The Owen Academy

05/06/2026

We 💙 our community and our Durant Area Chamber of Commerce.

04/30/2026

🍩 Thank you Munchies Donuts & Brunch for your generous gift to our staff this morning! 🍩

04/29/2026

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04/26/2026

04/23/2026

The Owen Academy is proud to once again sponsor the Legacy Classic Golf Tournament this year! ⛳️

We are honored to support Legacy Christian School and their continued commitment to excellence in education, faith, and community.

Representing TOA at this year’s tournament were David Lassiter, BJ Bellettini, Jay McAdams, and Ronnie Dutton—we’re so grateful for each of you taking the time to show up and represent our mission so well!

Events like this remind us how important it is to come together as a community, supporting one another and investing in the next generation.

Thank you, Legacy, for allowing us to be a part of such a meaningful day. We’re already looking forward to next year! 💙

04/17/2026

🐶 We had such a special visit at The Owen Academy yesterday! 💙

🐶 Author and former educator Leandra Jestis joined us to read her beautiful children’s book, I Was Made For This, to our kiddos.

🐶 With 23 years in the classroom, Leandra has a gift for making children feel seen, valued, and understood- and that same heart shines so brightly through her storytelling.

🐶 Her story introduces us to Ollie, a lovable Goldendoodle on a journey to discover where he belongs.

🐶 Through Ollie’s eyes, our children experienced a powerful message about being different, finding courage, and learning that they are perfectly made just as they are.

🐶 We are so grateful to Leandra for spending time with our kids, sharing her gift, and reminding all of us that belonging doesn’t come from changing who we are, but from embracing it. ✨

🐶 Thank you, Leandra, for pouring into our TOA family. You are always welcome here!

*******In compliance with the BACB and The Owen Academy’s Code of Ethics, as well as our internal policies and procedures, we ensure that written parental/guardian permission and informed consent are obtained and documented for any client photos, videos, or media shared on our social media platforms. All media shared by The Owen Academy is the exclusive property of our organization. Unauthorized saving, recording, or use of this media is strictly prohibited, actively monitored, and may result in legal consequences.

04/16/2026

💙 This morning, in honor of Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month, The Owen Academy had the privilege of reading to the Head Start classes at the Choctaw Nation Childhood Development Center where I was warmly greeted by students with a kind, “Halito” and sent off with a “Chi Pisa La Chike”. 💙

💙 A heartfelt thank you to Miss Lacy and Miss Alysha for welcoming us into your classrooms and for the incredible care you and your aids pour into your students each and every day.

💙 The story we shared was especially meaningful- gifted to us and written by our friend, Bobby Whitney, of Radiant Autism Center.

💙 It features Radiant Ray, a raccoon who is wonderfully “different,” yet incredibly remarkable, showing children that our differences are not just okay, they are something to celebrate.

💙 We also introduced Radiant Ray and Toby the Tiger (our very own TOA mascot!) as stuffed animal friends the children could see and hold.

💙 We’re so excited that Toby will be featured in Bobby’s next book, and we look forward to coming back to continue the story: spreading messages of awareness, acceptance, inclusivity, and TEAMWORK.

💙 The children were so attentive, kind, and engaged. And the hugs… oh, the hugs!

💙 Moments like these are exactly why we do what we do.

💙 Thank you to CNCDC for allowing us to be part of your day. It truly filled our hearts with so much joy.

💙 Brina Dutton
Owner & CEO
The Owen Academy

Radiant Autism Center

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Head Start

04/15/2026

⭐️ Now Accepting Nominations! ⭐️
The Owen Foundation’s Executive Board of Directors is excited to announce that we are now accepting nominations for our 2026 SPECIAL EDUCATION Teacher of the Year AWARD!

⭐️ Please read all carefully as well as all information on the attached flyer. ⭐️ Do you know an exceptional Special Education teacher who goes above and beyond to support, inspire, and advocate for their students? Help us celebrate their incredible work!

⭐️ The winner will receive a $500 check to kick off their summer in appreciation for all they do.

⭐️ Nominate your hero in education by April 30th!
Send your nominations to: info@theowenfoundation.org and PLEASE INCLUDE information about how they go above and beyond. Photos are a plus! PLEASE TYPE “NOMINATION” in the subject line of your email.

⭐️ Let’s shine a light on the amazing educators making a difference every single day!

04/15/2026

Thankful to The Owen Academy for highlighting Autism Awareness this April as our local spotlight and for the incredible work they do providing individualized therapy, early intervention, and family‑centered support.

04/15/2026

Admin fun is necessary for a happy clinic! 💙🙌🏻😜

04/13/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming Jay Cuesta, FNP-C, of Complete Care in Durant to The Owen Academy, and it was such a meaningful and engaging experience for our kids! He brought a special light that allowed our children to actually see the germs on their hands before and after washing—turning something as simple as handwashing into a powerful, hands-on learning moment. Experiences like this not only build healthy habits but also make learning fun, visual, and memorable for our kiddos.

A huge thank you to Jay for taking the time to invest in our children in such a thoughtful and impactful way. Your heart for education and prevention does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for your continued support of our clinic and the families we serve!

******* In compliance with the BACB and The Owen Academy’s Code of Ethics, as well as our internal policies and procedures, we ensure that written parental/guardian permission and informed consent are obtained and documented for any client photos, videos, or media shared on our social media platforms. All media shared by The Owen Academy is the exclusive property of our organization. Unauthorized saving, recording, or use of this media is strictly prohibited, actively monitored, and may result in legal consequences.