Staff resolutions are presented at the beginning of most Board of Education meetings. Resolutions celebrate the many accomplishments of Lincoln Public Schools staff and educators.
Background Jason Krueger, Park Middle School social studies teacher, was named Nebraska History Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Department of Education through the
Background Chris Turley, Lincoln High School social studies teacher, received the District 1 Gildersleeve-Stoddard-Stone Award from the Geographic Educators of Nebraska. Chris has been teaching
Background Taylee Nelson, fourth grade teacher at Zeman Elementary School, has been named 2023 Rookie Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers
Background Lincoln Public Schools Multimedia Content and Broadcast Technicians won the Regional Emmy Award in the category of Education/Schools – Long Form Content from the
Background The Lincoln Public Schools Communications Team received recognition for its work by receiving 20 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards presented by the National
Background Southwest High School teacher and coach Matt Heimes was inducted into the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Hall of Fame during the national
Background In 2022, Lincoln Public Schools K-12 Music Teacher Leader Judy Bush was honored at the Nebraska Music Education Association (NMEA) annual banquet with the
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
Background In June 2023, Lincoln Public Schools Director of Strategic Initiatives and Focus Programs James Blake was honored at the Nebraska State Business Education Association
Background In June 2023, Lincoln High School nurse Dawn Sugden received the 2023 Excellence in School Nursing – Nebraska School Nurse of the Year Award
Background In June 2023, Lincoln Public Schools Health Services Coordinator Julie Frederick received the 2023 Excellence in School Nursing Administrator Award from the Nebraska School
Background In April 2023, Lincoln Public Schools Social Work Coordinator Andrea Phillips was named the 2023 Nebraska School Social Worker of the Year by the
Background In June 2023, Kyle Poore was named a 2023 Emerging Industry Leader by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4). NCS4
Background Adams Elementary School was recently honored by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. Honored schools are chosen based
Background Humann Elementary School was recently honored by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. Honored schools are chosen based
Background North Star High School teacher Coral Su was honored as the 2022 Chinese Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA)
Background Pound Middle School French teacher Sara Parkening was honored as the 2022 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association
Background Fredstrom Elementary School Physical Education teacher Kenny Cope was named the 2022 Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Society of
Background Janine Marker served as a preschool paraeducator at Fredstrom Elementary School prior to becoming the schools’ registrar. Recently, Janine was named the 2022 Nebraska
Background Tommy Bender, Southeast High School English teacher, was recently honored with two awards during the 36th Annual Plum Creek Literacy Festival. Bender was named
