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UNK graduate Lindsie Thiems recognized for work with KPS students

August 5, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By HALEY APEL UNL Communications LINCOLN – Lindsie Thiems, a preschool teacher at Kearney Public Schools, is the recipient of the 2020 Christa McAuliffe Prize for Courage and Excellence in Education. The College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln presents the annual award to a Nebraska teacher who exemplifies the character of Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space, who died in the 1986 Challenger space shuttle … [Read more...] about UNK graduate Lindsie Thiems recognized for work with KPS students

Filed Under: Career, College of Education, News Tagged With: Christa McAuliffe Prize for Courage and Excellence, College of Education, Early Childhood Education, Kearney, Kearney Public Schools, Lindsie Thiems, University of Nebraska, UNK, UNL

Chelsea Bartling named interim director of Early Childhood Education Center

July 20, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected an interim director to lead its LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center. UNK alumna Chelsea Bartling was appointed to the position effective today. Bartling has 11 years of experience in the early childhood field as a preschool teacher and early childhood specialist with Grand Island and Kearney public schools. She also worked as a teacher’s aide and … [Read more...] about Chelsea Bartling named interim director of Early Childhood Education Center

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, College of Education, News Tagged With: Chelsea Bartling, Early Childhood Education Center, Jon Watts, Kearney, Kearney Public Schools, LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck, Tim Bartling, University of Nebraska, University Village, UNK

Commencement speaker Ryan Clark discovers unexpected opportunities at UNK

December 19, 2019 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ryan Clark is an unremarkable person. At least that’s how he views himself. “I don’t have any crazy story to tell or any inspiring moment,” Clark said. Yet, much to his surprise, the 23-year-old will be on stage Friday during the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s winter commencement to deliver the student address. “I wanted to know why so many people said no before they got to me,” joked Clark, who is … [Read more...] about Commencement speaker Ryan Clark discovers unexpected opportunities at UNK

Filed Under: Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology, College of Education, News, Student Life Tagged With: commencement, Don Clark, Enactus, Health and Sports Center, Kearney, Kearney High School, Kearney Public Schools, Pi Kappa Alpha, Ryan Clark, Sunrise Middle School, UNK, UNK Alumni Association, Wendy Clark

UNK impacts education across Nebraska; 1 in 7 teachers are Lopers

June 11, 2019 by gottulatm

More than 4,300 UNK graduates teach in Nebraska’s PK-12 schools By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You’ll find them in nearly 300 communities across the state – from Ogallala to Omaha, Scottsbluff to South Sioux City and points in between. They’re teaching in small towns in the heart of cattle country and urban areas within the “Silicon Prairie.” When it comes to PK-12 education, the University of Nebraska at Kearney has the Cornhusker State covered … [Read more...] about UNK impacts education across Nebraska; 1 in 7 teachers are Lopers

Filed Under: College of Education, News Tagged With: Albion, Aurora, Boone Central, Cassie Olson, Columbus, Doug Kittle, Dundy County Stratton, education, Grand Island, Jim Kent, Kate Tellus, Kearney Public Schools, Kent Edwards, Learning with the Lopers, Lincoln Public Schools, Loree Cain, Nicole Miller, Ogallala, Pender, Steve Joel, Teaching, Thad Nixon, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK

Superintendent Edwards: UNK provides skilled workforce for Kearney Public Schools

June 11, 2019 by gottulatm

“The two most critical components of educating a child in the state of Nebraska are teachers and principals, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney is paramount in those areas." - Kent Edwards, Kearney Public Schools By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kearney Public Schools Superintendent Kent Edwards knows his district has an advantage when it comes to teacher recruitment. He doesn’t need to look far to find a program that produces about 250 … [Read more...] about Superintendent Edwards: UNK provides skilled workforce for Kearney Public Schools

Filed Under: College of Education, News Tagged With: education, Kearney High Schools, Kearney Public Schools, Kent Edwards, KPS, University of Nebraska Kearney, UNK

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