Ada High School teacher named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year

TULSA, Okla. — An Ada High School teacher is this year's Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education gave Rachel Keith the honor at a gala in Tulsa Monday night.

She teaches AP language and composition, mock trials and humanities.

Keith says she is trilled she gets to represent Oklahoma educators.

"I'm just so blessed and overwhelmed, said Keith. "I love Oklahoma, I love Oklahoma students and I love Oklahoma schools. To be able to represent teachers across Oklahoma, this is the biggest blessing I could have in my life."

Tulsa Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson was part of a Q&A with State Superintendent Ryan Walters at the gala. The two talked about how they came together to improve Tulsa Public Schools.

You can learn more about the Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Program by clicking here .