“Each and every day for each and every child.” The phrase perfectly summarizes the heart Macy Worley has for the powerful work she does in her classroom.
Today, the Trojan RISE teacher at Jenks West Elementary was honored with the title of 2025-26 JPS District Teacher of the Year via a surprise presentation from Dr. Butterfield.
In her 10th year at JPS, Mrs. Worley was instrumental in creating the RISE (Respect, Individual Growth, Skill Development, and Empowerment) program which is now part of the behavior intervention strategy at all JPS elementary sites. Working with Pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade students, Mrs. Worley uses play and research-based techniques to develop skills, enhance communication, and prepare students to advocate for themselves. Through her kindness, patience, and compassion, students are gaining confidence while learning to navigate the school day and achieve remarkable goals.
“I’m so honored and excited to represent the District I love, as well as our students and our program. I feel so much warmth and love and support in this place. To be able to innovate, share my ideas, and feel this level of validation is so special. I’m so grateful and humbled to receive this award because I could not do any of this without the wonderful people I work with every day.”
Please join us in congratulating Macy Worley, our District Teacher of the Year!
