“Chelsea Perry at Betz Elementary is a FABULOUS teacher. She has worked tirelessly to meet the needs of the special students on her caseload. This year, one first grader who is so so smart (but cannot…”

Samantha Unnerstall, Bellevue

“I teach with some amazing individuals. I have been blessed to watch my kids grow up with the best role models of character and kindness in their classrooms. It is hard to narrow down to just one…”

Jeffrey Horner, Minden

“Pamela Ramirez is my daughter’s Spanish teacher. She has inspired my daughter to love learning a foreign language and has given her the confidence that she can master a difficult class. Pamela has…”

Valerie Parrack, Papillion

“I would like to nominate Sara Kash-Brown of Rumsey Station Elementary in Papillion. My son came into preschool with limited speech. He is talking so much more now! He is more confident and loves…”

MELISSA JO SMITH, PAPILLION

“Nancy Lierman of Oakland-Craig is a fierce educator, mentor, coach, and friend. She has been a confidante and shared her expertise and experience as an educator and coach from the day I met her.…”

Michael Menish, Oakland

“Anthony Ruzicka teaches multiple preps. throughout his day in order to serve a variety of students with special needs, IEPS, 504s, and behavior concerns. He is incredibly patient and handles all the…”

Laura Enos, Scribner

“I am an HS science teacher in Shelby, NE, but am here to tell you about Ryan Ruhl who is now the superintendent at Centura Public Schools. When I knew Mr. Ruhl, he was an HS science teacher at…”

Carrie Bauers, Shelby

“Ms. Megan Parker, Peter Sarpy Elementary, School Counselor, Bellevue NE I’m a single mom with 3 kids and Ms. Parker has been an amazing resource for our family. She’s always thinking of our family,…”

Alexis Axtell-Failor, Bellevue

“Mrs. Jackie Vanis has been educating and making a positive impact on kids for over 30 years. Her work as a special education teacher impacts impressionable adolescents throughout our entire school,…”

For Jackie Vanis, Seward

“Patti Meyer: 2nd grade Parkview Heights I believe everyone should spend a day in Mrs. Meyer’s class. She has a special way of making every student feel special, and feel like they can do anything. If…”

Mary Filter, LaVista