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Kyle Poore: 2023 Emerging Industry Leader Award by National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4)

Background In June 2023, Kyle Poore was named a 2023 Emerging Industry Leader by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4). NCS4 is an academic center devoted to the study and practice of sports safety and security at the University of Southern Mississippi. The center’s Emerging Industry Leader Award recognizes a young […]

Adams Elementary School honored as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education

Background Adams Elementary School was recently honored by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. Honored schools are chosen based on their overall academic performance and their progress in closing achievement gaps. Explanation The U.S. Department of Education has named Adams Elementary School as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. […]

Humann Elementary School honored as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education

Background Humann Elementary School was recently honored by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. Honored schools are chosen based on their overall academic performance and their progress in closing achievement gaps. Explanation The U.S. Department of Education has named Humann Elementary School as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. […]

Coral Su: 2022 Nebraska Chinese Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA) and the Chinese Language Teachers of America – Nebraska Chapter (CLTA-NE)

Background North Star High School teacher Coral Su was honored as the 2022 Chinese Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA) and the Chinese Language Teachers of America – Nebraska Chapter (CLTA-NE).The Nebraska International Languages Association is a professional organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the teaching of languages […]

Sara Parkening: 2022 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA) and the Nebraska Association of Teachers of French (NATF)

Background Pound Middle School French teacher Sara Parkening was honored as the 2022 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA) and the 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 […]

Kenny Cope— 2022 Nebraska Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year by SHAPE Nebraska

Background Fredstrom Elementary School Physical Education teacher Kenny Cope was named the 2022 Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE Nebraska). SHAPE Nebraska is a state affiliate of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. SHAPE’s mission is to promote healthy lifestyles […]

Janine Marker — 2022 Nebraska Preschool Paraeducator of the Year Award by Nebraska Department of Education

Background Janine Marker served as a preschool paraeducator at Fredstrom Elementary School prior to becoming the schools’ registrar. Recently, Janine was named the 2022 Nebraska Preschool Paraeducator of the Year by the Nebraska Department of Education. Explanation Each year, the Nebraska Department of Education recognizes paraeducators who demonstrate the highest standard of performance in carrying […]

Tommy Bender — National Council of Teachers of English 2022 High School Teacher of Excellence, and Nebraska English Language Arts Council 2022-23 English Teacher of the Year

Background Tommy Bender, Southeast High School English teacher, was recently honored with two awards during the 36th Annual Plum Creek Literacy Festival. Bender was named 2022 High School Teacher of Excellence by the National Council of Teachers of English, and Nebraska English Language Arts Council 2022-2023 English Teacher of the Year. Explanation Southeast High School […]

Hanna Savidge — Rookie Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics

Background Hanna Savidge, fourth grade teacher at Randolph Elementary School, has been named 2022 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 […]

Lorinda Rice — Nebraska Art Teachers Association Roscoe Shields Service Award

Background Lorinda Rice, LPS Curriculum Specialist for Visual Arts, was honored with the Nebraska Art Teachers Association Roscoe Shields Service Award. This award recognizes an individual who has exhibited dedication and commitment to art education in Nebraska through sustained leadership and service. It is the highest award the Nebraska Art Teachers Association has to offer. […]

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