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OVCA teacher named Top 10 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year finalist

Statewide Charter School Board · April 1, 2026

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Summary

Tracie Grunewald of Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy was introduced to the board as a Top 10 finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year; OVCA superintendent Audra Plummer described Grunewald’s virtual teaching approach and the role of charter schools in serving diverse populations.

At the March 9 meeting, Audra Plummer, superintendent of Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA), introduced Tracie Grunewald, an OVCA teacher named a Top 10 finalist for the 2026 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year award. Board members were told Grunewald’s classroom approach emphasizes the virtual model’s capacity to serve diverse student needs.

Plummer presented Grunewald as believed to be the first teacher from a virtual charter school to reach the Top 10 list for the state award. Grunewald addressed the board about her teaching approach and the impact of charter and virtual models on student access and support.

The board recognized Grunewald in its board-spotlight segment; no board action was required.