Teachers & School Staff
Supporting the People Who Support Our Schools
Teachers and school employees are an important part of our neighborhoods. They do much more than teach lessons. They build relationships with children and families, connect people with resources, and help create a sense of community.
With Tulsa Public Schools closing or consolidating schools for the 2027–28 school year, many educators and school employees face major changes.
The Kendall-Whittier Residents Association wants to help neighbors support them through these transitions and beyond.
How Neighbors Can Help
There are many ways residents, businesses, and community organizations may be able to help:
Classroom supplies: Donate materials teachers actually need, including items for new classrooms.
Moving and setting up classrooms: Help pack, move, organize, and prepare classrooms when requested and permitted by schools.
Sharing materials: Help educators find reusable supplies, books, furniture, and other donated items.
Everyday assistance: Offer meals, errands, transportation assistance, or other practical help when needed.
Welcoming educators: Help teachers and school employees build connections with families and neighbors at their new schools.
Supporting school employees: Remember classroom aides, librarians, office employees, cafeteria workers, custodians, and other staff affected by changes.
Let Teachers Tell Us What They Need
We don't want to assume what teachers need or create another program that makes decisions for them.
We want to hear directly from teachers and school employees about the challenges they're facing and the kinds of assistance that would actually help.
School Closings and Transitions
We're especially interested in supporting educators and staff affected by the closing of Sequoyah Elementary and other Tulsa schools.
We also want to support the schools receiving additional students and employees.
This support should continue throughout the transition, not end when the buildings close.
Get Involved
Are you a teacher or school employee who needs help? Are you a neighbor, business owner, or organization with something to offer?
Help us identify needs, share resources, and connect people who can help one another.
Our goal is simple: neighbors helping neighbors, with teachers and school employees helping shape the effort.