Together, We're More

More Than a Teacher

Stephanie Roberts believes in the potential of every student to learn. Hear how she celebrates her students' accomplishments.

Together, We're More

More Than a Firefighter

Jake Trujillo is a volunteer firefighter and an Emergency Management Coordinator at the Choctaw Nation. Jake believes in the value of teamwork to build successful communities and improve the lives of others.

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We are Native

But we are more than all of these things. We are Choctaw Proud.

Anyone can be Choctaw Proud. The Choctaw Proud are humble, appreciative people who value faith, family and culture. We honor the past, live in the present and look to the future. We are resilient people, overcoming adversity with grace and dignity. Those who are Choctaw Proud work hard to be successful and give back to their communities.

Gary Batton

Leader

Chief Gary Batton knows what it’s like to face challenges, but he also knows how important it is to use all the tools in your belt to turn things around. This month, hear his personal story.

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Stephanie Roberts

Stephanie Roberts

Teacher

This month, thousands of students across the U.S. will grab their backpacks, load up their supplies and head out the door for the first day of the new school year. They will reunite with old friends and make new ones, maybe learn their way around a new building or look for what's new in their familiar one.

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Jake Trujillo

Jake Trujillo

Firefighter

Anyone can be a hero. That’s Jake Trujillo’s personal creed. As a volunteer firefighter and Emergency Management Coordinator for the Choctaw Nation, Jake has had the opportunity to give back to his community. Hear his story.

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