PRATT CREATIVE

Jul 5

"An Oklahoma teacher took a leap of faith. She ended up winning state Teacher of the Year," by Nuria Martinez-Keel - July 3, 2025 "Elgin High School teacher Melissa Evon won the the prestigious award for 2025" 🍎 "No matter the state, the grade level or the subject, 'I’m convinced I teach the worl...Read more

"An Oklahoma teacher took a leap of faith. She ended up winning state Teacher of the Year," by Nuria Martinez-Keel - July 3, 2025 "Elgin High School teacher Melissa Evon won the the prestigious award for 2025" 🍎 "No matter the state, the grade level or the subject, 'I’m convinced I teach the world’s greatest kids,' she said." https://oklahomavoice.com/2025/07/03/an-oklahoma-teacher-took-a-leap-of-faith-she-ended-up-winning-state-teacher-of-the-year/

Jul 4

As a trumpet player in school, the daughter of a trumpet player, and the mother of a trumpet player, I was surprised at how little I knew about Herb Alpert! 💗 SO happy he has returned to touring after a 40-year break. 💯 CBS Mornings: Herb Alpert celebrates 90 years and a return to the stage with...Read more

As a trumpet player in school, the daughter of a trumpet player, and the mother of a trumpet player, I was surprised at how little I knew about Herb Alpert! 💗 SO happy he has returned to touring after a 40-year break. 💯 CBS Mornings: Herb Alpert celebrates 90 years and a return to the stage with new Tijuana Brass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e13lFDBNrZQ

Jul 4

"Oklahoma City Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein presented a $10,000 check to Positive Tomorrows, a school for families experiencing homelessness, after a successful fundraising campaign during the NBA playoffs," from https://www.koco.com/: "Hartenstein's involvement with Positive Tomorrows began last y...Read more

"Oklahoma City Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein presented a $10,000 check to Positive Tomorrows, a school for families experiencing homelessness, after a successful fundraising campaign during the NBA playoffs," from https://www.koco.com/: "Hartenstein's involvement with Positive Tomorrows began last year when he joined the Thunder and chose to invest in the school through his foundation. "It feels really good to watch your superhero who just won the NBA championship walk through the door and pay attention to you and say your name and want to spend some time with you, so this is amazing," Margaret Creighton from Positive Tomorrows said.

Jul 4

"Despite some dissent, Oklahoma City school board approves cellphone ban," from Oklahoma Voice, June 30, 2025 -- "Students will be allowed to have cellphones or other personal electronic devices on school premises, on school transportation and at school-sponsored activities, but they are forbidden f...Read more

"Despite some dissent, Oklahoma City school board approves cellphone ban," from Oklahoma Voice, June 30, 2025 -- "Students will be allowed to have cellphones or other personal electronic devices on school premises, on school transportation and at school-sponsored activities, but they are forbidden from using the devices from the morning bell until dismissal at the end of the day.  -- "Responses from the Oklahoma City school board were a mix of intrigue, resignation and even frustration with the statewide mandate." https://oklahomavoice.com/2025/06/30/despite-some-dissent-oklahoma-city-school-board-approves-cellphone-ban/

Jun 30

About that education elephant in the room. ... The Oklahoman headline read: “How Ryan Walters, OKCPS leader work together despite disagreements,” which is likely about the InspireOK conference the State Department of Education (OSDE) held in Norman Friday, June 27. Instead of reading that, I’d l...Read more

About that education elephant in the room. ... The Oklahoman headline read: “How Ryan Walters, OKCPS leader work together despite disagreements,” which is likely about the InspireOK conference the State Department of Education (OSDE) held in Norman Friday, June 27. Instead of reading that, I’d like to share some thoughts on the keynote, the issues, and the good news. https://www.pratt-creative.com/portfolio/oklahoma-citys-dr-jamie-polk-greatness-and-grace-at-inspireok-2025