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In October every year, on or near the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi (October 4), the Saint Francis of Assisi Tuition Assistance event is celebrated. This is the primary fundraising event for the tuition assistance Trust.
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In 2020, the Trustees began honoring one teacher from each Catholic school within the Diocese, rather than single out only one teacher as done in years past.SCHOOL TEACHER YEAR All Saints Catholic School Ellen Hinderman 2021 Bishop Kelley High School Susan Edmondson 2021 Cascia Hall Preparatory School Brian Rahilly 2021 Holy Family Cathedral School Veronica Allen 2021 Marquette Catholic School Jamie Stoermer 2021 Monte Cassino Joanne Pearson 2021 San Miguel Middle School Cheryl West 2021 Saint Catherine of Alexandria Catholic School Carla Victor 2021 Saint John Catholic School Mary Jones 2021 Saint Joseph Catholic School Shannon Johson 2021 Saint Pius X Catholic School Mary Folluo 2021 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School Rhonda Yates 2021 School of Saint Mary Kelly Armstrong 2021
SCHOOL TEACHER YEAR All Saints Catholic School Gisella Klindera 2020 Bishop Kelley High School Kathy Scribner 2020 Cascia Hall Preparatory School Mary Elliott 2020 Holy Family Cathedral School Trish Spoerl 2020 Marquette Catholic School Ronda Dee 2020 Monte Cassino David Brennan 2020 San Miguel Middle School the late Dennis Donnelly 2020 Saint Catherine of Alexandria Catholic School Charlene Reid 2020 Saint John Catholic School Rosa Chang 2020 Saint Joseph Catholic School Mary Katherine Gilmartin 2020 Saint Pius X Catholic School Julie Haws 2020 Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School Barbara Prater 2020 School of Saint Mary Suzanne Nelson 2020 -
Past Award WinnersFrom 2006 to 2019, the Board of Trustees honored special members of our Diocesan community who have done much for Catholic education.
Year
Saint Francis of Assisi Award
(for supporting Catholic education)
Saint Clare of Assisi Award for Service
2019
Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Linda Reins Rev. Msgr. Dennis C. Dorney 2018
Mr. Kenneth L. Brune
Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George
2017
Mr. John C. Mihm the late Mr. Pete Theban 2016
Most Rev. Edward J. Slattery, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Tulsa
Mr. John Condon, Trustee Emeritus,
SFOA Tuition Assistance Trust2015
No award givenAlliance for Catholic Education (ACE) 2014
the late Mr. Thomas Patrick Nally
Rev. Msgr. Gregory A. Gier
2013
Most Rev. Eusebius J. Beltran, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and formerly Bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa (combined award)
2012
The late Robert J. Sullivan, Sr. and The Robert J. Sullivan, Jr. Family
Augustinians of the Midwest Province of Our Mother of Good Council 2011
The late Alfred and Katherine Boudreau & the Alfred and Katherine Boudreau Family
Christian Brothers of Bishop Kelley High School 2010
The late Ray H. Siegfried, II and the Ray H. Siegfried Family
Benedictine Sisters of St. Joseph Monastery with Special Recognition to Sr. Mary Clare Buthod, O.S.B. 2009
The late Mrs. Arden J. Glenn, former Superintendent of Catholic Schools
No award given
2008
Mr. Robert LaFortune, Jr.
No award given2007
Mr. & Mrs. Francis and P.C. Lauinger
No award given2006
The William K. Warren Foundation
No award given
From 2007 to 2019., the James A. Robinson Teacher of the Year has been awarded annually to recognize an outstanding educator in the Diocese of Tulsa Catholic schools.Year
Teacher
School
2019
Ms. Helen Goosman
St. Joseph Catholic School, Muskogee 2018
Mr. Ken Coughlin
Bishop Kelley High School 2017
Ms. Dru Jenkinson
Marquette Catholic School 2016
Ms. Beth Calvin
All Saints Catholic School, Broken Arrow 2015
Ms. Pat Hinson
Marquette Catholic School 2014
Ms. Trish Spoerl
Holy Family Cathedral School 2013
Mr. Brian Arensen
Bishop Kelley High School 2012
The late Ms. Susan Mamary
Marquette Catholic School 2011
Ms. Valda Presley
St. Pius X School 2010
Ms. Mary Jones
St. John Catholic School , Bartlesville 2009
Sr. Mary Murrihy, S.S.J.
Cascia Hall Preparatory School 2009
Sr. Eileen Ward, S.S.J.
School of Saint Mary 2008
The late Mr. Mike Petzet
Holy Family Cathedral School 2007
Ms. Kay Balletto
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic School, All schools are in Tulsa, unless otherwise noted.