STAFF SPOTLIGHT Instructor Spotlight: Macy WorleyWe are so excited to have Macy join us at Jenks Community Education this spring and summer as one of our new instructors! She brings a wealth of knowledge in teaching the Growing Secure Kids class. She currently serves as the RISE teacher at Jenks West Elementary and a TBRI® Practitioner. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a master’s degree in Special Education. Macy is passionate about supporting students and families by looking beneath behaviors to understand underlying needs and finding solutions that truly help each child thrive. “The growth seen in our classrooms through TBRI principles and strategies has been incredible,” Macy explains. “And I’m thrilled to share these tools with families so they can use them at home as well.” We would also like to recognize her many accomplishments, including several notable accolades that reflect her dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence.2022 JPS Foundation Vision of Excellence recipient2025–26 Site Teacher of the Year2025–26 JPS District Teacher of the Year View previous staff and customer spotlights. MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS Based in Jenks and serving the greater Tulsa area, Holly has spent more than 30 years capturing meaningful moments through photography. With a passion for storytelling and authentic connection, she is known for creating timeless images that celebrate relationships, milestones, and the beauty of everyday life.In addition to her work behind the camera, she has been teaching photography for over 25 years, helping students of all skill levels gain confidence and creativity in their photography journey. Holly believes photography is more than taking pictures—it is preserving legacy, emotion, and the moments that matter most.Holly Peevyhouse, Photography and Lightroom Instructor Debra Oakley has over 20 years of teaching experience and has taught at Jenks for 6 years. She shares her passions for STEM, art, and volleyball with students through JCE.STEM allows for a hands-on learning experience that inspires and empowers students to be creative and innovative. Art is a fun hobby that exercises the mind and promotes creativity an individuality at any age."Volleyball is a favorite sport of mine and I enjoy teaching kids how to play. I played in high school and continued to play throughout my adult life on recreational teams. I am excited to be teaching volleyball skills to students again at Jenks West Intermediate!"Debra Oakley, JPS certified teacher I am the STEM Facilitator for Jenks West with 20 years of teaching experience. After-school STEM courses promote student curiosity, inquiry, and hands-on learning through play.Jenks Public Schools Foundation, Vision of Excellence recipient, 2025.Kim Dammann, JPS certified teacher Amy TuggleJoin Amy and her daughter Fran to organize your home. Leon the JokesterHone your comedy skills with Leon the Jokester. Macy WorleyGrow secure kids with JPS teacher of the year Macy Worley Linda and Ed CohlmiaPlay pickleball with the Cohlmias. Laura TealYoung dancers grow with Tippi Toes Dance. Alecia FreistedtLearn to crochet with help from Alecia Freistedt. Join our team! JCE offers a variety of full and part-time positions. Apply today! With childcare,coaching, and more, the perfect position may be waiting just for you. Open positions can be found through Jenks Public Schools. Interested in teaching an enrichment course? Email Sara.Gonzales@jenksps.org or call 918-298-0340 to propose a class or find out more information. Our instructors include community members and JPS certified teachers.
