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Wendy Rau: National Association of School Nurses (NASN) named to Fellows of the National Academy of School Nursing

Background The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recently added LPS Director of Health Services Wendy Rau to an elite list of National Academy of School Nursing Fellows. The honor of school nursing fellow is the most prestigious recognition that the NASN bestows on members. The group has inducted only 138 school nursing fellows since […]

Kristin Vest: Nebraska Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NAFCS) Leader Award

Background Lincoln Public Schools Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum Coordinator Kristin Vest was recently honored by the Nebraska Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NACFS) Leader Award. The annual honor is presented to FCS professionals who have made significant contributions to the field through their involvement with both the NAFCS and American Association of Family […]

Sue Cassata: Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals Region 1 for High School Principal of the Year Award

Background The Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals named Standing Bear High School Principal Sue Cassata the Region 1 High School Principal of the Year Award.  Explanation Standing Bear High School Principal Sue Cassata was named Region 1 High School Principal of the Year by the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals. Sue […]

Josh Jones: Nebraska Educators Rising Administrator of the Year Award

Background The Career Academy Director Josh Jones was named Administrator of the Year by the Nebraska Educators Rising chapter. Josh has served as director since 2020. The group recognizes one person each year who encourages students and teachers with “overwhelming support” for Educators Rising activities. The state organization helps high school students who are interested […]

Amanda Woodward: Nebraska SkillsUSA 2025 Advisor of the Year Award

Background Lincoln North Star High School Skilled and technical sciences teacher Amanda Woodward was named the 2025 Advisor of the Year by Nebraska SkillsUSA during the spring conference. The award recognizes advisors that embrace the SkillsUSA Framework to create career-ready graduates and opportunities for every member. Explanation Amanda Woodward is a skilled and technical sciences […]

Karen Covil: National Science Teaching Association Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award

Background Lincoln North Star High School science teacher Karen Covil was one of six teachers nationally to win the Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award from the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). The organization recognizes educators who have showcased excellent and innovative approaches to the field of science education. Explanation Karen Covil has taught at […]

R.J. Metteer: Nebraska State Bandmasters Association Donald Lentz Outstanding Bandmaster Award

Background Lincoln Southeast High School band director R.J. Metteer received the 2025 Donald Lentz Outstanding Bandmaster Award from the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association. The award is the NSBA’s top honor and is given to only one person each year recognizing a lifetime of going above and beyond in their band classrooms. Explanation R.J. Metteer has […]

Amy Kinnett awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science (PAEMST)

Background Dawes Middle School sixth grade math teacher Amy Kinnett was recently awarded the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) by the National Science Foundation. The PAEMST program, administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, recognizes outstanding teachers for […]

Kelleen Rosebaugh: Nebraska Association of Teachers of German 2024 Nebraska German Teacher of the Year Award

Background German teacher Kelleen Rosebaugh teaches at Southeast High School and Schoo Middle School, and was honored as the 2024 Nebraska German Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of German and Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA).The Nebraska International Languages Association is a professional organization dedicated to the support and promotion of […]

Ashton Krueger: Nebraska International Languages Association 2024 New World Language Teacher of the Year Award

Background Lincoln East High School German teacher Ashton Krueger was honored as the 2024 New World Language Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA).The Nebraska International Languages Association is a professional organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the teaching of languages in the state of Nebraska. Anyone who is […]

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