Archive for August, 2025:

Kristin Vest: Nebraska Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NAFCS) Leader Award

Background Lincoln Public Schools Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum Coordinator Kristin Vest was recently honored by the Nebraska Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NACFS) Leader Award. The annual honor is presented to FCS professionals who have made significant contributions to the field through their involvement with both the NAFCS and American Association of Family […]

Wendy Rau: National Association of School Nurses (NASN) named to Fellows of the National Academy of School Nursing

Background The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recently added LPS Director of Health Services Wendy Rau to an elite list of National Academy of School Nursing Fellows. The honor of school nursing fellow is the most prestigious recognition that the NASN bestows on members. The group has inducted only 138 school nursing fellows since […]

Sue Cassata: Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals Region 1 for High School Principal of the Year Award

Background The Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals named Standing Bear High School Principal Sue Cassata the Region 1 High School Principal of the Year Award.  Explanation Standing Bear High School Principal Sue Cassata was named Region 1 High School Principal of the Year by the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals. Sue […]

Josh Jones: Nebraska Educators Rising Administrator of the Year Award

Background The Career Academy Director Josh Jones was named Administrator of the Year by the Nebraska Educators Rising chapter. Josh has served as director since 2020. The group recognizes one person each year who encourages students and teachers with “overwhelming support” for Educators Rising activities. The state organization helps high school students who are interested […]