Meet Nebraska’s Six LifeChanger of the Year Nominees
Nebraska LifeChanger of the Year Nominees
These Nebraska educators are making a significant difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
They are our state’s LifeChanger of the Year Award nominees.
Ryan Stieren
Position: Business Teacher and Head Football Coach
School: North Bend Central High School
School District: North Bend Central Public Schools
City, State: North Bend, NE
Brandy Buscher
Position: Student Services Coordinator
School: North Platte Public Schools
School District: North Platte Public Schools
City, State: North Platte, NE
Becky Simants
Position: K‑6 Guidance Counselor / Title 1 Teacher
School: Brady Public Schools
School District: Brady Public Schools
City, State: Brady, NE
Without Becky, I would be lost. As a new special education teacher, she is a great mentor to me. She helps keep me apprised of what I need to know but still gives me the opportunity to learn and grow from my mistakes. She is a wonderful, caring person who never seems to let anything get her down, even when she is in a lot of pain. Becky is a great resource to us all and has many years of experience and ideas to share. Becky attempts to answer whatever questions we ask or solve whatever problems we throw at her. As a staff, we are thankful for Becky and everything she does and gives to us all.
Kristopher Kaiser
Position: Sixth Grade Teacher
School: Portal Elementary School
School District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools
City, State: La Vista, NE
Lisa Manka
Position: Second Grade Teacher
School: Linden Elementary School
School District: Fremont Public Schools
City, State: Fremont, NE
Audrey Jarvis
Position: Family Consumer Science Teacher
School: Papillion La Vista High School
School District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools
City, State: Papillion, NE
