STAFF SPOTLIGHT Instructor and Student 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 recipient 2025-26 Site Teacher of the Year 2025-26 JPS District Teacher of the Year View previous staff and customer spotlights. MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS Laura Teal is the owner and an instructor of Tippi Toes Dance Tulsa. Originally from Bartlesville, Laura enjoyed dance and being on the Bartlesville High School Pom. After earning a degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Business from the University of Oklahoma, Laura taught first grade in Bartlesville and coached the BHS Varsity Pom squad.After moving to St. Louis, MO, she continued to teach elementary school for several years before opening her first Tippi Toes Dance franchise in 2012. Laura and a close friend opened Tippi Toes Northwest Arkansas in 2016, and in 2018 she became the proud owner of Tippi Toes Dance Tulsa.Laura Teal, Tippi Toes Dance Debra Oakley has over 20 years of teaching experience and has taught at Jenks for 6 years. She shares her passion for STEM and volleyball with students through Jenks Community Education."Math and Science have always been my favorite subjects to teach. STEM allows for a hands-on learning experience that inspires and empowers students to be creative and innovative."Volleyball is a favorite sport of mine and I enjoy teaching kids how to play. My course is meant to introduce basic skills as well as challenge the more experienced player. 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 Jeannie Boudiette teaches both Intro to Acting and Acting Styles & Directing. She has a BA in Theatre Education from the University of Tulsa along with a minor in musical theatre and English. Ms. Boudiette attended Interlochen Arts Academy during high school years as a classical voice major.Jeannie Boudiette, theater instructor Kim DammannExplore topics in STEM with Kim Dammann. Derik KeimChildren learn to golf with Derik Keim. Kim ClarkLearn Pom and Cheer with Kim Clark Helena GuzmanChildren learn Spanish through art with Helena Guzman. Pam DuPontYouth build cooking skills with Pam DuPont. Amy TuggleOrganize your life with help from Amy Tuggle. Allyson BlackshareBeginning Stage Combatwith Allyson Blackshare Becky ChapmanQuiltingwith Becky Chapman Rachel GuntherYouth & Adult Fitness Fun with Rachel Gunther 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 debbie.killingsworth@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.
