“They are not who they will become.” This simple statement, shared with Scott Hofen by a colleague, is one that has profoundly shaped his philosophy as an educator at Oklahoma Bible Academy. “At the time, I saw this as a profound statement and something for which I could be thankful. But this simple statement has since come to mean so much more to me. Watching God transform immature middle school boys and girls into high-functioning young men and women who are firm in their faith in Christ and ready to engage a lost world for Jesus is the foundation of why I love doing what I do.”
Now in his fourth year of teaching at OBA, Hofen wears many hats. He teaches seventh grade mathematics, Computer I and II for high school students, manages the school’s Information Technology, oversees the Tech Team and live-stream broadcasts, and even coaches middle school cross country, track and field, and PE.
Before becoming a full-time educator, Hofen worked in Christian ministry and served in Emergency Medical Services as an Advanced EMT—a certification he continues to maintain. His journey into teaching began when his wife, Sherry, started teaching at OBA in 2019. “I had the opportunity to fill in rather frequently as a substitute teacher. This allowed me to build relationships with the students and to see firsthand how influential the teachers at OBA really are in the lives of the students. That was a mission in which I wanted to be a part.”
Hofen also credits several teachers who impacted his life. “My wife, Sherry, made a huge impact, as did my high school math teacher, Mrs. Percival. And although I never had my uncle Henry Hofen as a teacher, people often tell me, ‘Mr. Hofen is the best math teacher I ever had!’”
Outside of the classroom, Hofen enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and cycling. Married to Sherry for nearly 22 years, the couple has three sons—Creighton, Wyatt, and Silas. And when he’s not teaching or coaching, Hofen has another role in the school community: “Sometimes I am referred to as ‘the voice of the Trojans’ due to serving as the high school football announcer.”
