Mrs. Hofschulte-Colvin has been teaching for 28 years. She taught 21 years at Muskogee High School, and has been teaching at Oologah High School for 7 years. Before teaching, she attended college at Northeastern State University. During her time at Oologah, she has taught Forensic Science, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics. Mrs. Hofschulte-Colvin is our science department chair and Lead Instructional Technology Teacher. She assists teachers with their classroom technology, while also learning new technologies to make a positive impact on our students. She is married to Mark, and they have one son and daughter in law, Aaron and Shelby, who live in Oklahoma City. When she is outside of the classroom, she and her husband enjoy traveling the world and making their own adventures, along with supporting their favorite teams, the Dodgers and LA Rams.

Since 1996, Vicki has been dedicated to shaping young minds in classrooms across five different districts, from small Oklahoma schools to one of the largest in the country. Her nearly three-decade career has been driven by a passion for education, adaptability, and a commitment to student success. Beyond the classroom, Vicki cherishes time with family, having been happily married for 32 years and raising two wonderful children—Boston, 27, and McHale, 24. An avid traveler, they love exploring new places and creating lasting memories with loved ones.

Mrs. Jones has been teaching and enjoying watching students succeed for over 25 years in 3 different districts. She has taught Kindergarten through 6th grade students in a variety of ways in Tulsa, Owasso, and Oologah. For the last 11 years, she has been helping students build confidence and improve their skills in Reading as the Reading Specialist at Upper Elementary. Mrs. Jones has been married to her husband Eric for 23 years, and they have 2 wonderful children: Spencer, who attends Rogers State University and Stella, a senior at Owasso High School. She loves creating memories with her family by going on vacations, shopping, watching her kids' sports, or just enjoying a day together.

Celebrating her 20th year in education, Kelli Bright is a dedicated and passionate educator who has spent her entire career shaping young minds in Oologah. An Oologah native herself, Kelli earned her degree from Northeastern State University before returning to her hometown to teach. She has spent nine years teaching kindergarten and the past 11 years in Pre-K, making a lasting impact on her students and their families. Beyond the classroom, Kelli enjoys spending time with her husband, Mark, their son, Graham, and daughter, Ryan. She is also a proud grandmother to six wonderful grandkids. Kelli’s unwavering commitment to early childhood education and her love for her community make her a truly deserving recipient of this honor.