Lorinda Rice — Nebraska Art Teachers Association Roscoe Shields Service Award

Background

Lorinda Rice, LPS Curriculum Specialist for Visual Arts, was honored with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association Roscoe Shields Service Award. This award recognizes an individual who has exhibited dedication and commitment to art education in Nebraska through sustained leadership and service. It is the highest award the Nebraska Art Teachers Association has to offer.

Explanation

The Nebraska Art Teachers Association has selected Lorinda Rice as the 2022 Roscoe Shields Service Award winner. This award recognizes an individual who has exhibited dedication and commitment to art education in Nebraska through sustained leadership and service. It is the highest award the Nebraska Art Teachers Association has to offer.

As curriculum specialist for Visual Art at Lincoln Public Schools, Lorinda Rice has been instrumental in leading and emphasizing the key concepts of art education at LPS. The community partnerships she has cultivated have provided more enriching and meaningful hands-on learning opportunities for students. In addition, Lorinda is currently assisting a University of Nebraska – Lincoln team with conducting research on inquiry-based art education and its impact on student learning.

Lorinda has gained a national reputation as a renowned practitioner and presenter covering topics from student ideation and classroom management, to curriculum development and educational technology. She has also served as an officer multiple times on state and national association boards.

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Lorinda Rice, is respected among her peers across Lincoln Public Schools, the state and nation for her work to advance, promote and support art education, and,

WHEREAS, Lorinda Rice continues to cultivate and collaborate opportunities and partnerships to enrich the lives of students and our community; and

WHEREAS, Lorinda Rice has woven her talents of teaching, leadership and passion to have a long-lasting impact on students and teachers.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education does hereby congratulate Lorinda Rice for being honored with the 2022 Nebraska Art Teachers Association Roscoe Shields Service Award.

Updated December 7, 2022