2018–2019 Recipients
Congratulations to all of the Lincoln Public Schools staff members who received educator awards from the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools. For more information on the awards, please visit the Foundation’s website.
Florence J. Clark Middle School Award
Pam Steckelberg
Lefler Middle School
Sarah Davis
Lefler Middle School
The Florence J. Clark Middle School Award recognizes an Outstanding Middle School Teacher
Award: $4800
John Prasch Health and Physical Fitness
Jeff Smith
Lincoln Southeast High School
The John Prasch Health and Phyical Fitness award recognizes an outstanding educator who has made a significant contribution to students’ lives by promoting health and physical fitness.
Award: $1,000
Marian Battey Andersen/Charles Wheaton Battey Outstanding Teacher
Emily Wiebeck
Sheridan Elementary School
The Marian Battey Andersen/Charles Wheaton Battey Outstanding Teacher Award recognizes outstanding leadership at Sheridan Elementary, Irving Middle School, or Lincoln High School.
Award: $2,000
Myrtle Clark Outstanding Mathematics Educator Award
Michael Hart
Park Middle School
The Myrtle Clark Outstanding Mathematics Educator Award recognizes excellence in mathematics teaching.
Award: $1,000
R.L. Fredstrom Award
Deana Macek
Irving Middle School
The R.L. Fredstrom Award recognizes a teacher or coordinator who has shown outstanding leadership qualities.
Award: $1,000
Sawin 'Soul Work' Award
John Neal
LPSDO
The Sawin ‘Soul Work’ Award recognizes an LPS Administrator (non-Principal) who strives to support teaching and learning to create a world class school district.
Award: $1,000
Travis Berry Outstanding Lincoln High Educator Award
Will Smith
Lincoln High School
The Travis Berry Outstanding Lincoln High Educator Award recognizes the top Lincoln High School educator who consistently exhibits the qualities, over and above the call of duty and inspires his/her students and colleagues.
Award: $5,000
Helen Krieger Outstanding Healthcare Provider Award
Kim Sparks
Saratoga Elementary School
The Helen Krieger Outstanding Healthcare Provider Award recognizes an outstanding healthcare provider who has contributed to students and families by meeting healthcare needs or positively impacting healthcare education.
Award: $1,000
Leola Bullock Multicultural Award
Chris Haeffner, Joy Harvey and Rae Hunter-Pirtle
LPSDO Media Services Department
The Leola Bullock Multicultural Award recognizes an LPS employee who fosters understanding of our multicultural society
Award: Engraved Clock
Marie Bourke Leadership Award
Polly Bowhay
Kloefkorn Elementary
The Marie Bourke Leadership Award recognizes the impact great principals have on the lives of students and teachers.
Award: $1,000
Mike Troester Outstanding Educator Award
Karen Krull
Southeast High School
The Mike Troester Outstanding Educator Award recognizes an outstanding Lincoln Southeast High School educator.
Award: $400
Nancy Muehlhausen Counseling Award
Kelsey Lorimer
Lincoln Southeast High School
The Nancy Muehlhausen Counseling Award is awarded to an educator accepted into a Master’s level counseling program or current counselor in need of funds for professional development.
Award: $1,000
Ruth Eickman Outstanding Early Childhood Educator Award
Jessica Halsey
Pyrtle Elementary School
The Ruth Eickman Outstanding Early Childhood Educator Award recognizes an outstanding early childhood educator.
Award: $250
Union Bank & Trust Award
Lee Dreyer
Beattie Elementary School
The Union Bank and Trust Award recognizes elementary, middle, and high school educators who find creative ways to incorporate financial literacy in classroom setting.
Award: $250
Students from Pyrtle Elementary say thank you for supporting their school.
Victor Vaughan Memorial Award
Emily Ediger
Prytle Elementary School
Megan Zillig
Brownell Elementary School
The Victor Vaughan Memorial Award Supports a teacher project of a creative nature, or one dedicated to special education students.
Award: $1,000
