“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

“I would like to nominate Mrs. LeNell Quinn for exceptional educator. I can’t think of anyone more deserving than her. Mrs. Quinn teaches pre-K-12 vocal music and Spanish I and II. She also directs…”

Morgan, Winside

“Jamie is bold and absolutely in education for the kids. She once told me she works this hard without complaining because it’s her job it’s what she signed up for. She is never afraid of tough…”

Sarah Lewis, Kimball

“Mrs. Cassa Haney is truly a gem. She loves each student as her own. She goes above and beyond in the classroom by not only teaching them but showing them. They learn life lessons along with…”

Cassa Haney- Nominee, McCook

“My name is Leticia Herrera and I have a son named Kale. He is 5 years old and is in kindergarten this year. He has never been in a school setting until this year and it made me very nervous to send…”

Leticia, Sidney

“Mr. Dalton has been our son’s resource/​SPED teacher and IEP manager for the last two years while my son has been a 7th and 8th grade student at Aspen Creek Middle School in Gretna Public Schools. …”

Laura Enos, Omaha