Terri Dimon: 2024 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of French (NATF)

Background

Lincoln Standing Bear High School French teacher Terri Dimon was honored as the 2024 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Languages Association and 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

Terri Dimon came out of retirement in the Fall of 2024 to jumpstart Standing Bear High School’s French program. She previously taught at Southeast High School for 14 years, and Pound Middle School for 13 years. Terri was awarded the 2024 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA) and the Nebraska Association of Teachers of French (NATF) at their fall conference.

Pound French teacher Sara Parkening and former award winner said:

“Terri has continued to be a mentor to me my entire teaching career. I had the pleasure of co-leading two trips to France with Terri, who felt it important to provide her students with this opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom and create memories of a lifetime. Her incredible knowledge of history and art made the trips even more enriching.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Terri Dimon, Lincoln Standing Bear High School French teacher has been named the 2024 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Terri Dimon displays a passion for teaching French and is a champion for World Languages; and

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

WHEREAS, Terri Dimon 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 Terri Dimon for being named the 2024 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA) and the Nebraska Association of Teachers of French (NATF).

Updated March 25, 2025