At a glance: Other Teacher of the Year finalists

• Cindy Bailey teaches Algebra I, geometry, pre-calculus and ACT prep at Altus High School. She has 14 years' of teaching experience and National Board Certification.

• Carol Brinsfield teaches third- and fourth-grade reading at Checotah Intermediate School. She has 16 years' experience and National Board Certification.

• Andrea Brock teaches seventh-grade math at Moore West Junior High School. She has eight years of experience.

• Daniel Buckmaster teaches sixth-grade science at Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School in Oklahoma City. He has seven years' experience and National Board Certification.

• Kyle Cooper teaches prekindergarten at Central Elementary School in Coweta. He has eight years' experience.

• Tiffani Cooper teaches Advanced English I and II at Owasso Mid-High School. She has five years of experience.