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PG12 Hometown Heroes | October 2021 | Canute teacher and coach feels appreciated by his students Ted Briscoe mense, judging by the fact that we can to make sure our stu- very appreciative of me bring- Farmers Insurance Agent he received the most nomina- dents succeed.” He says that he ing the program to Canute.” tions as a teacher that deserves and his colleagues tried their The teacher and coach contin- 107 Janets Way, Suite 107 recognition for their dedica- best during the COVID shut- ued, “Honestly I feel as though Elk City, OK tion. In addition, not only does down and that he feels that they sometimes we feel like we get Morris teach, but he’s also Ca- were very successful in terms of stuck in our ways and aren't 580-225-0030 nute Public Schools’ Director “helping to prevent a huge edu- open to learning things from our of Technology as well as the cation loss,” which he attributes kids which we should always be founder of Oklahoma Scholas- to the fact that they “stepped up open to. I love my students and Thank You To Our Brian Morris tic Esports and advisor of the and tried everything we could in I look after them every way I School Staff! Canute chapter of the Interna- order to continue class through can, making sure they have op- By Burgundy Lee Hanrahan tional Robotics Honor Society. virtual means.” portunities to succeed in every Though only a third of his With all that he oversees, The care shown by him and aspect of life.” Oak Creek nine-year career in education has been at Canute, the im- Morris says that the COVID-19 pandemic really made it clear his fellow educators seems to be reciprocated as Morris shares After learning that heart- warming information, it’s not Floral & Gifts pact Brian Morris has made as to him “how much of an educa- that one of the greatest things he surprising to hear that Morris’s the teacher of junior high and tional gap we have in Oklahoma has learned as a teacher is “how favorite thing about doing what high school Esports (electronic in terms ofavailable technology much kids really care,” explain- he does is “being able to spend 119 South Main St | Elk City sports, which some may know and internet connectivity,” ex- ing, “My Esports kids have told time with my students and learn 580-225-5683 as “gaming”), high school ro- plaining how “even as a school me how much they appreciate more about their lives and what www.heartlandfloral.com botics and high school broad- it is a struggle to provide every me doing everything I can to I can do to help them with their casting has seemingly been im- single piece of equipment that help them succeed and they are futures.” We want to say Thank You Thank you to all TIhank you De! Educators! faculty members for being heroes to 101 N. Main St. our students! Elk City Kervin Orgain - Owner 217 W. 12th, Elk City 1120 W 3rd st. Elk City, OK 73644 License #016709 - 24 Hr Service (580) 225-1160 580-339-8252 Commercial - Residential - Industrial | « www.pizzahut.com 580-225-2447/800-251-1575 Hut Lane + Curhside + Delivery Thank you to all our local educators, gupport staff and administration! [i] AUTO PARTS 716 W. 3rd St, Elk City * 580-225-3442 Mud Trans Inc 409 S. Pioneer Rd, Elk City 580-225-1821