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Walker named District Teacher of the Year
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October 16, 2025
Walker named District Teacher of the Year
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

Amber Walker, a 4th grade math teacher at Checotah Intermediate School (CIS), was recently named the District Teacher of the Year for Checotah Schools. From a young age, Walker knew she was destined to become a teacher. She fondly recalled imitating her beloved teachers during childhood play and finding joy in helping others as they learned. At 15, she began working at a local daycare, teaching a class of “Young Threes.” It was there that she discovered the importance of building positive relationships with parents, adapting lessons when things didn’t go as planned, and maintaining consistency and routines with young learners.

After graduating high school, Walker attended Northeastern State University, where she pursued her dream of becoming an educator.

In May 2006, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and in that same year she accepted her first public school teaching position at Bowlegs. Though she was nervous, she was also excited about leading her very own classroom.

After moving to Checotah in 2007, Walker began teaching 3rd grade at CIS where she continued until 2014. Then she taught from 2014-2017 at Warner Elementary before returning to her beloved Checotah schools in 2017 where she continues to teach today.

Over her 19-year career, she has taught 3rd grade self-contained, 3rd grade math, and for the past four years, 4th grade math.

Walker truly believes that every student should love and feel excited about learning, especially when it comes to math. This is why she models a love of learning while providing her students with tools and strategies to solve their problems independently. She also recognizes each child’s unique strengths. In her classroom she likes to emphasize respect, responsibility, and perseverance. These skills she believes are just as valuable as academics.

“I want my students to learn how to collaborate respectfully, communicate effectively, and persevere through challenges, both inside and outside of the classroom,” Walker shared. “Every child can grow when provided with the right support, encouragement and opportunities.”

Walker was previously recognized as the CIS Teacher of the Year in 2013–2014 and was also part of the 2022 CIS staff honored with the National Blue Ribbon School Award for student growth.

Besides being proud of her teaching accomplishments, Walker is also proud of her family, which includes her husband, Jake, and their two children who attend Checotah schools. Her son, Zane, is a freshman and her daughter, Zabrey, is in 4th grade.

Walker is honored to represent Checotah Public Schools as this year’s District Teacher of the Year as she continues to share her love for teaching with her students, colleagues and community.

Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
October 16, 2025
Former Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Director Pete Reed made a stop in Eufaula Oct. 2 on behalf of the Season of the Warrior campaign tour. The goal of the campaign is to reach 100 cities in...
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Teen dies from injuries caused by blowout
October 16, 2025
A juvenile from Indianola has died as the result of a tire blowout that caused a collision on the Indian Nations Turnpike at mile marker 75 in Pittsburg County on Monday, Oct. 6. According to the Okla...
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Boo to Domestic Violence
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Boo to Domestic Violence
October 16, 2025
McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to say “Boo to Domestic Violence” next Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Unique Touch, 505 N. Broadway in Checotah. Several superheroes, some ...
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 16, 2025
Porches & Pastures hosted their 7th Annual BARKtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11and lots of locals and visitors had a howling-ghoul time as they listened to live music from Last Call Band and browsed thr...
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Annual turkey shoot Oct. 25
October 16, 2025
The annual Eugene Woodfork Turkey Shoot will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Warrior School Grounds 10 miles west of Checotah. Turkey shoot is $4 a shot. Bring your own gun or ...
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Operators of daycare center accused of abuse
October 16, 2025
Jacob and Stephanie Smith, operators of a daycare center in Checotah, have been formally charged with multiple counts of child abuse. They were arrested on Oct. 1 and at their arraignment on Oct. 7 Ja...
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Heartland Heritage Museum & Checotah Art Guild 3rd Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest
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For Kids Ages 3 – 11 Bring your own pumpkin or paint one of ours - first come first served - 30 painters. Sat., Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery Prizes and Ribbons Aw...
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