Corey Free: Nebraska Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Educators (NASTSE) High School Teacher Excellence Award

Background

In June 2023, Lincoln North Star skilled and technical sciences teacher Cory Free was presented with the Nebraska Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Educators (NASTSE) High School Teacher Excellence Award at the annual conference. The Teacher Excellence Award is one of the highest honors given to skilled and technical sciences classroom teachers in Nebraska and is presented in recognition of their outstanding individual contributions to the profession and their students.

Explanation

Corey Free is a skilled and technical sciences teacher at North Star High School, and was recently presented with the Nebraska Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Educators (NASTSE) High School Teacher Excellence Award. Corey has taught at Lincoln Public Schools in the skilled and technical sciences field for 28 years. He was nominated for this award by several of his colleagues who all mention his leadership skills not only in the classroom, but also in helping to mentor new educators and to advance the skilled and technical sciences curriculum in the state.

LPS Career and Technical Education Curriculum Specialist Jason Thomsen wrote: “Mr. Free is always one of the first to volunteer to help write curriculum, provide professional development, and train new teachers. The skilled and technical sciences department within Lincoln Public Schools would not be where it is today without Mr. Free’s willingness to help other teachers.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Corey Free is a skilled and technical sciences teacher at North Star High School, and was recently presented with the Nebraska Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Educators High School Teacher Excellence Award; and

WHEREAS, Corey Free exhibits thoughtful and positive leadership not only in the classroom, but in helping mentor fellow educators; and

WHEREAS, Corey Free dedicates his expertise in advancing career and technical education curriculum in Lincoln Public Schools and across the state of Nebraska; and

WHEREAS, Corey Free guides students to discover their passion and gain confidence in the areas of skilled and technical education; and

WHEREAS, Corey Free 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 Corey Free for receiving the Nebraska Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Educators High School Teacher Excellence Award.

Updated August 22, 2023