OkMEA Retired Music Teacher Directory

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Retired Teacher NameDebbie Rueda
SpouseCarlos Rueda
ChildrenJason Yeargin (Danna) and Megan (Mike) Edmonds - 5 grandgirls (Kaylie, Brynlee, Berklee, Jolie, Emmy
Address224 Wimbledon Road
Midwest City, Oklahoma 73130
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Phone(405) 902-0517
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In what year did you retire from teaching?2023
How many years did you teach?42
Degrees Earned (start with most recent)

-Colorado State University - Graduate hours
-Kansas State University - Graduate hours
-Oklahoma State University 1979 - Stillwater, OK - Bachelor of Arts - Music Education - Double Degree (Vocal and Instrumental) with a Piano Emphasis

Other Training Institutions (certifications, etc.)

-2004 IB School Training - Montreal, Canada
-2003 IB School Moderator - Cardiff, Wales
-2003 IB Training - Houston, TX
-2002 Intel Teach to the Future Program - Professional Teacher Development - 40 hours
-2000 Pikes Peak BOCES Cooperative In-service
-1992 Canadian Valley AVTS - Tech/Prep/Vocational Orientation - 30 hours

Teaching Positions (start with the most recent)

-2014-2023 (10) Jones Public Schools (Choir grades 6-12, HS Musical Theater, HS AP Music Theory
-2007-2013 (7) Watson Middle School, Colorado Springs, CO (MS Choirs, MS Piano Lab)
-2002-2006 (5) North Middle School, Colorado Springs, CO (MS Choirs, MS IB Music Theory)
-2001 (1) Hanover Public Schools, CO (Elem. General Music, JH/HS Choir)
-1999-2000 (2) Fowler Public Schools, CO (Elem. General Music, JH/HS Choir, JH/HS Band)
-1992-1998 (7) Piedmont Public Schools, OK (JH/HS Choir, JH/HS Band, HS Humanities)
-1990-1991 (2) Okarche Public Schools, OK (Elem. General Music, JH/HS Choir and JH/HS Band)
-1982-1989 (8) Dover Public Schools, OK (Elem. General Music, JH/HS Choir and JH/HS Band)

Teaching Highlights (ensemble accomplishments, personal accomplishments, etc.)

-2014-2023 Music Department Head – Jones Public Schools
-2015 AP Music Theory College Board Endorsement - Tulsa University
-2013-2014 PTSA Teacher Representative – Jones Public Schools
-2006-2010 Music Department Head – District 3
-2006 District Music Curriculum Committee - District 3
-2005 ELCA Rocky Mt. Synod Worship Leader - Women's Conference
-2003 Standards Based Grading Committee Member - District 11
-Judge - Selling Music Festival - 2 years
-State of Oklahoma Assembly of God Fine Arts Competition -1997, 1996,1995,1994
-Priority Academic Student Skills in the Arts Committee - 1993
-State FFA Chorus - Assistant Director and Organist -1992,1990
-Epsilon Sigma Alpha - Past Officer and Member

Professional Education Associations

-NAfME
-OkMEA
-OCDA

Personal Honors and Awards

-2020 Jones Public School District Teacher of the Year
-2020 Jones Middle School Teacher of the Year
-2016 Jones High School Teacher of the Year
-2010 VFW Citizenship Education Teacher Award - Colorado
-2001 Nomination for "Professional Women's Association"
-1998 Kansas District HI Honor Choir - Guest Conductor
-1996 Piedmont High School's Teacher of the Year
-1996 Piedmont Kiwanis' Outstanding Teacher of the Year
-1996, 1997, 1998 Who's Who Among American Teacher's

Janis Dawson, OkMEA Past President

6721 Stonycreek Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 740-9306
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