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UNK substitute teaching course fills ‘huge void’ for area schools

November 6, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

 By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Like most Nebraska school administrators, Roger Thomsen struggles to find substitute teachers who can fill in for his regular staff. “It’s a chore,” the 7-12 principal at Amherst Public School said. “My list went from around 35 last year to eight this year.” The statewide substitute teacher shortage was a problem before the pandemic hit, then COVID-19 caused many people to step away from their roles as … [Read more...] about UNK substitute teaching course fills ‘huge void’ for area schools

Filed Under: Career, College of Education, News Tagged With: Amherst Public School, College of Education, Grand Island Public Schools, Jane Blum, Kearney, Keaton Kleespies, Roger Thomsen, substitute teaching, Teacher Education, Tiffany Conrad, University of Nebraska, UNK

Lincoln, Grand Island superintendents speaking at Warner Lecture Series

October 2, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

GRAND ISLAND – The top officials from two of the state’s largest school districts are featured speakers for the upcoming Warner Lecture Series presented by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Steve Joel and Grand Island Public Schools Superintendent Tawana Grover will present “Leading In the Skin You’re In” at 6 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 7) in the Hornady-Marshall Theater at College Park at Grand Island, 3180 W. U.S. Highway 34. The … [Read more...] about Lincoln, Grand Island superintendents speaking at Warner Lecture Series

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, College of Education, News Tagged With: College Park at Grand Island, Grand Island Public Schools, Kearney, Lincoln Public Schools, Steve Joel, Tawana Grover, University of Nebraska, UNK, Warner Lecture Series

For Lindsay and Trevor Stryker, UNK education is chance to make up for lost time

December 10, 2018 by admin

Life is a balancing act for Lindsay and Trevor Stryker, who are both pursuing college degrees while working and raising four children. Members of the Stryker family are, from left, Trevor, 14-year-old Makenna, 4-year-old Camdyn, Lindsay, 15-year-old Aidan and 5-year-old Bentley. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Mader Photography)

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications GRAND ISLAND - Lindsay Stryker knows what you’re thinking. At roughly twice the age of most of her classmates, she stands out on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. “Sometimes it’s awkward. Sometimes I feel like I get looked at differently,” said Stryker, who turns 37 next week. Many people wonder – and some of them ask – what motivated her to return to school now? That’s a question she’s happy to answer. “It’s important … [Read more...] about For Lindsay and Trevor Stryker, UNK education is chance to make up for lost time

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, College of Education, News Tagged With: Grand Island, Grand Island Public Schools, Human Services, Lindsay Stryker, Lutheran Family Services, Marine Corps, psychology, secondary education, social work, Trevor Stryker, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

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