Lis Brenden — 2020 Nebraska Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year

Background

Lis Brenden from Lincoln Southwest High School was named the 2020 Nebraska Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Society of Health and Physical Educators. This organization’s mission is to promote healthy lifestyles through leadership, professional development and advocacy in the areas of health, physical education, recreation and dance. It’s a state affiliate of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Every year, the organization recognizes educators for their exemplary leadership and programming in the categories of health and high school, middle school, elementary and adapted physical education.

Explanation

The Nebraska Society of Health and Physical Educators named Lis Brenden
the 2020 Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

The organization said this about Brenden when announcing the honor:

“Lis Brenden is a true advocate for students with special needs in the classroom, school and community. Two years ago she volunteered and initiated piloting the first unified physical education class in Lincoln Public Schools. She works closely with the Special Education Department to co-teach this amazing opportunity for students of all abilities. She is always looking at innovative ways to modify equipment to fit her students’ needs so all can fully participate in class. She shares her passion by leading training to assist other teachers who are interested in incorporating a unified P.E. program in their school.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Lis Brenden has been named the 2020 Nebraska Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Lis Brenden is an advocate for students with special needs in the classroom, school and community; and

WHEREAS, Lis Brenden shows a commitment to teaching by exposing her students to physical activity in a variety of class settings; and

WHEREAS, Lis Brenden teaches her students more than how to be safely active; she also teaches them social and life skills; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education
does hereby congratulate Lis Brenden for being named the 2020 Nebraska Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Society of Health and Physical Educators.

Updated February 10, 2021