Sara Parkening: 2022 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA) and the Nebraska Association of Teachers of French (NATF)

Background

Pound Middle School French teacher Sara Parkening was honored as the 2022 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA) and the Nebraska Association of Teachers of French (NATF).The Nebraska International Languages Association is a professional organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the teaching of languages in the state of Nebraska. Anyone who is actively engaged in the teaching of a world language at any level of education in Nebraska is eligible for membership. The organization annually recognizes outstanding Nebraska educators and supporters of world language education at its fall conference.

Explanation

Sara Parkening teaches French at Pound Middle School and was recently awarded the 2022 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA) and the Nebraska Association of Teachers of French (NATF).

LPS Language Curriculum Specialist Kate Damgaard wrote:
“Sara is a champion for World Languages. Her peers value her expertise in creating strong World Language programming and students become excited about taking World Language because of the fun they have in exploring French.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Sara Parkening, Pound Middle School French teacher has been named the 2022 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Sara Parkening displays a passion for teaching French and is a champion for World Languages; and

WHEREAS, Sara Parkening creates engaging lessons that encourage students to explore French and other World Languages; and

WHEREAS, Sara Parkening is valued, respected and admired among her colleagues, not only at her school, but also across the school district and the state of Nebraska;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education does hereby congratulate Sara Parkening for being named the 2022 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA) and the Nebraska Association of Teachers of French (NATF).

Updated January 10, 2023