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 in pursuing future education careers.
Explanation
Josh Jones has served as The Career Academy Director since 2020 and was recently named Administrator of the Year by the Nebraska Educators Rising chapter.
Josh has helped the education pathways thrive at TCA by providing support and resources in an effort to inspire and encourage future educators to find their passion for teaching and learning.
A colleague wrote:
“Josh has consistently supported students by providing them with the freedom to brainstorm ideas and helping bring them to fruition. He has also worked hard to secure scholarships for students facing financial challenges, believing strongly that every student should have the opportunity to engage and grow.”
Proposal
That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Josh Jones serves as Director at The Career Academy and was recently named Administrator of the Year by the Nebraska Educators Rising chapter; and
WHEREAS, Josh Jones consistently supports students by providing them with the freedom to brainstorm ideas and helping bring them to fruition;
WHEREAS, Josh Jones ignites a passion for learning and provides students and staff with resources to extend their understanding; and
WHEREAS, Josh Jones helps Lincoln Public Schools fulfill its mission of preparing students for successful careers, lifelong learning, and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, Josh Jones is valued, respected and admired among his colleagues, not only at Lincoln Public Schools, but also across the state of Nebraska;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education
Does hereby congratulate Josh Jones for being honored by the Nebraska Educators Rising chapter with the Administrator of the Year Award.
Updated August 12, 2025
