Educator sees a purpose, greatness in each student
Oklahoma Medal for Excellence
Third-grade teacher looks past labels
STIGLER — Valorie Lewis has lived through poverty, abuse and homelessness, and spent the large part of her childhood as the center of ridicule and feeling rejected.
Despite these unspeakable struggles, a young and impressionable Lewis survived because two teachers planted in her soul the belief she had a purpose.
As a career teacher for 15 years, that unquenchable drive to succeed is the catalyst that propelle...
You have selected to view an article that is older than 60 days. There are several ways to unlock access to NewsOK historical content.
Please sign in. (You might already have access)
If you are a print subscriber to The Oklahoman, activate your Digital Pass for free access.
Purchase any of The Oklahoman's digital products (digital replica, archives, iPad and smartphone apps), and access to historical NewsOK content is free.
Please sign in. (You might already have access)
If you are a print subscriber to The Oklahoman, activate your Digital Pass for free access.
Purchase any of The Oklahoman's digital products (digital replica, archives, iPad and smartphone apps), and access to historical NewsOK content is free.
