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Kelli Ackerman — Nebraska Association of School Business Officials Outstanding Business Official of the Year

Background Kelli Ackerman, Lincoln Public Schools Director of Accounting and Payroll, has been named the 2022 Outstanding Business Official of the Year by the Nebraska Association of School Business Officials. This award recognizes individuals who have exhibited outstanding and visionary leadership in school business management. Explanation The Nebraska Association of School Business Officials named Kelli […]

Courtney Pentland — President of the American Association of School Librarians

Background Courtney Pentland, school librarian at North Star High School, has been elected the 2023-2024 President of the American Association of School Librarians. She will serve as President-elect of the national organization during 2022-2023. Explanation North Star High School Librarian Courtney Pentland has been elected by her peers to serve as President for the American […]

JJ Toczek — 2021-22 NSAA District I Athletic Director of the Year

Background J.J. Toczek – Southeast High School Director of Athletics and Activities – was named the 2021-22 District I Athletic Director of the Year by the Nebraska State Athletic Administrators Association. Criteria for the award include having at least eight years of experience as an athletic administrator, being active both on the state and national […]

Tracie Chapo — 2021 Nebraska Teacher of the Year

Background The Air Force Association (AFA) named Lincoln North Star High School biology teacher Tracie Chapo the 2021 Nebraska Teacher of the Year. Representatives from the AFA Lincoln Chapter 187 presented the award to biology teacher Tracie Chapo in her classroom in October. The annual award honors exemplary K-12 educators who make a profound difference […]

Brandi Benson — Distinguished Advisor Award

Background Brandi Benson from Lincoln Southwest High School earned the 2021 Distinguished Advisor Award from the Nebraska High School Press Association. The award honors someone who exemplifies high school journalism advising in Nebraska. Characteristics considered include years of service, publications advised, awards or honors earned, and ways they have positively influenced their students or their […]

Yulia Evans — 2020 Nebraska German Teacher of the Year

Background The Nebraska International Languages Association named Yulia Evans from Lincoln East High School the 2020 Nebraska German Teacher of the Year. 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 actively engaged in the teaching […]

Stephanie Miller — 2021 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year

Background The Nebraska International Languages Association named Stephanie Miller from Mickle Middle School its 2021 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year. 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 actively engaged in the teaching of […]

Karla Halpine — 2020 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year

Background The Nebraska International Languages Association named Karla Halpine from Lux Middle School its 2020 Nebraska French Teacher of the Year. 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 actively engaged in the teaching of […]

Marilynn Peaslee — 2021 Nebraska School Counselor of the Year

Background The Nebraska School Counselor Association named Marilynn Peaslee from Lincoln Northeast High School the 2021 Nebraska School Counselor of the Year. The mission of the Nebraska School Counselor Association is to represent school counselors and to promote professionalism and ethical practices. Explanation The Nebraska School Counselor Association named Marilynn Peaslee from Lincoln Northeast High […]

Lance Nielsen — 2021-22 Outstanding Music Educator of the Year

Background The National Federation of State High School Associations named Lincoln Public Schools Supervisor of Music Lance Nielsen the 2021-22 Outstanding Music Educator of the Year for Nebraska. This organization annually recognizes outstanding high school music directors, educators, supervisors and adjudicators. Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct and carry the endorsement of […]

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