Tammy Lamprecht: 2023 Outstanding World Language Teacher Award by Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA)

Background

Southwest High School Japanese language teacher Tammy Lamprecht was honored with the 2023 Outstanding World Language Teacher Award by Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA).

Explanation

Tammy Lamprecht teaches Japanese language classes at Southwest High School and was recently awarded the Outstanding World Language Teacher Award by Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA).

Mrs. Lamprecht facilitates conversations with a sister school in Japan that allows students to have pen pals and a student exchange program. In addition to classes and learning opportunities, she also sponsors a Japanese club at Southwest High School where all students who are interested are welcome to attend.

The nomination letter for the award states:

“First of all, I must commend Mrs. Lamprecht (or as her students call her Lamprecht-Sensei) for being the only Japanese teacher in our school district of 40,000+ students. This in itself could be intimidating and isolating for any educator. However, Lamprecht-Sensei consistently finds ways to collaborate and keep the Japanese program alive and thriving at Lincoln Public Schools.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Tammy Lamprecht, Southwest High School Japanese language teacher has been given the 2023 Outstanding World Language Teacher Award; and

WHEREAS, Tammy Lamprecht displays a passion for teaching Japanese in the only program of its kind within LPS and is a champion for World Languages; and

WHEREAS, Tammy Lamprecht works collaboratively with colleagues and shares her expertise to develop and deliver a robust curriculum and activities; and

WHEREAS, Tammy Lamprecht 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 Tammy Lamprecht for being given the 2023 Outstanding World Language Teacher Award by Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA).

Updated March 26, 2024