<b>Michelle Mallett:</b><br>OCA Teacher is awarded TCSA Teacher of the Year.<br><br>Rarely, one encounters a teacher such as Michelle Mallett. Although Mrs. Mallett is young in years, she is a true patriarch of Oklahoma Christian Academy and she has intertwined herself in the OCA community from the very beginning.<br><br>Prior to coming to OCA, Mrs. Mallett worked as a Research Technician at the University of Oklahoma. This experience has proven valuable in the classroom. In the past 18 years, she has taught various science classes in the middle school and high school and recognizes that each student has a difference learning style and works with them to discover that unique style.<br><br>Mrs. Mallett’s extra-curricular duties have included National Honor Society Sponsor, Abilene Academic Meet Sponsor, Varsity Cheer Coach, Science Fair Sponsor and Class Sponsor. Mrs. Mallett takes each group she sponsors to the next level by encouraging community service. She has helped raise over $80,000 for cancer research as she sponsored Relay For Life for 4 years.<br><br>Mrs. Mallett is the true epitome of commitment. First and foremost, she exemplifies Christ in her daily walk. This is carried into her classroom. Mrs. Mallett is an extraordinary person filled with a spirit of love for teaching that is recognized by students, parents, co-workers, and administration. She provides the scientific background that readily enables students to be successful with required college science classes or the scientific foundation to enter higher level science programs. She is forever a “student” – thus, continually growing as a teacher.<br><br>The executive committee of the Texas Christian School's Association voted in February to name Michelle Mallett as the recipient of this year's teacher of the year award. <b>Jacob Stockton - Class of 2007:</b><br>Student examines wind energy and high-rise design.<br><br>'As a child, Jacob Stockton loved taking things apart. As he grew older, he found it equally enjoyable to put things together. At the age of 12, he says he discovered his passion was rooted in science and engineering. Stockton is a senior at Oklahoma State University, studying mechanical and aerospace engineering. Under the mentorship of Professor Jamey Jacob, Stockton is conducting research in the area of wind energy.'<br /><br /><a style='color: #FFFFFF;' href='http://news.okstate.edu/index.php/press-releases/691-student-examines-wind-energy-and-high-rise-design' target='_blank'>Click here to continue reading...</a> <b>OCA Supports Oklahoma Infants:</b><br>Baby Shower for local infants.<br><br>'Little hands helping smaller hands - Oklahoma infants will benefit from items being donated this week by students at an Edmond School.'<br /><br /><a style='color: #FFFFFF;' href='http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x62859086/Edmond-school-supports-Oklahoma-infants' target='_blank'>Click here to continue reading...</a> <b>Upcoming Events:</b><br><br><div style='color:#3d87c6;'>Saturday, May 19, 2012</div><hr>07:00 PM - Middle School and High School Musical<br><br><div style='color:#3d87c6;'>Monday, May 21, 2012</div><hr>08:00 AM - Elementary Awards Assembly<br>10:30 AM - Kindergarten Graduation Practice<br>12:00 PM - Senior Field Trip<br><br><div style='color:#3d87c6;'>Tuesday, May 22, 2012</div><hr>08:00 AM - Kindergarten Graduation Practice<br>08:15 AM - Moms in Prayer
<b>Upcoming Events:</b><br><br><div style='color:#3d87c6;'>Saturday, May 19, 2012</div><hr>07:00 PM - Middle School and High School Musical<br><br><div style='color:#3d87c6;'>Monday, May 21, 2012</div><hr>08:00 AM - Elementary Awards Assembly<br>10:30 AM - Kindergarten Graduation Practice<br>12:00 PM - Senior Field Trip<br><br><div style='color:#3d87c6;'>Tuesday, May 22, 2012</div><hr>08:00 AM - Kindergarten Graduation Practice<br>08:15 AM - Moms in Prayer <b>Britton Wolfe - Class of 2000:</b><br>IBM's Watson after Jeopardy appearance.<br><br>'IPFW professor Britton Wolfe says the key is bridging the language gap by teaching a machine to interpret things like metaphors, idioms and nuances that human fully understand...'<br /><br /><a style='color: #FFFFFF;' href='http://www.wane.com/dpp/news/ibm%27s-watson-after-jeopardy-appearance' target='_blank'>Click here to continue reading...</a> <b>Coach Elzie Clark:</b><br>Oklahoma Christian Academy’s Elzie Clark coaches both the boys’ and the girls’ basketball teams.<br><br>'Oklahoma Christian Academy basketball coach Elzie Clark does the same thing for just about every game, and he doesn’t plan on altering his routine. After the girls game, he’ll change his shirt and tie and get ready to go back out to coach the boys. 'It’s just something I do. There’s no real reason as to why I do it,” Clark said. “I just want to remind myself that it’s a different game.'<br /><br /><a style='color: #FFFFFF;' href='http://newsok.com/elzie-clark-on-a-mission-at-oca/article/3533258#ixzz1EQsYt9xk' target='_blank'>Click here to continue reading...</a> <b>OCA Softball - Disctrict Champs:</b><br>Eagles' softball program spreading its wings.<br><br>'Oklahoma Christian Academy's softball program had won only a game in the last four years. That's right, just one game. But things have changed for the better this year. Currently, the Lady Eagles are the No. 1 seed in their Class B District...'<br /><br /><a style='color: #FFFFFF;' href='http://www.edmondsun.com/sports/x176918502/Eagles-softball-program-spreading-its-wings' target='_blank'>Click here to continue reading...</a> <b>Kory's Jungle:</b><br>OCA mom's book is a step against bullying.<br><br>'Ann Jayne is a typical Edmond mom who faced one of the typical challenges of motherhood in a typical manner -- she made up her own bedtime stories when her son's did not want to go to bed. What makes this take not so typical is that one of her stories was published earlier this month. Released on Nov. 2, <i>Kory's Jungle,</i> is a children's chapter book...'<br /><br /><a style='color: #FFFFFF;' href='http://edmondlifeandleisure.com/edmond-moms-book-a-step-against-bullying-p5007-1.htm' target='_blank'>Click here to continue reading...</a>

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