Maggie Scott: Rookie Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics
Background
Maggie Scott, math teacher at Lux Middle School, has been named 2025 Rookie Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics. This award was established in 2000 to honor rookie mathematics teachers who demonstrate outstanding teaching in their beginning years of teaching.
Explanation
The Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics named Lux Middle School math teacher Maggie Scott as 2025 Rookie Teacher of the Year. Established in 2000, this award recognizes teachers in their first three years of teaching who demonstrate outstanding work in the area of mathematics.
Maggie has taught for two years, and continues to find new and innovative ways to engage students in their math lessons.
Lux Principal Duane Dohmen wrote:
“I think the biggest factor is Maggie’s passion. She was made to teach. As a result, she is able to advocate, relate and care for all students. It is important for all students to have equal access and for all students to learn. She has built a community of learners, and she has created a positive culture of learning. This is what teaching and learning is supposed to look like.”
LPS math coordinator Becky Evans wrote:
“Maggie’s thoughtfulness and self-reflection translate into the classroom, with each lesson intentionally planned to capture the intrigue of her students while maintaining high academic expectations. Her passion for learning and mathematics is infectious in her classroom.”
Proposal
That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Maggie Scott, Lux Middle School math teacher has been named 2025 Rookie Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Scott successfully facilitates learning and supports student growth through active engagement and building a culture of learning; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Scott has devoted her time and efforts in improving her craft of teaching to better engage her students and make a greater impact on students’ math growth and critical thinking; and
WHEREAS, Maggie Scott is widely admired and respected among her peers both within Lincoln Public Schools and the State of Nebraska;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education
does hereby congratulate Maggie Scott for being selected as the 2025 Rookie Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics.
Updated November 11, 2025
