“I nominate Mrs. Bowers at Benson West. She was my 5th grade teacher. When I was having troubles, she would help me out. She would help me feel better when I was always down and she helped me when I…”

Kallie, Omaha

“(Mr Mihai George) The way he makes the class lesson fun. Like, for example, Newton’s Law. We had to learn the three laws, and we used hot wheels and some tracks to see if the height of the track…”

Eglan, Omaha

“I nominate Mr. Dailey. His style stands out, and he’s really tall. He helped me with my work and told me that I should focus more on my work. We played games, and he gave us candy if we got…”

Presley, Omaha

“I don’t remember when Mrs Tina Thiele Blecher started teaching at Elgin Public Schools, but she has had a profound impact in the lives of struggling readers. Title 1/​reading recovery, whatever it’s…”

Brenda Siems, Elgin

“Diane Brown is a first grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary in Red Cloud. This year I was hired on to be able to work at the school as well. I have know Mrs. Brown for a few years. I have two children…”

Tiffany Grahl, Red Cloud

“Melanie Beaudrault is a math teacher at Burke HS and a Mom to three young teens. She has boundless energy and positivity. She is a fabulous teacher and reaches even the most challenged learners. …”

Lee stover, Omaha

“My best friend since middle school, college roommate, and fellow teacher, Jessica Schroer is an amazing advocate for youth at Chandler View Elementary School. She started her career working with…”

Laura Enos, Gretna