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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 […]

Mohammed Alnajem: Nebraska Languages Association New Language Teacher of the Year Award

Background Mohammed Alnajem teaches Arabic classes at Northeast and North Star high schools, and was honored as the 2025 New 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. […]

Sarah Klankey: Nebraska Association of Teachers of French French Teacher of the Year Award

Background Moore Middle School teacher Sarah Klankey was honored as the 2025 French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Languages Association (NEBLA) and the Nebraska Association of Teachers of French. The Nebraska Languages Association is a professional organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the teaching of languages in the state of Nebraska. […]

Chris Turley: National Council for Geographic Education K-12 Distinguished Teaching Award

Background Chris Turley, Lincoln High School social studies teacher, received the National Council for Geographic Education K-12 Distinguished Teaching Award. The award honors excellence in geography education at the primary and secondary levels, and is one of the nation’s most prestigious honors. Chris is the first Nebraska teacher to win the award, which has been […]

Brenna Hansen: The Geographic Educators of Nebraska Bertolas, Gildersleeve, Stoddard and Stone Award

Background Lincoln High School social studies teacher Brenna Hansen was recently honored with the Bertolas, Gildersleeve, Stoddard and Stone Award by the Geographic Educators of Nebraska. The award was established to honor the founding members of GEON and recognizes those individuals that continue to advance the growth of geography in Nebraska through teaching, research, professional […]

Maggie Scott: Rookie Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics

Background Maggie Scott, math teacher at Lux Middle School, has been named 2025 Rookie Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics. This award was established in 2000 to honor rookie mathematics teachers who demonstrate outstanding teaching in their beginning years of teaching. Explanation The Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics […]

Molly Kuhl: Nebraska School Psychologists Association (NSPA) 2025 Outstanding School Psychologist Award

Background The Nebraska School Psychologists Association (NSPA) recently honored Lincoln Public Schools psychologist Molly Kuhl with the 2025 Outstanding School Psychologist Award. The state group presents the award to one person each year who showcases exceptional work ethic, dedication and commitment in their school district. Explanation Lincoln Public Schools psychologist Molly Kuhl has been a […]

Chris Haeffner: Nebraska School Librarians Association (NSLA) Meritorious Service Award

Background The Nebraska School Librarians Association (NSLA) recently honored Lincoln Public Schools Director of Library Services Chris Haeffner with the Meritorious Service Award. This award is granted by the NSLA Board, and is based upon service and contributions to the school library media profession. Explanation Lincoln Public Schools Director of Library Services Chris Haeffner was […]

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 […]

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