Whitney Rogers

Glenpool High School

Glenpool High School math teacher Whitney Rogers started teaching in the Glenpool district in 2008, making the move to the high school in 2019. For Ms. Rogers, math has always been an easy subject.

“I teach Math of Finance, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2. Math always came easily to me as a student, but my favorite subject in school was actually science,” Rogers said.

Ms. Rogers knew becoming an educator was in her future thanks to the inspiration of a few former teachers.

“I have wanted to be a teacher since I can remember. I always loved being a student and helping others around me in class, so I think becoming a teacher was a natural choice. I have had many great teachers throughout my educational career who inspired me to become a teacher, and I work with an amazing group of educators who continue to inspire me to try to be a better teacher every day,” said Ms. Rogers.

What makes being an educator enjoyable for Ms. Rogers are the relationships.

“The most enjoyable aspect of being a teacher for me is the relationships I build with my students. As a high school teacher, I get to have some of my students multiple years and I love getting to watch them develop into young adults excited to enter the world post high school,” Rogers said. “A student in my classroom can expect to feel supported in my classroom. We do a lot of student led learning, but they know they can always come to me if they are struggling and need help. They can expect a fun environment where we are working together, but when the time is appropriate, we just have conversations and laugh when needed.”

Inspiring future educators is something Ms. Rogers embraces. She offers some advice to anyone wanting to follow that career path.

“My advice would be to give yourself grace. Even as a veteran teacher I have days where I know I could have done better for my students, but I reflect on those days and try to come back the next day with a new approach. Also, try not to listen to the negative comments that people give about teachers and public schools; try to stay focused on your students and always keep their best interests in mind,” said Ms. Rogers.

Away from school, Ms. Rogers enjoys attending sporting events, especially those of her son, doing anything outside, reading, and just spending time with family.