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Last Lecture: Jane Ziebarth-Bovill presenting ‘Inviting Hope During Difficult Times’

February 5, 2021 by Tyler Ellyson

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’

Filed Under: College of Education, Faculty, News, Student Life Tagged With: College of Education, Jane Ziebarth-Bovill, Kearney, Last Lecture, Mortar Board, Reid Bednar, Teacher Education, University of Nebraska, UNK

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

Chandra Diaz inducted into Multicultural Hall of Fame at UNL

November 6, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

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

Filed Under: College of Education, Faculty, News Tagged With: Chandra Diaz, College of Education, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Kearney, Multicultural Hall of Fame, Teacher Education, University of Nebraska, UNK, UNL

UNK graduate Odalys Cruz aims to inspire students in her hometown

October 22, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications SCHUYLER – In Schuyler, Nebraska, population 6,300, half of the residents were born outside the United States. Only 53% of adults ages 25 or older completed high school and just 9% went on to earn a bachelor’s degree. The Colfax County community is a safe haven for people from across the world who left their home countries in search of a better life. Odalys Cruz’s story begins here. The daughter of Guatemalan … [Read more...] about UNK graduate Odalys Cruz aims to inspire students in her hometown

Filed Under: College of Education, News Tagged With: College of Education, Jesse Zavadil, Kearney, Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Odalys Cruz, Schuyler Middle School, Teacher Education, University of Nebraska, UNK

Punk rock pedagogy: Drew Kemp promotes creativity, freedom in the classroom

October 12, 2020 by Tyler Ellyson

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Drew Kemp approaches life with a punk rock attitude. The new teacher education chair at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is all about creativity and innovation, and he’s never satisfied with the status quo. “Some people would describe themselves as an outside-the-box thinker. I don’t have a box,” Kemp said. “If you’re an outside-the-box thinker, you have a preconceived notion of what that box is and you’re doing … [Read more...] about Punk rock pedagogy: Drew Kemp promotes creativity, freedom in the classroom

Filed Under: College of Education, Faculty, News Tagged With: College of Education, Drew Kemp, Kearney, Teacher Education, University of Nebraska, UNK

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