Archive for March, 2021:

Betsy Thomas — Nebraska State Literacy Association Distinguished Educator Award

Background The Nebraska State Literacy Association was formed in 2017 with the mission of being advocates, educators and leaders in the cause of literacy and celebrating successes. The organization sponsors two awards annually, one of them being the Distinguished Educator Award. This award goes to a Nebraska educator who has strongly supported literacy. This year, […]

Lance Nielsen — Nebraska State Bandmasters Association 2021 Outstanding Administrator Award

Background The Nebraska State Bandmasters Association has honored Lincoln Public Schools Supervisor of Music Lance Nielsen with its 2021 Outstanding Administrator Award. This award honors an administrator for his or her support, interest and encouragement of their school instrumental music programs. Nielsen supervises music in six high schools, 12 middle schools and 39 elementary schools. […]