Charmen McCaslin Inducted into Alumni Hall of Fame
Contact: Hannah Thompson | (405) 574-1362
Charmen McCaslin, a dedicated and passionate educator with 28 years of teaching experience, will be inducted into the USAO Alumni Hall of Fame. McCaslin, a 1998 graduate of USAO, will be recognized for her distinguished career and commitment to her community.
McCaslin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education and has since built a career marked by a continual pursuit of improvement and a deep care for her students. Currently a fourth and fifth grade English Language Arts teacher, she has been recognized with multiple awards, including Teacher of the Year at Plato Elementary School in 2023 and Teacher of the Month at both Plato Elementary and Jones Elementary Schools.
In addition to her classroom achievements, McCaslin is certified in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS), demonstrating her commitment to professional development and furthering her own knowledge. She has also received the Duncan School Foundation Grant in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and an Oklahoma State Department Grant in 2021.
McCaslin is known for her enthusiastic and kind nature, and for being a trustworthy mentor that deeply cares for her students. She has served on various committees as both a member and a leader, and is active in both donating to and serving her community. Her induction into the USAO Alumni Hall of Fame is a well-deserved honor that is a testament to her outstanding professional achievements and decades of service.
For more information of the USAO Alumni Association or the Alumni Hall of fame, visit usao.edu/alumni.
About USAO:
The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is Oklahoma’s only public liberal arts college. Located in Chickasha, USAO is a distinctive institution offering a challenging interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. With a focus on broad-based education and civic responsibility, USAO prepares students to become well-rounded, adaptable leaders ready to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world.