STAFF SPOTLIGHT Instructor and Student Spotlight:Kendall FergusonKendall Ferguson, a Jenks 2026 senior and one of our most sought-after private lesson instructors who has helped many swimmers succeed in making our Jenks Trojan Swim Club, has received a HUGE honor! Besides being a "top requested" swim instructor, Kendall received the incredible honor of earning the Scouting America Eagle Scout Award—an achievement that speaks to her work ethic and strong character! For Kendall's Eagle Scout Service Project, she organized duffle bags for teen boys and girls entering the Fostering Connections of OK system. This was obtainable by endless hours of collecting door to door donations and organizing products from her own specific list of what teenagers her age would need and want. It was a big effort which resulted in a nomination by her scout leaders for a Regional Scout Service Project Award. On top of her work at the pool (she is also a lifeguard), she balances school, another part-time job and is currently completing clinicals with a local dentist—whose daughter just happens to be one of Kendall’s swimmers! We are so proud to have Kendall as part of our Trojan Aquatic Center team! Congratulations, Kendall! 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. Lisa KirkleyTackle family photos with Lisa Kirkley. 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. Join our team! JCE offers a variety of full and part-time positions. Apply today! With childcare, Drivers Education, 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 Kimberly.Hoffman@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.
