SHAWNEE, Okla. – Gordon Cooper Technology Center announced its 2025-26 staff of the year honorees Thursday, May 28.

Cliff Kincaid was named Teacher of the Year, Zane Griffin was named Support Staff of the Year and Taylor Sanders was named Professional Staff of the Year.

GCTC also honored its retiring instructors, Ron Markum, Becky Brinlee, Jodie Eiland, Gay Ketchum, Betty Lowrance and Rick McClure, for their years of service to Gordon Cooper and the surrounding community.