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
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Chelsea Bartling named interim director of Early Childhood Education Center
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
Commencement speaker Ryan Clark discovers unexpected opportunities at UNK
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
UNK impacts education across Nebraska; 1 in 7 teachers are Lopers
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
Superintendent Edwards: UNK provides skilled workforce for Kearney Public Schools
“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
