2023.
- The nominees will be contacted to complete a portfolio with letter of recommendation by September 25.
- Top three finalists will be asked to complete a video submission by October 23, 2023.
- The award winners will be announced and finalists will be recognized at the Saints and Scholars Dinner on February 1, 2024.