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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 […]

Terri Dimon: 2024 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of French (NATF)

Background Lincoln Standing Bear High School French teacher Terri Dimon was honored as the 2024 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Languages Association and Nebraska Association of Teachers of French (NATF).The Nebraska International Languages Association is a professional organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the teaching of languages in […]

Mattie Trejo-Amen: Nebraska School Counselor Association Elementary School Counselor of the Year

Background Mattie Trejo-Amen has been an elementary counselor at Lincoln Public Schools for six years. She was recently awarded the Elementary School Counselor of the Year Award by the Nebraska School Counselor Association. Explanation The Nebraska School Counselor Association recently named Humann Elementary School counselor Mattie Trejo-Amen the 2025 Nebraska Elementary School Counselor of the […]

Nicki Hanseling: Nebraska School Counselor of the Year by Nebraska School Counselor Association

Background Nicki Hanseling has been a counselor at Mickle Middle School for ten years. She was recently awarded the Nebraska School Counselor of the Year Award by the Nebraska School Counselor Association. Explanation The Nebraska School Counselor Association recently named Mickle Middle School counselor Nicki Hanseling the 2025 Nebraska School Counselor of the Year. The […]

Betsy Barent: Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science Catalyst Award

Background Lincoln Public Schools K-12 Curriculum Specialist Betsy Barent was recently honored by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science with the Catalyst Award. The organization’s highest honor recognizes “contributions to science education in Nebraska.” Explanation Lincoln Public Schools K-12 Curriculum Specialist Betsy Barent was recently honored by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Science […]

Nola Derby-Bennett: Champions Award in the Engage Every Student Recognition Program

Background The Lincoln Community Learning Centers (CLCs) under the direction of Nola Derby-Bennett was honored during a special ceremony hosted by the U.S. Department of Education with the Champions Award in the Engage Every Student Recognition Program. This was the first year for the program, and only 13 nominees nation-wide were selected for the honor. […]

Mindy Burbach: Nebraska School Public Relations Association 2025 Nebraska School Communicator of the Year

Background The Nebraska School Public Relations Association named Mindy Burbach the 2025 Nebraska School Communicator of the Year. The award honors outstanding individuals from the school public relations profession in Nebraska. The recognition showcases the leadership and contributions of active, front-line communicators working full-time in school districts and education services agencies. Mindy has worked in […]

Liz Thomsen: Nebraska Art Teachers Association 2024 Middle School Art Educator of the Year Award

Background The Nebraska Art Teachers Association named Liz Thomsen the 2024 Middle School Art Educator of the Year. The award honors educators who have made additional outstanding contributions in art education beyond the classroom, including school, district, community, state and/or national levels. Liz has taught art education for 13 years. Explanation Art educator Liz Thomsen […]

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