Professional Oklahoma Educators

08/10/2026

A new school year is a fresh start, and we’re cheering you on!🍎✨ You’ve got this, educators. This is going to be a GREAT school year, and remember, you don’t have to do it alone. POE is on your side and here for you whenever you need us. Let’s make this year a good one! 📚✏️

08/07/2026

Our reps are hitting the road, visiting schools across Oklahoma, and we’re loving getting a behind-the-scenes look at recruitment in action! 🙌

From reconnecting with familiar faces to meeting new teachers, every school visit is an opportunity to build relationships, grow our membership, and support educators across the state. 🍎🚌

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing reps for showing up and helping us grow! We’re excited to see where this recruitment season takes us.

08/07/2026

🎉 Member shout-out: Huge congratulations to Broken Bow’s Jake Harris for being named the OCA Region 6 "Coach of the Year"! 🏆

Award presented today at the OCA Clinic by Region 6 Board Member (and fellow POE member) Kaleb Swboni.

Way to go, Coach Harris! So proud to have you both in POE! 👏✨

🏆Broken Bow’s Jake Harris OCA Region 6 “Coach of the Year” was presented his award today at OCA Clinic. Proud of you, Coach!

08/04/2026

✨ Introducing Teacher Testimonials! ✨

Every educator has a "why" - the reason they keep showing up, inspiring, and making a difference. 💙 We asked our members why they love teaching! Here is what member Heather Richison had to say, along with the heart behind her passion for teaching.

Now it's your turn! 👇 Share your "why" in the comments. Your words might be exactly what another teacher needs to hear today, and you could even be featured in a future Teacher Testimonial! 🍎✨

07/31/2026

🎒✨ We couldn't keep this a secret any longer... Here's a sneak peek at all the fun goodies that will be heading home with our Back-to-School Giveaway winner, along with a $100 Amazon gift card! 📚 Comment which ones you would use the most!🎉

Each of these gifts was picked with you in mind! 🤩🍎The countdown is officially on! Our lucky winner will be announced next week, so be sure to keep an eye on our page... because all of these goodies could be making their way to YOU! 👀🎁

07/30/2026

Our Leadership Safari Adventure was one for the books! 🐘🦒

We had a blast this year for our 2026 Leadership conference! Over two unforgettable days, we explored new ideas, learned from incredible speakers, built meaningful connections, and invested in POE's vision.

Thanks to everyone who made this event so special! We can't wait to see where your leadership path takes you next! The safari may be over, but the adventure continues! 🌿🦓

07/27/2026

🎉 WOW... exactly 400 entries! 🎉 We are blown away by the incredible response to our Back-to-School Giveaway! 🍎🎒 Thank you to every single member who took the time to enter. We loved seeing so much excitement!

Now comes the hardest part... picking just ONE winner! 🤩 Keep your eyes on our page because we'll be announcing the lucky winner soon. It could be YOU! 🍀✨

Thank you again for making this giveaway such a huge success, and good luck to everyone! 📚💙

07/24/2026

🚨 Final Bell! 🔔Today's your last day to enter our Back-to-School Giveaway! 🎒📚

One lucky member will head back to school with:
💳 A $100 gift card
🎁 Surprise back-to-school goodies

📝 Turn in your entry using the attached form before midnight tonight, before the classroom doors close!
https://forms.gle/J1KBh2WZkgtMwGfSA

Good luck, everyone! 🍎✏️✨

07/23/2026

07/22/2026

The Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting is tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. Follow the meeting live on the Oklahoma Department of Education's page.