LaVonne K. Plambeck, Ph.D. November 8, 1932 - April 28, 2021 LaVonne, the daughter of Frank J. and Emma B. Kopecky, spent her childhood at the family farm in Omaha, with her brothers, Frank, Jr. and Robert. Raised on a farm and having an insatiable curiosity about the world and how things worked, LaVonne had great freedom to explore her environment and her interests without much structure or many restrictions. During this time, she developed a deep love for music, with … [Read more...] about OBITUARY: LaVonne Plambeck was early childhood education leader
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Roxanne Vipond recognized with UNK’s Early Childhood Pioneer Award
ROXANNE VIPOND Family: Husband, Craig; children, Jeff, Denise, Steve and Stefanie; and seven grandchildren. Awards: Advocate of the Year 2004 – Nebraska Family Child Care Association; Celebrate Literacy Award 2005 – Central Nebraska Reading Council; Celebrate Literacy Award 2006 – Nebraska State Reading Council; Making a Difference for Children 2006 – Voices for Children in Nebraska; Woman of Distinction Award 2011 – YWCA Grand Island. Community Involvement: Nebraska … [Read more...] about Roxanne Vipond recognized with UNK’s Early Childhood Pioneer Award
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
UNK hosting open house Friday at new Early Childhood Education Center
KEARNEY – Parents and community members have another opportunity to check out the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s new LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center before it officially opens next week. A public open house is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Friday (Nov. 1) at the center, located in UNK’s University Village development just south of U.S. Highway 30 and the main campus. Attendees can walk through the 19,900-square-foot building and view four completed … [Read more...] about UNK hosting open house Friday at new Early Childhood Education Center
UNK celebrates Plambeck Center, a game-changer for early education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SHT4ggjf8Q&feature=youtu.be “The Plambeck Center is going to be a model for the best early childhood education centers in the United States." - Chancellor Doug Kristensen By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – This isn’t your average child care center. The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s newest building raises the bar for early childhood education, setting a standard for high-quality learning and instruction that will … [Read more...] about UNK celebrates Plambeck Center, a game-changer for early education
