CLUB 29 Breakfast

Jim Priest - Goodwill Industries of Central Okla.

In cooperation with the Mayor's office and City Council, the Rotary Club of Okla. City recognizes an outstanding teacher in our community.  

Julie Farrell received a Bachelor’s of Science in Special Education from the University of Cincinnati, where she developed her philosophy of teaching revolving around inclusion and providing equitable learning opportunities to a diverse population of learners.  She is a Special Education teacher at Wheeler Middle School. While  teaching, Julie also attended a graduate studies program at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and earned her Master’s in Special Education Administration.  Julie has spent the last three years teaching, as well as dedicating her time to her students as the Cross-Country Coach, Girls Soccer Coach, and Special Education Department Chair. 

Julie truly believes that teaching is an act of love, and wants every student who enters her classroom to believe they are capable and deserving of learning, growth, and success. She is a member of a resilient special education team that serves their school population with a “student first” mentality, a team of coaches that motivates their students through leadership and athletics, and a team of department chairs who have instilled a foundation for expanding upon the expertise that already resides in our school building

Congratulation,  Julie!