Lajeanna Hoyle

Congratulations

KOMS Teacher of the Year!

Mrs. Hoyle has been teaching for 26 years, 25 years in Hobart. She has been married to Trooper George Hoyle for 25 year. She is a mother of two, Justin and Jenny, and she loves spending time with her family. Some of her hobbies are reading, cross-stitching, playing games, baking, and watching movies.

Christel Funkhouser

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District Teacher of the Year!!

Mrs. Funkhouser graduated from Hobart High in 1999, and afterwards went to SWOSU to get a Bachelor's degree to become a teacher. Throughout the years, she has taught several different grades, and she now teaches 6th and 7th grade science.

KOMS Teacher of the Year 2021-2022

Katie Carney  

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KOMS Teacher of the Year!!

Karrin Sims

Congratulations

KOMS Teacher of the Year!!

Mrs. Sims came to Hobart Public Schools in 2012, but she is in her 24th total year of teaching. Mrs. Sims teaches middle school math and conducts after school tutoring. Karrin earned her bachelors degree from SWOSU in 1995.

ANGELICA MAHONEY

CONGRATULATIONS

KOMS Teacher of the Year!!

Mrs. Mahoney graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School in Bennington, Vermont. She received her bachelor's at Cameron University and has almost completed her Master's in Education with a concentration in Special Education. She started in Hobart Public Schools as a substitute teacher. She was then hired as a paraprofessional at Hobart Elementary School. Currently, she is in her 2nd year as a certified teacher. She has been married to Eric Mahoney since 2013. Together they have five kids, Elle, Alexah, Karter, Jakob, and Eli. She is happy to call Hobart, OK her home and is proud to be a Bearcat!

Kimberly Anderson

Congratulations

KOMS Teacher of the year!

Mrs. Kimberly Anderson graduated from Verden Public Schools. Studied at OSU and graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She has taught for 18 years and it is her 9th year employed by Hobart Public Schools. She is married to Keith Anderson and she has a daughter, Kaci, she is currently a Junior at Hobart High School. Her son, Kody, graduated in 2017 from Hobart High School.

Teacher of the Year 2017-2018

Site Teacher of the Year

 Dr. Jonathan Whitmire

Dr. Jonathan Whitmire was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma and raised in Woodward, Oklahoma where he graduated from high school in 1996. He attended SWOSU and received a Bachelor in Music Education (Instrumental) and a Minor in Vocal Music Education. He attended the University of Mississippi and earned his Master's degree in Music Education and then, later, his Ph.D. in Music Education.

Teacher of the Year 2016-2017

Site Teacher of the Year

 Marla Neuwirth

 I have lived in Southwest Oklahoma all my life. I grew up in Sentinel, and I spent all of my spare time playing basketball. I also played one year of college basketball for Western Oklahoma State College in Altus.

I graduated from WOSC and continued my education at SWOSU  in Weatherford. We own 13 horses and ride most of the time. I have a daughter, Michelle and Chris McCormack who live in Oklahoma City, and a son Gary who is attending school at SWOSU in Weatherford.

I have taught at Hobart Public Schools for 36 years.

Teacher of the Year 2015-2016

Site Teacher of the Year

Olya Coffin
 

Здравствуйте, меня зовут Оля Коффин. Hello, my name is Olya Coffin, I am from Russia, and, as ironic as it may sound, I will be your child's English and Reading teacher. The English language fascinates me, and I feel privileged to take your child on a journey with me this year. This is my first year of teaching in Hobart. Prior to that, I taught 7th and 8th grade English at Altus Junior High school for 6 years. Since my family moved back to Hobart last year, I accepted the current position, to cut down on driving time and be closer to the events and activities in my daughters' schedules. My girls, Sonia and Sasha, are a freshman and a 6th grader this year. My husband, Bill, is a minister at the Hobart Church of Christ. My hobbies include sewing, running, reading, and gardening. I am looking forward to a productive and successful school year.

 Teacher of the Year 2014-2015

District Teacher of the Year

Karrin Sims

Mrs. Sims grew up in Weatherford and graduated from SWOSU. She enjoys camping, reading, and watching her kids play sports. She has been married to Coach Sims for 21 years and has 3 children: Colton, Jaci, and Jaxon. She has been teaching for 17 years and is the Academic team coach and Math Counts Sponsor for Hobart Middle School.

Teacher of the Year 2010-11

Korrie Coakley

Korrie Coakley graduated from Muskogee High School in 1994. She then went to OSU (GO POKES!) and graduated with a BS in special education in 1999. Mrs. Coakley is certified in mental retardation, learning disabilities, and emotionally disturbed. She is an alumni of the Chi Omega women's fraternity, and she enjoys participating in alumni activities for both OSU and Chi Omega.  She is married to Jim Coakley who is the Ag teacher at HHS. She has four children!  Korrie is also a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Her hobbies are reading and spending time with family and friends.

 Teacher of the Year 2009-10
 

Becky Sparks

   I am married to Larry Sparks. We have three sons, Lance, Timothy, and Paul. I was born in Center, Texas (In deep East Texas) and raised in Rural Deep East Texas. I attended Panola College (Carthage, Texas); B.S. Stephen Austin State University (Nacogdoches, Texas); Masters at at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (Weatherford, OK). I have taught at the Middle School for 13 years and my hobbies include, arts and crafts, crocheting, and spending time with my family.

Favorite Quote: "And that you study to be quiet and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands......."I Thessalonians 4:11

Teacher of the Year 2008-09

Leslie Tacker

I am the middle school science teacher and I have been teaching here in Hobart for 4 years.  I  joined the Hobart Public Schools staff after teaching in Allen, Texas for 3 years.    

I love science and helping my students have a better understanding of science in the world around them.  I also love teaching and I hope to help students understand that learning can, and should be fun!

 Teacher of the Year 2007-08
 

Marla Neuwirth

   I have lived in Southwest Oklahoma all my life. I grew up in Sentinel, and I spent all of my spare time playing basketball. I also played one year of college basketball for Western Oklahoma State College in Altus.

I graduated from WOSC and continued my education at SWOSU  in Weatherford. We own 13 horses and ride most of the time. I have a daughter, Michelle and Chris McCormack who live in Oklahoma City, and a son Gary who is attending school at SWOSU in Weatherford.

I have taught at Hobart Public Schools for 26 years.

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