By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – “I love you little buddy. I’ll be back in a bit.” Ryan Woitalewicz will always remember those words. It’s the last thing his father Kenny said to him on that fateful Valentine’s Day in 2004. The volunteer captain with Wood River Fire and Rescue never returned home. Kenny Woitalewicz and fellow firefighter Bob Heminger were called to a house fire that morning. Both men entered the home in an attempt to rescue an … [Read more...] about Inspired by his late father, Ryan Woitalewicz is determined to make a difference
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Ralston, Fullerton superintendents receive Leaders in Education and Service Award
KEARNEY – The Educational Administration Department at the University of Nebraska at Kearney recently recognized Mark Adler and Jeff Anderson with the Leaders in Education and Service Award. Individuals selected for this award are graduates of UNK’s educational administration program who have demonstrated diligence and success as school administrators. Nominations come from previous award winners and focus on distinguished service in the administrative field. The … [Read more...] about Ralston, Fullerton superintendents receive Leaders in Education and Service Award
Last Lecture: Jane Ziebarth-Bovill presenting ‘Inviting Hope During Difficult Times’
KEARNEY – Jane Ziebarth-Bovill will share a much-needed message of hope and resiliency when she addresses the University of Nebraska at Kearney community next week. “We are living in challenging times right now, and people need hope and courage to keep on going when life looks dark and difficult,” said Ziebarth-Bovill, the featured speaker for this year’s installment of the Last Lecture series. The longtime UNK faculty member will present “Inviting Hope During … [Read more...] about Last Lecture: Jane Ziebarth-Bovill presenting ‘Inviting Hope During Difficult Times’
UNK substitute teaching course fills ‘huge void’ for area schools
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
Chandra Diaz inducted into Multicultural Hall of Fame at UNL
LINCOLN – For outstanding service and dedication to furthering diversity and inclusion, six University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumni were recently inducted into the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center Hall of Fame. The 2020 class, honored Oct. 29 during a Multicultural Homecoming celebration hosted by the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services, includes Chandra Diaz, Misty Frazier, Ahn Le, Jeannette Eileen Jones, Reshell Ray and Shannon Teamer. The … [Read more...] about Chandra Diaz inducted into Multicultural Hall of Fame at UNL
