2026 NPS District Teacher of the Year
Norman Public Schools announced on April 10, 2026, Brooke Barnett with Lakeview Elementary as the district’s 2026 Teacher of the Year.
"I am truly humbled to be named District Teacher of the Year and grateful for the opportunity to represent a profession that means so much to me,” Barnett said. “In a world that can feel uncertain, schools are places of stability, and teachers are often the steady presence that students rely on. We are beacons of consistency, hope, and love, and that responsibility is both humbling and deeply transformative. This award is not just a reflection of me; it reflects every incredible teacher in our district who shows up in big and small ways for their students, the dedicated administrators who guide us, the families who trust us with their children, and the students who inspire us to be better each day."
