Durant Public Schools

One more picture from tonight’s State Teacher of the Year Event. DISD faculty, staff and administrators joined Mrs. Bennett’s Family in the celebration! Congrats!!
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Congrats Mrs. Kasey Bennett!! We are so excited for you!

Congratulations to Kasey Bennett, a K-4 STEM teacher at Durant Public Schools, on being named Oklahoma’s 2026 Teacher of the Year!

Kasey’s passion for student success, commitment to creating inclusive learning opportunities and dedication to helping every child discover their potential exemplify the very best of Oklahoma education.

As Oklahoma’s Teacher of the Year, Kasey will serve as an ambassador for educators across our state, sharing the incredible work happening in classrooms and championing the profession that shapes every future.

Please join us in congratulating Kasey on this well-deserved honor and in celebrating all of the outstanding finalists who represent the excellence of Oklahoma’s educators.

The 2026 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year teaches in Durant! Congratulations Mrs. Bennett!

Tonight’s State Teacher of the Year announcement will be live streamed on the Oklahoma State Department of Education FaceBook Page at 6:00 PM.
Good Luck Kasey Bennett!

Tomorrow is the day!

After weeks of celebrating the incredible educators who represent the very best of Oklahoma classrooms, we are excited to gather tomorrow evening for the 2026 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Gala.

Join us as we honor our Teacher of the Year finalists and celebrate the dedication, passion and impact they make in the lives of students every day.

Be sure to follow along on our social media channels throughout the evening for live updates, behind-the-scenes moments, photos and the announcement of Oklahoma's next Teacher of the Year.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

New Durant High School girls basketball coach Brian Kader stopped by the "Scott and Jim" morning show on KLBC this morning.