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Jason Krueger: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Nebraska History Teacher of the Year

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 Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The New York-based organization presents one full-time K-12 educator from each state with an award yearly. It is one of the most significant awards […]

Chris Turley: Geographic Educators of Nebraska District 1 Gildersleeve-Stoddard-Stone Award

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 for Lincoln Public Schools for nine years, and continues to be an active member of the Geographic Educators of Nebraska in promoting geographic education. Explanation The Geographic Educators of Nebraska […]

Taylee Nelson: Rookie Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics

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 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 […]

David Koehn and Brian Seifferlein: National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Heartland Chapter Emmy Award for Education/Schools – Long Form Content

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 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Heartland Chapter for their work on the Seat Beside You: The World of Lisbeth. Explanation David Koehn and Brian Seifferlein are multimedia and […]

LPS Communications Team honored by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) with 20 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards

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 School Public Relations Association in July 2023 for communication occurring during the 2022-2023 school year. Explanation Staff from the Lincoln Public Schools Communications Team were honored at the National School […]

Matt Heimes: National Speech and Debate Association Hall of Fame

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 tournament in June.  The NSDA is the largest interscholastic speech and debate organization for middle and high school students in the United States.  Explanation Since 2002, Matt Heimes has served […]

Judy Bush: Nebraska Music Education Association (NMEA) Bryan R. Johnson Distinguished Service Award

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 Bryan R. Johnson Distinguished Service Award. NMEA is a non-profit organization of music educators which provides continuing education opportunities, recognition, scholarships, and advocacy to members and education, auditions, competitions, and […]

Corey Free: Nebraska Association of Skilled and Technical Sciences Educators (NASTSE) High School Teacher Excellence Award

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 Educators (NASTSE) High School Teacher Excellence Award at the annual conference. The Teacher Excellence Award is one of the highest honors given to skilled and technical sciences classroom teachers in […]

James Blake: Nebraska State Business Education Association Outstanding Contributions by an Administrator Award

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 with the Outstanding Contributions by an Administrator Award. This award is presented to a Nebraska school administrator who has consistently demonstrated a personal commitment and outstanding support for business education […]

Dawn Sugden: Nebraska School Nurses Association 2023 Excellence in School Nursing – Nebraska School Nurse of the Year Award

Background In June 2023, Lincoln High School nurse Dawn Sugden received the 2023 Excellence in School Nursing – Nebraska School Nurse of the Year Award from the Nebraska School Nurses Association. The purpose of the award is to recognize the contributions of a school nurse who demonstrates knowledge, skills, management, continuing education, community involvement and […]

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