Maltz named District Teacher of the Year

Guthrie Public Schools announced their teachers of the year, including the district teacher of the year, on Monday evening’s regular scheduled school board meeting.

Belinda Stone (left) and Shurlyn Maltz were honored at the Board of Education meeting on Monday.

Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson announced Shurlyn Maltz as the Secondary Teacher of the Year and Belinda Stone as the Elementary Teacher of the Year. After the finalists were introduced, Simpson opened the envelope and proclaimed Maltz as the District Teacher of the Year.

Maltz teaches mathematics at Guthrie Junior High School.

“Being selected as Teacher of the Year (TOY) is humbling considering the many great teachers who were also nominated, not to mention the incredible staff that I collaborate with at the Junior High on a daily basis,” Maltz said.  

“An awesome teacher nominated me for the TOY and strongly encouraged me to apply as it was my responsibility to do so. Thanks, Kathy Ice!  It is an honor to represent such good people and be supported by my administration, Doug Ogle and Robbie Rainwater.”

Supt. Dr. Mike Simpson collected donations from local merchants to honor the district’s top teacher. Gifts include gift certificates, pottery, Thunder shirts, goodie baskets, floral arrangements, monetary donations, use of an SUV for one month in the summer and a one night stay and dinner in Oklahoma City.

The Site Teachers of the Year gathered on Monday and were recognized for their achievement.

“Some gifts were from new business, but others, like the Wade Family, have offered rewards to our district for decades. The support of our local business, big and small, is meaningful and much appreciated by all teachers.”