Archive for February, 2025:

Mattie Trejo-Amen: Nebraska School Counselor Association Elementary School Counselor of the Year

Background Mattie Trejo-Amen has been an elementary counselor at Lincoln Public Schools for six years. She was recently awarded the Elementary School Counselor of the Year Award by the Nebraska School Counselor Association. Explanation The Nebraska School Counselor Association recently named Humann Elementary School counselor Mattie Trejo-Amen the 2025 Nebraska Elementary School Counselor of the […]

Nicki Hanseling: Nebraska School Counselor of the Year by Nebraska School Counselor Association

Background Nicki Hanseling has been a counselor at Mickle Middle School for ten years. She was recently awarded the Nebraska School Counselor of the Year Award by the Nebraska School Counselor Association. Explanation The Nebraska School Counselor Association recently named Mickle Middle School counselor Nicki Hanseling the 2025 Nebraska School Counselor of the Year. The […]

Betsy Barent: Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science Catalyst Award

Background Lincoln Public Schools K-12 Curriculum Specialist Betsy Barent was recently honored by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science with the Catalyst Award. The organization’s highest honor recognizes “contributions to science education in Nebraska.” Explanation Lincoln Public Schools K-12 Curriculum Specialist Betsy Barent was recently honored by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science […]