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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 […]

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 […]

Sarah Gabelhouse: Nebraska Art Teachers Association 2024 Elementary Art Educator of the Year Award

Background The Nebraska Art Teachers Association named Sarah Gabelhouse the 2024 Elementary 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. Sarah taught at Arnold Elementary School for three years prior to starting at Standing […]

John Neal – Associate Superintendent for Civic Engagement

Background Associate Superintendent for Civic Engagement Dr. John Neal has dedicated 43 years to serving staff, students, families and the community through his work in education. Dr. Neal has announced his retirement at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.  Explanation Dr. John Neal began his career with LPS in 1981 as an assistant swimming […]

R.J. Metteer: Nebraska State Bandmasters Association Duane E. Johnson Distinguished Service Award

Background Lincoln Southeast High School band director R.J. Metteer received the 2024 Duane Johnson Distinguished Service Award from the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association. Southeast’s band program also received the NSBA Excellence in Academic Achievement Award this year. Explanation R.J. Metteer serves as the band director for Southeast High School overseeing marching band, concert band, jazz […]

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