“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
“Teresa Franks is truly an extraordinary teacher with such a talent and passion for what she does. I admire her drive to learn more and perfect her passion to create readers in everyone! I can always…”
Sarah Muller, Omaha
“The educator I admire most is Jennifer Holtgrew. She has been at Walthill Public School for 15+ years. She is not only our librarian extraordinaire but is also teaching ELA classes this year grades…”
Angie Corderman, Walthill
“Jenny Deutsch is not JUST an art teacher. She goes above and beyond! When students are creating art, she is reading to them. This makes such a calm and welcoming environment to for students to create…”
“Katie Ham, a first-grade teacher, at Kooser inspires me through her dedication and positive attitude. She works creatively and passionately with our son, Ace. He does not easily find success in the…”
Katie Ham, Lincoln
I nominate Jennifer Hasenauer, speech pathologist, at Sunrise Middle School in…
Cathy Eshleman, Kearney
Melanie Hoegerl shares a classroom with me. She pushes me to think outside of…
Stacy Stewart, Shelby
“Jichelle Sorensen (LPS-Pershing) made a huge difference in the life of our son when he was in 4th Grade. He’s a HS junior now. She was a strong advocate then, and she began a plan for him that has…”
Amy Chittenden, Lincoln
“My Hastings Middle School and Hastings High School co-band directos, Dale Duensing and J.P. Roebke, never gave up on me, even though musically and instrumentally, I was very much a late bloomer. …”
Laura Enos, Scribner
Jackie Kelsay was a teacher then principal at Johnson-Brock Public Schools for…
Lori Broady, Auburn
“I can always count on my school psychologist to put in to perspective the reason why I am an educator. Now, I am constantly asking myself: “is it in the best interest of the student” while lesson…”
Megan Steinhauer, Hastings
“There was an educator named Maelee Falco who was an counselor at OMAHA Northwest high school when I was in high school. She made a impact on my life because not only she helped throughout my high…”
Candice Moore, Bennington
“Hello my name is Lilly and last year not only was I a freshman experiencing a new school but experiencing masks all day long and the unknow COVID factor, which would lead to the new normal in school.…”
Lilly Melichar, Omaha
“The educator in my life that stands out most is my 7th grade English teacher. Although I remember a few of the novels we read, what I remember most was her smile, her laugh, and knowing that she…”
Sarah Rozniecki, Omaha
“Chelsi Janicek (Swanson Grade 3 teacher) has worked magic on my nine-year-old. This is the first time he has ever been really excited to go back to school after winter break. He usually faces school…”
Carol Gilbert, OMAHA
“My co-teacher makes a positive difference in my life each day while working with her! I brainstorm with her daily about the students we work with, either about academics or behaviors. I am becoming a…”
Jenna Fehringer, DeWitt
The Shelby Rising City Middle School and High School Circle of Friend’s groups…
Jackie Ternus, Columbus
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