Mindy Murphy — Nebraska Thespians Society 2020-21 Administrator’s Award
Background
The Nebraska Thespians Society has honored Lincoln Public Schools Curriculum Specialist for Secondary English and Language Arts Mindy Murphy with its 2020-21 Administrator’s Award. The Nebraska Thespians Society is a chapter of the Educational Theatre Association. As an educational honor society, the Nebraska Thespians Society is dedicated to encouraging and improving the skills of theatre students throughout Nebraska. Murphy was honored in January during the Nebraska Thespian Festival.
Explanation
The Nebraska Thespians Society has honored Lincoln Public Schools Curriculum Specialist for Secondary English and Language Arts Mindy Murphy with its 2020-21 Administrator’s Award.
Here’s what Lincoln Southwest High School Director of Theatre Bob Hinrichs said about Murphy in his nomination letter for this award:
“Every teacher – every theatre teacher – dreams of working with a district administrator like Dr. Murphy…Because of the work, dedication and passion of this individual, the theatre arts throughout Lincoln Public Schools are thriving…I wholeheartedly nominate her for this award.”
And here’s what LPS Director of Curriculum and Instruction Takako Olson said about Murphy:
“Dr. Murphy has been a vital part of the Curriculum and Instruction Department. Her collaborative, solution-oriented approach always supports our teachers as they work with our students. I also know that students and their learning are always at the center of her work. She is well-deserving of this honor.”
Proposal
That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Thespians Society honored Lincoln Public Schools Curriculum Specialist for Secondary English and Language Arts Mindy Murphy with its 2020-21 Administrator’s Award; and
WHEREAS, Mindy Murphy has proven to be a strong advocate for theatre arts at Lincoln Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, Mindy Murphy understands the importance of theatre arts in a student’s well-rounded educational experience; and
WHEREAS, Mindy Murphy always makes time to listen to the needs and concerns of theatre teachers at Lincoln Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, Mindy Murphy has played a key role in establishing the thriving theatre arts programs at Lincoln Public Schools;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education
does hereby congratulate Mindy Murphy for being honored by the Nebraska Thespians Society with its 2020-21 Administrator’s Award.
Updated May 13, 2021
