Brenda Lopez Adame: Nebraska Languages Association Outstanding Language Teacher of the Year Award

Background

Lincoln High School Spanish teacher Brenda Lopez Adame was honored as the 2025 Outstanding Language Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Languages Association (NEBLA).The Nebraska Languages Association is a professional organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the teaching of languages in the state of Nebraska. The organization annually recognizes outstanding Nebraska educators and supporters of world language education at its fall conference.

Explanation

Lincoln High School Spanish teacher Brenda Lopez Adame began teaching at Lincoln Public Schools in 2018. Lopez Adame was awarded the 2025 Outstanding Language Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Languages Association at their fall conference.

Lopez Adame had several nominations from colleagues and students who praised her passion and dedication, noting a deep connection with students and their families that was above and beyond expectations from a classroom teacher.

NEBLA President Terri Wright said:

“Brenda’s creative projects, enthusiastic approach in the classroom and her collaboration with other teachers make her a role model for world language teacher colleagues and her students. Her work with heritage language learners – which included her work with them in the classroom and her creation of a heritage Spanish speakers club – was highlighted and praised repeatedly.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Brenda Lopez Adame, Lincoln High School Spanish teacher has been named the 2025 Outstanding Language Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Languages Association; and

WHEREAS, Brenda Lopez Adame consistently and enthusiastically displays a passion for teaching Spanish; and

WHEREAS, Brenda Lopez Adame creates engaging lessons and opportunities that encourage students – both native speakers and those new to the language – to explore and embrace the Spanish language; and

WHEREAS, Brenda Lopez Adame is valued, respected and admired among her colleagues, not only at her school, but also across Lincoln Public Schools and the state of Nebraska;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Board of Education
does hereby congratulate Brenda Lopez Adame for being named the 2025 Outstanding Language Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Languages Association.

Updated January 27, 2026