Who We Are
Eric Weber
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
Eric Weber assists in the selection process of district administrators. He is responsible for the staff appraisal process, professional growth, staffing allocations, disciplinary action, district Title IX officer and EAP referrals. The Human Resources Division is directly responsible for all personnel functions as well as Risk Management, Staff Development and employee benefits.
(402) 436-1575
eweber@lps.org
Stacy Belina
Secretary to Associate Superintendent, Human Resources
Provide office support to the Associate Superintendent, Human Resources. Assist with teacher appraisal process, Scottish Rite Award, assist with administrator vacancies.
(402) 436-1592
sbelina@lps.org
Vann Price
Supervisor of Secondary Personnel Services
Recruit and place secondary teacher transfers, provide support service including promotions and counseling, Leadership Development Program, summer school staffing and Extra Standard assignments. Manage SmartFind staff and substitute teachers.
(402) 436-1596
vprice@lps.org
Erik Witt
Director of Recruiting and Supervisor of Special Programs Personnel
Responsible for the recruitment of certificated candidates. Recruit and place special programs (special education and federal programs) certificated transfers, provide support service including promotions and counseling.
(402) 436-1576
ewitt@lps.org
Vicki Schulenberg
Supervisor of Elementary Personnel Services
Recruit and place elementary teacher vacancies, process teacher transfers, provide support service including promotion and counseling, manage the gifted mentor program, coordinate college field placements and tuition credit/professional enhancement.
(402) 436-1577
vschule@lps.org
Jessi Stilwagon
Human Resources Specialist
Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, selection and support of office personnel, custodial, and nutrition services staff. Works with staff development on activities benefiting classified personnel.
(402) 436-1597
jstilwa@lps.org
Genelle Moore
Background Investigation/HR Specialist
Conduct thorough background checks on applicants and employees. Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, selection and support of school based technicians, maintenance, facilities, distribution center staff and transportation drivers/paras.
(402) 436-1573
gmoore@lps.org
Marla Styles
Human Resources Specialist
Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, selection and support of paraeducators and bilingual interpreters. Coordinates ADA accommodations.
(402) 436-1579
mstyles@lps.org
Lisa Morehouse
Office Manager
Supervise front office support staff, coordinate office functions, payroll, prepare board agenda, vacancy bulletin and advertising. Manage building and badge access.
(402) 436-1594
lmoreho@lps.org
Grady Blase
Technical Assistant
Responsible for teacher certification, seniority lists, assist with preparation of state and federal reports.
(402) 436-1581
gblase@lps.org
Michele Ackerman
Secretary, Secondary Certified Staffing
Assist the Supervisor of Secondary Personnel Services with the hiring of secondary certified staff, process staffing changes, leaves of absence, transfers and resignation of secondary teachers.
(402) 436-1584
mackerm@lps.org
Katie Bender
Secretary, Certified Special Programs
Assist the Director of Recruiting/ Supervisor of Special Programs with the hiring of special education certified staff, process staffing changes, leaves of absence, transfers and resignation of special education teachers.
(402) 436-1482
kbender@lps.org
Jean Clough
LPSDO Receptionist
Direct incoming LPSDO calls and direct LPSDO visitors to departments.
(402) 436-1000
clough@lps.org
Nancy Harter
Secretary, Classified Staffing
Provide support services for the placement and interviewing of school based technicians, maintenance, facilities, distribution and summer crew applicants and staff. Provide support services to the Background Investigation Specialist.
(402) 436-1587
nharter@lps.org
Cherry Cornell
Secretary, Classified Staffing
Provide support services for the placement, testing and interviewing of gifted mentors, clerical, custodial, and nutrition services applicants and staff.
(402) 436-1586
ccornell@lps.org
Jerilynn Robinson
Employee Records Secretary
Maintain employee and applicant files. Responsible for scanning HR documents. Assist with building and badge access. Direct incoming calls and complete onboarding with new employees.
(402) 436-1598
jrobinso@lps.org
Brittany Taylor
Secretary, Classified Staffing
Provide support services for the placement and interviewing of paraeducators, bilingual interpreters, and summer school personnel.
(402) 436-1583
btaylor@lps.org
Dianne Kreick
Secretary
Coordinates transcript entry and processes employment verification forms.
(402) 436-1574
dkreick@lps.org
Kren Shellhase
Secretary, Elementary Certified Staffing
Assist the Supervisor of Elementary Personnel Services with the hiring of elementary certified staff, process staffing changes, leaves of absence, transfers and resignation of elementary teachers, coordinate C&I 908 course.
(402) 436-1585
kshellha@lps.org
HR Receptionist
Direct incoming calls, greet patrons, coordinate the new employee onboarding process and register teaching certificates. Responsible for scanning HR documents.
(402) 436-1582
humanres@lps.org
Kim Miller
Director, Risk Management
Responsible for the district's self-insured workers' compensation, liability and vehicle insurance programs, unemployment, district safety committee, driver review committee and tort claims.
(402) 436-1759
millerk@lps.org
Michelle Hartley
Claims and Insurance Coordinator
Supervises workers' compensation claims handling and assists the Director of Risk Management with liability and property claims. Conducts ergonomic evaluations, safety checks and training.
(402) 436-1591
mhartle@lps.org
Elizabeth Svoboda
Work Comp Case Management Nurse
Provides medical management of workers’ compensation claims involving lost days and/or surgeries and assists the employee in returning to pre-injury/pre-illness status.
(402) 436-1768
esvoboda@lps.org
Audra Cotton
Work Comp Claims Handler
Responsible for the processing of workers' compensation claims.
(402) 436-1761
acotton@lps.org
Sanda Navratil
Risk Management Technician
Provide accounting support services to the Risk Management Office. Assist Director of Risk Management.
(402) 436-1767
snavrat@lps.org
Jennifer Bahr
Secretary, Risk Management
Provide support services to the Risk Management Office.
(402) 436-1760
jbahr@lps.org
Laurie Oxley
Employee Benefits Specialist
Responsible for administering employee benefits, retirement conferences, Family & Medical Leave Act, maternity and disability conferences. Coordinates the donated leave program.
(402) 436-1593
loxley@lps.org
Julie McAndrew
Employee Benefits Specialist
Responsible for administering employee benefits, retirement conferences, Family & Medical Leave Act, maternity and disability conferences.
(402) 436-1595
jmcandre@lps.org
Kelli Hopkins
Secretary, Employee Benefits
Provide support services for the administration of health, dental, disability, term life and vision plans. Handle beneficiary changes and COBRA notice requirements.
(402) 436-1578
khopkin2@lps.org
Darbi Umholtz
SmartFind Operator
Responsible for the SmartFind system and substitute placements. Processes emergency and civic leaves and UNL tuition credit. Assists with college field placements.
(402) 436-1589
dumholtz@lps.org
Lisa Kasik
SmartFind Secretary
Assists with substitute placements. Responsible for professional leaves and local substitutes.
(402) 436-1588
lkasik@lps.org
Robbie Seybert
Director of Employee Relations and Personnel
Chief negotiator for employee contracts, responsible for matters relating to employee grievances, preparation of certificated and classified handbooks and agreements. Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, selection and support of district level technicians.
(402) 436-1571
rseybert@lps.org
Nancy Hoppe
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND HRIS SPECIALIST
Work with the Director of Employee Relations and Personnel regarding negotiations for all employee groups, including data collection and analysis of proposals/counterproposals. Coordinate the district's compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Collaborate with the Computing Services department in the planning, review, testing, and implementation of HRIS system upgrades or enhancements.
(402) 436-1572
nhoppe@lps.org
Brittany Schuster
HR Technical and Training Manager
Preparation of state and federal reports/surveys. Assist HR Specialist for Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits.
(402) 436-1599
bschust2@lps.org
Stacy Wilkinson
Secretary, Employee Relations
Provide support services to the Director of Employee Relations and Personnel. Provide support services for the placement and interviewing of district level technicians and the hiring of athletic/coaching staff.
(402) 436-1382
swilkins@lps.org
