By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Several signs with inspirational phrases hang on the walls inside Michelle Fouts’ first-grade classroom at Bryant Elementary School. The one with the simplest message – “family” – best describes how the 32-year-old University of Nebraska at Kearney alumna approaches teaching. That sign is surrounded by photos of Fouts and the 19 students who call her classroom home from 8:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. each weekday. They’re a family in her mind, … [Read more...]
Addiction is focus of Justice for All conference
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communication KEARNEY – The 14th annual Kent Estes Justice For All Conference, which is Friday (April 14) at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, will focus on addiction. The event begins at 8 a.m. and is in the Ponderosa Room in the Nebraskan Student Union. Sponsored by the UNK Department of Counseling and School Psychology and the UNK chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the conference features speakers who will discuss addiction and suicide, opioid addiction, … [Read more...]
Tyson Fresh Meats receives UNK College of Ed Community Service Award
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tyson Fresh Meats has received the University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Education’s “Excellence in Community Service Award.” The award is given in recognition of a business that has shown excellence in its dedication and funding for education and youth programs in its community. Tyson was acknowledged for its passion for children and education by inspiring and encouraging future generations in meaningful ways. “The 2016 Excellence in … [Read more...]
Two Kearney teachers added to UNK Academy for Teacher Ed Excellence
KEARNEY – Two Kearney educators were inducted Thursday into the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Academy for Teacher Education Excellence for their work with students entering the education profession. Inductees represent professionals who work in schools as educators or as faculty members at UNK. The Academy for Teacher Education Excellence award is given to educators who have shown excellence in teaching, a passion for the profession, and the ability to inspire future … [Read more...]
Elementary students gain leadership skills at UNK conference
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Hundreds of elementary school students danced, learned about the planets and stars, took acting lessons, found out what it takes to become a pilot and more Friday at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Nearly 200 students from nearly 20 schools in central Nebraska attended the Region IV Youth Leadership Conference at UNK. The conference is open to fifth- and sixth-graders who demonstrated leadership skills at their schools and were … [Read more...]
