Oklahoma's 2019 Teacher of the Year will be on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva campus Feb. 19 to speak at "Why Serve," an event to highlight the importance of service through teaching with the goal of inspiring those in attendance to consider a career in teaching.

Becky Oglesby, who teaches Pre-K through third grade art at Ranchwood Elementary in Yukon, will make a presentation during a lunch in the Student Center Ballroom from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dr. Janet Cunningham, university president, and other administrators at the university also will be participating at the lunch....