Lindsay Pierce: Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies First Congressional District Outstanding Social Studies Teacher

Background

Lindsay Pierce, Lincoln Northwest High School social studies department chair and teacher, received the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies First Congressional District Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award. The award recognizes one outstanding social studies educator that rises to the challenge of making social studies education relevant today while engaging students with activities outside of class that promote civic engagement and enhances learning opportunities in the public and private sectors.

Explanation

Lindsay Pierce helped open Northwest High School in 2022 as the social studies teacher and department chair. During her first three years as department chair, she has successfully established a culture of high expectations and collaboration that will continue to pay off for Northwest students and the communities they serve. Lindsay teaches U.S. History, Psychology, AP Psychology, and Criminal Justice, but has also taught a variety of other subjects including Civics, Geography, and World History during her 11 years teaching at Lincoln Public Schools.

LPS K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist Jaci Grimes states:

“Lindsay is an innovative teacher who is always reflecting on her practice and thinking about how she can improve teaching and learning. She has been a district leader in social studies to implement strategies from AVID to support all students in doing rigorous cognitive work in her classes. Lindsay thinks about feedback and grading practices in creative ways so that students are motivated and focused on growth.”

Proposal

That the Lincoln Board of Education adopt the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Lindsay Pierce, social studies teacher and department chair at Lincoln Northwest High School has been awarded the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies First Congressional District Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award; and

WHEREAS, Lindsay Pierce is an exceptional professional who cares deeply about her students, holding them to high expectations and providing the support necessary to ensure their success; and

WHEREAS, Lindsay Pierce is always reflecting on her practice and thinking about how she can improve teaching and learning; and

WHEREAS, Lindsay Pierce has been a district leader in social studies to implement strategies from AVID to support all students in doing rigorous cognitive work in her classes; and

WHEREAS, Lindsay Pierce 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 Lindsay Pierce for being honored by the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies with the First Congressional District Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award.

Updated April 28, 2026