“In the Fall 2020, my oldest daughter was fortunate enough to have Kristin Tomasevicz as her 2nd grade teacher at Lost Creek Elementary in Columbus. Unexpectedly, our family had to move mid-school…”

Steph Miller, Saint Paul

“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

“I am nominating Melisa Dewitt. Melisa is a kindergarten teacher at parkview heights elementary in Lavista NE. She is a phenomenal educator who is patient, kind, caring and understanding. Melisa goes…”

Aubreanna Sorensen, Lavista

“We are so thankful to have Mrs. Ramirez as Anne’s teacher at Little Panthers Preschool. She has created a caring and engaging environment that has set the tone for Anne’s education. She helped mold…”

Callan, Norfolk

“It is not often that you get the opportunity to work with someone like Kelsey Southard. Kelsey came into teaching fresh out of college and eager to be the best Early Childhood teacher she could be.…”

Sunny Edwards, Morrill

“SCNUSD #5 at Lawrence-Nelson and Sandy Creek offers half day or full day pk to 3 and 4 year olds across the district. We have expanded the offerings in the past two years due to demand for the…”

Julie Otero, Fairfield

“Each year we take our preschool children to Fontanelle in Nickerson, NE. The children get to pick a pumpkin and walk through the corn maze. They also get to touch and interact with rabbits,…”

Kristy Harman, Fremont

“I’ve been teaching for almost fifty years. My favorite school tradition dates back to my Kindergarten class in 1954. Every day after lunch my teacher would have a read aloud to my entire K‑8…”

Diaiinne Heppner, Norfolk