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Spotlight on Eight Amazing Educators
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Coach Foreman
What's your favorite part of teaching?
My favorite part of teaching is every day I get to help in the effort to shape and mold students to be good citizens of society once they graduate high school. It is very rewarding to see students succeed in the real world after they graduate.
What is something you love about Warner?
Something I love about Warner is our school culture. We work hard, we are disciplined, and we are consistent. Our slogan, "WE ARE WARNER" also means that we are different, and we should all take pride in our slogan. I am blessed to be a 3rd generation Foreman to have graduated from this great school and now I get to be a part of this great school as a teacher and a coach.
When did you first know that you wanted to be a a teacher?
At first, I thought I wanted to go into the medical field. However, once I graduated high school, I missed being a part of Warner Public Schools because I had a lot of teachers and coaches that impacted my life in a very positive way. I wanted to have a career that would leave a lasting impact on people's lives, just as my former teachers and coaches did for me. Also, it came naturally, all of my family are teachers and coaches, it's all I have ever known. So, it was in my blood.
Mrs. Bollinger
What's your favorite part of teaching?
My favorite part of teaching is building relationships with my students and being a positive influence in their lives. I love getting to know their personalities, encouraging them, and watching them grow.
What is something you love about Warner?
I love that Warner makes everyone feel included and valued. There’s a sense of belonging here, and every student matters. That’s something I’m proud to be part of.
When did you first know that you wanted to be a a teacher?
I knew I wanted to be a teacher during my senior year of high school, when I was a teacher’s aide in Mrs. Curley’s middle school English class. She was also my cheer coach and inspired me to become both a teacher and a cheerleading coach! She’s now a superintendent, but that’s one part of her career path I’ll gladly leave to her!
Mrs. Hertz
What made you interested in teaching?
I've wanted to be a teacher ever since I was a little girl. My granny Wanda was a teacher, and I witnessed firsthand the impact she made on her students; I wanted to do the same.
How many years have you taught?
This is my 16th year teaching.
Where have you taught?
I've taught at Stigler Public Schools, Whitefield Public Schools, and Warner Public Schools.
Mrs. McAffrey
What made you interested in teaching?
I love teaching! My mom was my greatest inspiration. She was a teacher. Actually, she was one of my high school math teachers. I saw the joy she got and it just grew into me. I get excited when I see a student "get it" or realize they have learned a new concept.
How many years have you taught?
I have been a teacher for 40 plus years. So if your parents, or even your grandparents, went to WHS, I probably had them in class.
Where have you taught?
I have taught at Warner, all but about 10 years. I taught 5 years at Gore and I retired for a while and worked in the oil fields with my husband for 5 years. I also was an adjunct instructor at Connors for 20 years and at Bacone for 2 years.
If I could give advice to students, it would be this. Never stop learning or be afraid to try new things. It makes life more interesting and a lot more fun.
Mrs. Fritz
What do you like about teaching at Warner?
I love Warner because it is a whole family. We all enjoy our jobs, we love these kiddos and enjoy seeing progress.
What might have caused you to decide to teach?
I decided to teach because my mom was a teacher and getting to see her passion she had for her kids and teaching was such an inspiration.
Have you ever taught at any other school outside of the Warner School District?
I have taught at Muskogee Headstart but not another school district. I absolutely love Warner and couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. We are Warner is a real thing, you can tell when you walk through the halls.
Mrs. Fowler
What do you like about teaching at Warner?
I love teaching at Warner High School for the following reasons:
1. Clear school and classroom expectations
2. Bell to bell instructions
3. Administrative support
4. No cellphones policy
5. Manageable class sizes which allows for more individualized attention
6. A strong instructional focus
7. Teachers willing to help each other
What caused you to decide to teach?
While in college I discovered a passion for teaching by forming study groups and recognized that sharing my knowledge was the best way to help others.
Have you taught at any other schools besides those in the Warner district?
I taught at Muskogee (Cherokee Elementary, BFSA, High School), Checotah High School, Broken Arrow High School, and at Warner.
Mrs. Wiedel
What is your favorite thing about WPS?
My favorite thing about WPS is the positive culture that has been built throughout the school. I love being part of it both as a teacher and as a parent. Our students are growing up in an environment that values respect, high academic expectations, and discipline. It is a culture that encourages students to work hard, take responsibility, and become the best versions of themselves.
What is your favorite thing about the student body at Warner?
My favorite thing about Warner's student body is the sense of community. Our students are respectful, involved, and supportive of one another. They make our school a place where you truly feel like you belong. I wake up excited to see my students each day, and I love watching them grow not only academically but also individually. We are one big "Warner Eagles family"!
If you could go back in time and change it, would you still want to be a teacher here at Warner?
If I could go back in time, I wouldn't change a thing about becoming a teacher at this amazing school. I have been blessed to work alongside some of the best administrators, the most respectful students who are eager to learn, and some of the most amazing teachers in the state of Oklahoma. Being part of Warner has helped shape me into the person and educator I am today. I believe in holding my students to high standards while also making sure they know how much I care about them. I think that balance is what makes Warner special. We challenge our students to be their best while supporting them every step of the way.
Mr. Kinsey
Why did you choose Warner over any bigger schools?
I attended a small school myself and enjoyed the atmosphere it presented. In a smaller district you see the all around growth of students more so.
What is your favorite aspect of being a teacher?
My favorite aspect of teaching is getting to see students overcome obstacles to become successful. Sometimes those obstacles come from without and sometimes they are within.
What made you decide to become a teacher?
I wanted to work in a career where I could help equip people with the tools to reach their dreams.
